A 19-year-old Sanford woman died Saturday night following a crash that involved two other vehicles, one of them a semitruck, on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to break down how the opioid epidemic has evolved over the years and what it’s going to take to get the crisis under control.
Video: FDOT looks to improve rush hour traffic on I-4 in Seminole County Anyone who drives I-4 during rush hour knows there’s always a backup around the Lake Mary and Sanford exits. (WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The I-4 Ultimate project might be finished, but the Florida Department of Transportation still has a lot of work in store for the interstate. Part of FDOT’s plans is to improve the driving experience through Seminole County. Anyone who drives I-4 during rush hour knows there’s always a backup around the Lake Mary and Sanford exits. The other plan in Lake Mary is to add a new exit ramp at Lake Emma Road by Topgolf.
wftv.comSeminole County schools look to combat high truancy rates (WFTV), Fla. — The Seminole school district said they have seen an alarming increase in the number of students not showing up for classes. At Seminole High School, principal Jordan Rodriguez said since students returned to in-person learning there has been a dramatic increase in student absences. “We’ve got, you know, over 4000 kids 26% are missing 10 or more days that were unexcused,” Rodriguez said. Read: Students share growing concerns over classroom censorship with CongressDuring the 2018-19 school year, the truancy rate for all Seminole County high schools combined was 15%. “They think I’ll just check my teacher’s webpage, see what the assignments are, and try to submit them,” Rodriguez said.
wftv.comOVIEDO, Fla. — Flames ripped through a Seminole County home early Wednesday, forcing a family to flee to safety. The fire broke out at a house along Worthington Court off of North Pine Avenue in Oviedo shortly after 2 a.m.READ: Family of man burned in gas station fire after confrontation with Osceola County deputy speaks outThe Oviedo Fire Department told Eyewitness News the fire appeared to start in the garage area before spreading. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 21 Seminole County house fire (WFTV.com News Staff)WFTV learned that Oviedo police helped family members and their two dogs escape the burning home. READ: Saharan dust coming to Central Florida: What to expectAs of 4:30 a.m., crews with Oviedo Fire and Seminole County Fire Department remained on scene. Stick with WFTV.com watch Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — After months of delays, former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is set to be sentenced in August. Greenberg pleaded guilty last year to six charges including sex trafficking a minor, identity theft, wire fraud and conspiracy. Greenberg is believed to be cooperating with federal agents who are building a case against Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. READ: Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg asks for sentencing delay as he works with fedsGaetz is accused of sex trafficking, but has not been charged with any crime, and has denied ever paying for sex. Video: Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg asks for sentencing delay In court papers, Greenberg’s attorney said his client had been cooperating with federal prosecutors in Orlando and Washington in active investigations.
wftv.comORLANDO, Fla. — A Seminole County man has been extradited from Croatia to face federal charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and illegal monetary transactions related to a U.S. pandemic-relief program. A federal grand jury in Orlando previously returned an indictment against Don Cisternino of Chuluota for these charges in February 2021. The 45 year-old made his initial appearance at the Orange County Courthouse on April 29 and was ordered to be detained until trial. “Financial fraud targeting COVID-relief funds is a serious crime,” U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg said. Seminole County man extradited from Croatia, facing federal covid relief fraud charges“This matter demonstrates that the Department will aggressively go after anyone who stole pandemic relief funds, whether they are in the United States or hiding overseas.
wftv.comSeminole County Public Schools is looking to hire about 60 bus drivers. SCPS school busSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County Public Schools is looking to hire dozens of bus drivers for the 2022-2023 school year. There are about 60 open positions for bus drivers, according to SCPS. For more information about job opportunities with Seminole County Public Schools, click here. Seminole County Public Schools to hold a bus driver hiring fair on Saturday, May 14.
