Pickup truck crash breaks water main in Wekiwa Springs, firefighters say
The driver of a pickup truck lost control of the vehicle and struck a fire protection system with it outside of a building in Wekiwa Springs on Thursday, busting a water main that flowed into the structure, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
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Missing boater found dead after vessel capsizes in St. Johns River
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ One male was rescued and another was found dead after their boat capsized Monday night on the St. Johns River in Seminole County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The males were on a 13-foot boat near Mullet Lake Park around 7 p.m. when the vessel overturned for an unknown reason. Officials said both victims tried to swim toward the shore but one of them went under the water and never resurfaced. The other victim was found dead during the overnight hours on the water bottom near the boat. The Seminole County Sheriffโs Office and the FWC conducted the search using dive teams and a helicopter.
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SunRail train hits vehicle in Maitland
A vehicle was damaged during a crash with a SunRail train on Feb. 19, 2021. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks in Maitland Friday evening according to Seminole County Fire Department. The crash was reported near Greenwood Drive in Maitland around 6:25 p.m. Officials from the Florida Department of Transportation said there were 25 passengers on board the train at the time of the crash and none of them were injured. A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks in Altamonte Springs Friday evening and at this point, itโs unknown if anyone was injured, according to Seminole County Fire Rescue.
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Seminole leaders โvery confidentโ they can distribute COVID-19 vaccine quickly, safely
(AP Photo/Stephen Dunn,POOL)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ With Seminole County leaders set to receive a shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, leaders there said theyโre confident that they can distribute the shots in a safe and efficient way. Seminole County Chairman Lee Constantine, Seminole County Fire Department Chief Otto Drozd and Florida Department of Health in Seminole Health Officer Donna Walsh spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon to provide the community with the latest on its distribution plans. Others who are at the front of the line include health department workers, EMTs, paramedics and health care workers. Drozd said the men and women at the Seminole County Fire Department will receive training within the next few days on how to administer the vaccine. โI can tell you the personnel on the strike teams will have to have the vaccine in order to administer the vaccine in the point of dispensing.
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Seminole County
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Florida and Central Florida health officials are warning the public to be aware of the recent trend. Seminole County Medical Director Dr. Todd Husty said that the current weekly average for single day COVID-19 cases is 65. We are loosening up too much.โHusty also said Seminole County is currently monitoring 600 people who have either tested positive for coronavirus or are awaiting test results,Data released Thursday by the Florida Department of Health showed another 80 new cases in Seminole County. Seminole County Public Schools said the plan is to collect data from a survey given to parents, before creating a plan for next semester. The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County said it continues to work closely with school officials, as the county reported another 123 cases on Thursday.
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Report: โBoredโ Florida firefighter left COVID-19 isolation to party with friends
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ A firefighter who left isolation after his COVID-19 diagnosis to go boating and to a bar with friends was suspended without pay for his behavior, according to documents from the Seminole County Fire Department. Records show the firefighter tested positive for COVID-19 after he started feeling ill on June 17. โFurthermore, by his own admission in his conversation with Assistant Chief Thurmond on July 2nd, it is indeed fact that (the firefighter) understood that he should be in quarantine and isolated while on paid county leave. He was suspended for three days without pay and returned to