wftv.comORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County man claimed a $2 million prize after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket in Orlando. Julio Gonzalez, 42, of Orlando, claimed a $2 million top prize from the 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Read: Man who lives in Walt Disney World community wins $1M in Mega Millions drawingThe winning ticket was purchased from Circle K, located at 10030 University Blvd. READ: Seminole County woman claims $1M prize from scratch-off gameThe owner of the store will receive $4,000 for selling the winning ticket. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comLyman High School students receive yearbooks after photo controversy delay (WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Students at Lyman High school began lining up early Friday morning to begin picking up their yearbooks after a slight delay. Because photos and captions were not caught earlier in the proofreading process, the school decided the most cost-effective solution was to place stickers over the photos. Read: DeSantis, Disney butt heads over Florida’s ‘Parental Rights in Education’ billOn Tuesday, students showed up at the school board meeting to speak against the plan. In the end, the school board decided not to cover up the page in the Lyman High School yearbook after all, and approved a motion to allow the district’s legal team to review a statement that would be added to the yearbook page so it would comply with school board policy. Read: Disney CEO says he opposes Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education billYearbook co-editor Skye Tiedermann is glad to be closing this chapter of her high school experience.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — You’ll want to look to the night sky this weekend to check out the first lunar eclipse of the year. A lunar eclipse only happens once or twice a year. “I mean, how often do you get to see the moon change into a red, blood red color?”This lunar eclipse is a little different. Much of the U.S. will see what’s called the “super flower blood moon.”Super flower blood moon (NASA)This month’s full moon is a “super moon,” meaning it looks bigger and brighter than usual because it’s at the closest point to Earth in its orbit. The best time to view the lunar eclipse is between 11:30 p.m. Sunday and 1 a.m. Monday.
wftv.comThe state has decided not to charge a teenage boy with a crime after rumors circulated in November 2021 that he brought a gun to Oviedo High School’s homecoming dance, causing panic at the event and attracting the attention of law enforcement.
Seminole County woman claims $1M prize from scratch-off gameSANFORD, Fla. — A Seminole County woman is $1 million richer after she claimed the prize from a scratch-off game. The Florida Lottery said that Linda Williams, 60, of Sanford, claimed the prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Williams bought the winning ticket at a Circle K on South French Avenue in Sanford. READ: 2 Central Florida men win $1 million prize playing new Florida Lottery scratch-off gameThe gas station will get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The Florida Lottery said that the $50 game features a top prize of $25 million — the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game —and the best odds to become an instant millionaire.
wftv.comVideo: Work on Altamonte Springs fire station slated to open in 2020 still underway Work on an Altamonte Springs fire station that was planned to open in December 2020 is still underway. (Jeff Levkulich, WFTV.com)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Work on an Altamonte Springs fire station that was planned to open in December 2020 is still underway. The $4 million fire station, right near the SunRail Station on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, has been 98% complete for months. The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners terminated the contract with the contractor, APM Construction Corp. of New Smyrna Beach, citing COVID-19, supply and workforce delays. As far as when the station will be done, I do not have that information,” said Seminole County Fire Department Fire Chief Matt McKinley.
wftv.comSports ball donation The organization’s mission is to make a positive difference in children’s lives by increasing opportunities for physical activity and healthy living. (Pixabay)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Central Florida nonprofit collected more than 3,500 sports balls to be donated to law enforcement agencies to help them foster positive relationships with youngsters. GROW Central Florida is set to pass out the balls, which were collected over the past month, to 29 agencies on Thursday. The organization’s mission is to make a positive difference in children’s lives by increasing opportunities for physical activity and healthy living. Members of law enforcement are given the balls to pass out to kids to help foster positive relationships between officers and the young community members they serve.
wftv.comVIDEO: Murder of maintenance worker at Seminole County mosque appears random, deputies say Seminole County deputies now believe the murder of a maintenance worker at a Seminole County mosque was random. (Nick Papantonis, WFTV.com/WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A grand jury in Seminole County indicted the man accused of killing a maintenance worker at a mosque in Sanford on a charge of first-degree premeditated murder Tuesday. Raslan has been held in the Seminole County jail on no bond since he was released from the hospital. The 59-year-old victim, a maintenance worker at the facility, was pronounced dead at the scene. When confronted, the suspect was shot multiple times by Indian River County Deputies.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Students at one Seminole County school will have to wait to get their yearbooks, after school leaders said some of the pictures do not meet school board policy. The photos in question are from a student-led protest over the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill at Lyman High School earlier this year. Because photos and captions were not caught earlier in the proofreading process, the school decided the most cost-effective solution was to place stickers over the photos in question. For students like Ella Snyder who worked on putting the yearbook together, it was crushing news. Read: Disney CEO says he opposes Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education billOn Tuesday a district spokesperson said the school board hoped to clarify the reasons for the decision at its upcoming meeting.
wftv.comVIDEO: Seminole County museum honoring historic Black community expanding to new location Seminole County museum honoring historic Black community expanding to new locationSANFORD, Fla. — The Goldsboro Museum is getting ready for an upgrade thanks to money in the federal rescue package. The museum will be built to resemble the old post office that once sat on its current spot, the current home of the Goldsboro Museum. READ: New $23M marketing campaign to highlight Orlando’s economic strengthsIn 1891, Goldsboro became the second all-black incorporated township within the U.S., behind Eatonville. Thanks to money from the American Rescue Plan, the museum received a $500,000 African American Culture Historical Grant from the state. The new 3,000 square-foot museum will resemble the old post office.
wftv.comVideo: 1 dead after fight between roommatesSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A man died following a shooting at a home near Sanford Wednesday night. Deputies responded to the house on Sanford Avenue near Fern Drive around 10 p.m. and found a man who had been shot. A man told deputies that he had been fighting with his roommate throughout the day. A fight between two roommates left one of them dead, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Deadly shooting in Seminole County (WFTV.com News Staff)The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office did not release the names of either roommate.
wftv.comSchool bus crash Two students and a school bus driver were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Seminole County school bus and a landscaping truck on Tuesday afternoon. (WFTV.com News Staff)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Two students and a school bus driver were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Seminole County school bus and a landscaping truck on Tuesday afternoon. The school district said the bus was coming from Hagerty High School. Seminole County firefighters said the bus was involved in a crash with two other vehicles near the intersection of State Road 426 and State Road 46. READ: Roe v. Wade leaked opinion: What is Roe and what does it mean if it is overturned?
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The body of a missing 21-year-old man was found late last month inside a burning shed in Sanford, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 1700 block of Roseberry Lane around 9:50 a.m. on April 21 for reports of a fire. As Seminole County Fire Rescue extinguished the flames in the shed, officials noticed a dead person inside, according to the homicide report. The body in the shed was eventually identified as McIntyre’s. READ: Mims mourning loss of mother, son killed in weekend house fireThe homicide investigation remains active and open.
wftv.comWINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Firefighters saved a house from catching fire after responding to an overnight shed fire in Seminole County. The Seminole County Fire Department responded to a shed fire early Sunday morning that was close to home in a Winter Springs. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Winter Springs Shed Fire (Seminole County Fire Department)The shed was complete destroyed by the flames, but crews were able to extinguish the fire to save the home. Read: 1 person displaced; cat and dog killed after mobile trailer fire in Orlando, firefighters sayClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comVIDEO: Seminole County wins best tasting drinking water competition VIDEO: Seminole County wins best tasting drinking water competition (WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Believe it or not, a lot of work goes into one drop of clean waterFactors like temperature and how the wells are doing on any particular day can have a big impact on clean drinking water. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes in treatment plants to make sure they are pumping out clean drinking water on a daily basis. The proof of the work is in the drinking water and Seminole County recently was declared to have the best-tasting drinking water in Central Florida. Read: ‘An exciting time for Carnival’: Carnival Freedom now calling Port Canaveral homeThe competition was put on by the American Water Works Association. Read: Psssst: Here’s what you need to know about Florida’s 6 venomous snake speciesSeminole County now moves on to the state competition.
wftv.comVIDEO: Casselberry man accused of selling Xanax pills to undercover agents Casselberry man accused of selling Xanax pills to undercover agentsSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County deputies said a 22-year-old Casselberry man was caught trying to sell illicit Xanax pills to undercover agents. Shawn Robert Graham was arrested Thursday on gun and drug charges after he was busted selling 100 Xanax pills to undercover agents. He faces felony charges on selling drugs, weapons charges and using a two-way device to commit a felony. READ: Florida prison guards charged with murder in inmate beatingMore than 30 suspected dealers have been charged with murder in Seminole County. However, overdoses are down 28% and overdose deaths are down nearly 45% this year in the county.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A large alligator stopped traffic on State Road 417 early Wednesday. Law enforcement officers worked to get the gator off the road near Lake Jessup. Photos: See Florida’s 6 venomous snake speciesGators are currently on the move as they are looking for mates and nesting sites. READ: Later, alligator: Tips to safely coexist with Florida’s 1.3M gatorsSee the video below. Crews working to move an ALLIGATOR off SR-417 near Lake Jessup!
wftv.comFentanyl Every day, families mourn the unexpected deaths of loved ones due to them being unknowingly exposed to fentanyl. (WFTV.com News Staff)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Every day, families mourn the unexpected deaths of loved ones due to them being unknowingly exposed to fentanyl. Three Central Florida families sat down with Channel 9′s Seminole County reporter Jeff Levkulich to talk about the loss of their children in the hopes that their stories will other lives before its too late. Davis’ mother now speaks to groups of students about the dangers of drugs at University of Central Florida and other schools. “It is totally heartbreaking, but we need to work on mental health in Florida and in this country,” she said.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County sheriff’s investigators said three people were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a Winter Park home Monday night. Read: ‘You probably would have killed both of them’: Kids weren’t buckled up while mom drove 91 mphAccording to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, two people appeared to be victims of homicide and a third died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. READ: Tyre Sampson’s mother: Death on FreeFall ‘could have been prevented’Tuesday afternoon investigators identified the victims as 42-year-old James Calhoun and 49-year-old Emma Cain. Deputies said 48-year-old Shane Shearer, a family friend who had been staying at the home, shot Calhoun and Cain before turning the gun on himself. READ: Tyre Sampson’s mother: Death on FreeFall ‘could have been prevented’Detectives have not said what may have led to the shooting.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent double murder-suicide that has devastated neighbors and friends. Detectives have been at the home on Princess Gate Boulevard throughout the morning. Friends and neighbors are remembering the couple killed. READ: 3 die in suspected murder-suicide at Seminole County homeExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 44 3 dead in apparent murder-suicide (WFTV.com News Staff)The sheriff’s office has not released the identities of those involved. “They were very sweet people.”PHOTOS: 3 die in suspected murder-suicide in Seminole CountyAccording to investigators, two people were killed by a family friend who was staying with them.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County sheriff’s investigators said three people died at a home in east Winter Park Monday night. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 17 Seminole County investigation (WFTV.com News Staff)READ: Tyre Sampson’s mother: Death on FreeFall ‘could have been prevented’Investigators said they discovered three people dead at a home along Princess Gate Boulevard off of Dike Road. #BREAKING: 3 people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in East Winter Park. @SeminoleSO says "preliminarily investigation indicates the subject is a family friend of the victims staying in the home." Watch Eyewitness News for live updates from reporter Christy Turner and stick with WFTV.com for updates on this developing story.
wftv.comFirst responders rescue cow stuck in mud in Seminole CountyGENEVA, Fla. — First responders in Seminole County came together Saturday to save a cow that was stuck in the mud. WATCH: Deputies rescue baby from apartment fire in Orange CountyThe 3-week-old calf was discovered in distress near Harney Heights Road in Geneva. The calf was found on its side in a muddy ditch, with its front left leg and nearly half of its head submerged. Photos: First responders rescue cow stuck in mud in Seminole CountyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 15 First responders rescue cow stuck in mud in Seminole CountyRange and water units with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Seminole County Fire Department, came out to help free the bovine. A front-end loader was then used to pull the cow out of its sticky situation.
wftv.comSeminole County schools to hold health and wellness fair and 5K this weekendSANFORD, Fla. — Seminole County Public School employees and their families will be lacing up for the fourth annual 5K “Walt Walk and Wellness Fair” on Saturday. READ: 9 things to do this weekend: Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, Melbourne Art Festival and moreOrganizers expect around 1,800 people to take part when the event kicks off at 8 a.m. at Seminole High School. The health fair and 5K event is a partnership between Central Florida Hospitals and the Seminole County School District to promote health and wellness. Rollins College expecting bloom of 2 ‘corpse’ plants next weekNamed in honor of former Seminole County Public School District Superintendent Walt Griffin, this year’s event will focus on the theme “Strolling with Serita at the Walt Walk.”HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Oviedo Medical Center, HCA physicians in Seminole County and CareNow urgent care centers are sponsoring the event. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.
wftv.com“We’re all just enjoying and celebrating our friend’s success on the dance floor, having fun catching the bouquet,” Cady said. The sheriff’s office said they approached Glenny and another person and asked them if they put cannabis in the food at the wedding. But a report from the sheriff’s office said food items at the wedding were tested. Now, the bride and the caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are being charged with tampering, negligence and delivery of marijuana. “Whatever the reason, I think people just want an explanation.”The sheriff’s office linked Glenny and Bryant to the charge after interviews with witnesses, victims and other caterers.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Homeowners across Florida have been facing large property rate insurance increases, and some are even losing coverage altogether. READ: Remote workers causing strain on Orlando home prices, experts sayAn insurance agent told Channel 9 the problem stems from a couple different causes. One, the frequency of claims, specifically roof claims, have driven premiums up. Also, insurance companies aren’t making as much money off their investments because of the volatile market, causing some insurance companies to go insolvent. READ: Orange County neighborhood hit by Charley, tornado struggling to get or keep insuranceSee the full story in the video above.
wftv.comSeminole County Fire Department Seminole County added a new truck to its firefighting fleet on Monday. (WFTV.com News Staff)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County added a new truck to its firefighting fleet on Monday. The Seminole County Fire Department added Quint 24 into service at Station 24. The truck is the second multi-functioning fire truck in use by the department. READ: Federal judge voids national mask mandate for travelers“Quint 24 will help increase the aerial capabilities needed for the growing Winter Springs area,” said Seminole County Fire Chief Matt Kinley in a statement.
wftv.comDELAND, Fla. — Volusia County resident are seeing a little more green after the city of DeLand hosted a tree giveaway this weekend. WATCH: Seminole County firefighters train for lifesaving tower rescuesThe event was held Saturday in conjunction with the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club. On-site volunteers helped to hand out trees to residents. Photos: Hundreds of free trees given away to residents in Volusia CountyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Hundreds of free trees given away to residents in Volusia CountyAttendees got to choose their preferred kind of tree. READ: Medical mystery: Kids contracting hepatitis with no known cause, liver damage in US, Europe“It’s a good thing to have trees.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — New training is underway for a Special Hazards and Operations team in Seminole County. WATCH: ‘He’ll forever be my hero’: Seminole County boy honored for helping grandmother during emergencyThe team will work on towers to feed people’s demands for data and cell service. The training could be lifesaving due to an increase of towers in the area. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Seminole County firefighters train for lifesaving tower rescuesThe Seminole County Fire Department will host the training on a county-owned radio and cell tower. WATCH: Central Florida nonprofit see troubling increase in child abuse casesThe department has a goal to provide the community with rescue abilities and training, should hazards arise.
wftv.comSeminole County honorary firefighter On Wednesday, the Seminole County Fire Department designated Elijah as an "honorary firefighter" for this quick thinking in a crisis. (WFTV.com News Staff)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Elijah Alba, 11, and his grandmother were walking home from a Seminole County bus stop back in December when his grandmother suddenly collapsed. Then dispatcher Jen Moriarty called Elijah on his cell phone to walk him through what to do before first responders arrived. “He’ll forever be my hero,” his grandmother, Denise Diomede, said. On Wednesday, the Seminole County Fire Department designated Elijah as an “honorary firefighter” for this quick thinking in a crisis.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The amount of COVID-19 being found in wastewater is back on the rise in parts of Central Florida. The latest subvariant of the omicron strain of the coronavirus is being blamed for the latest surge found in the wastewater in the area. The BA.2 subvariant has been deemed highly transmissible by health officials – even more than previous variants. READ: Seminole County replaces interim county managerOfficials have been monitoring the wastewater for the last couple of years, looking for trends in the COVID-19 variants. The good news is, the symptoms associated with the BA.2 subvariant are light, and hospitalizations have not gone up.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County commissioners have made a surprise change at the top of county leadership. Interim county manager Joe Able is out and county attorney Bryant Applegate is in. READ: Community input to decide fate of historic school near Altamonte SpringsAble was put in charge after former county manager Nicole Guillet resigned in September and took a job at the Orlando-Sanford International Airport. Able planned to retire in June, but county commissioners decided it was in the best interest to replace him now ahead of the search for a permanent replacement. READ: Seminole School district unveils 3rd “Physics Bus” to promote interest in STEM educationClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Seminole County nonprofit said it’s seeing a rise in child abuse. WATCH: Osceola school employee arrested on child abuse chargesLocal leaders spoke on the growing problem Thursday, as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Kids House revealed it saw a 16% increase in new child abuse cases in the last fiscal year. Photos: Central Florida nonprofit see troubling increase in child abuse casesExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Central Florida nonprofit see troubling increase in child abuse casesSeminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said the isolation from the pandemic kept many cases of child abuse hidden for a long time. READ: With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental healthThe organization spoke about the increase at a garden named after Faith, a 3-year-old girl who died from child abuse in 2014.
wftv.comBoil water advisory issued for parts of Seminole County after water main breakWINTER PARK, Fla. — Seminole County issued a precautionary boil water advisory for some residents Sunday after a reported water main break. READ: Central Florida nonprofit planning more lifesaving missions to help Ukraine refugeesOfficials said the 6-inch water main break occurred around 10 a.m. near Howell Estates. Due to the break, 64 service connections were affected and have been advised to boil water before use. “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” tags were placed at affected locations, officials said. Seminole County said all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes should be boiled.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A crash involving a SunRail train and a truck has shut down a Seminole County intersection. Seminole County firefighters said the crash happened Wednesday morning at the intersection of West Lake Mary Boulevard and Country Club Road. Firefighters said no one was injured in the crash and no fuel leaked. READ: Motorcyclist dies in Orlando crashIn City of Lake Mary: W LM Blvd at Country Club Rd currently closed. Truck accident with SunRail.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole State College said the Sanford/Lake Mary campus is locked down due to police activity. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said it is searching the campus for a suspicious person who could be armed. Students that are on campus are asked to go to the nearest room and shelter in place. READ: Man, 71, fatally stabbed at Orange County gas stationLaw enforcement has instructed us to lock down the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus due to police activity. If you are on campus, go to the nearest room and shelter in place.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Saturday night in Seminole County. The crash happened near the intersection of Semoran Boulevard and Balmy Beach Drive at 11:45 p.m. According to troopers, a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Semoran Boulevard. Troopers said that for an unknown reason, the motorcyclist lost control, struck the median and was ejected from his bike. Read: Weather Alert Day: Saturday starts off dry with high winds and hail possible this afternoonThe 41-year-old Apopka man was pronounced dead at the scene.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Fire Department unveiled its first airboat to the public Monday after choosing a name for it submitted by local elementary school students.
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Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office says it is launching a new initiative to make elections safer and more secure. (WFTV.com News Staff)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office says it is launching a new initiative to make elections safer and more secure. Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson is making a promise to voters that their vote will be protected. READ: Seminole County Supervisor of Elections eyes moving into new facilityAnderson said he is developing a cybersecurity task force, forming partnerships with the Florida National Guard Cybersecurity Unit, the state attorney’s office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office to investigate voter irregularities. Anderson said the program will also help make the election process safer for election workers.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Kids across Central Florida are falling in love with reading and a statewide program is helping them out. The New Worlds Reading Initiative held a celebration at the Central Florida Zoo to mark 100,000 enrolled students. The program sends free books to Florida students in kindergarten through fifth grade who are not reading on grade level. Participating students will receive one free book per month during the school year, up to nine books. READ: Meet the 2022 Cadbury ‘bunny’: Therapy dog Annie Rose from OhioFor more information about the program, click here.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Data from the Florida Department of Children and Families shows there were fewer reports of fraudulent claims for assistance reported in 2021 than in the previous year. Kurtus Hayes A Seminole County man is accused of lying to receive thousands of dollars in state benefits. (Seminole County Sheriff's Office)Investigators say he under-reported his family’s income to collect food stamps and Medicaid benefits illegally for more than a year. Public assistance fraud complaints reported to DCF could be eligible for a reward. READ: Lake County Government to purchase land at center of dispute with state over mining operationsFor more information on how to report fraud claims to DCF, click here.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County officials said they need the community’s help to save dozens of pets. The county said its shelter is almost at capacity and is blaming the pandemic. Cat adoptions have dropped from $60 to $10. READ: Bunny invasion: Residents in east Orange County say they are overrun by rabbitsSeminole County residents must also still pay a $5 license fee. The shelter is hoping the deal brings more adoptions through their front door instead of surrenders.
wftv.comSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County deputies on Tuesday released the name of the man who was killed at a Sanford-area mosque last week. Deputies said Mahmood Al Taee, 59, of Longwood, died after he was attacked at the Husseini Islamic Center near Sanford early Friday. Investigators said Ahmed Raslan, 38, scaled a barbed-wire fence, broke a window and killed Al Taee, who worked as a maintenance man at the mosque. Deputies said the attack appeared to be random. READ: Deputies: Maintenance worker’s murder at local mosque appears to be randomStay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
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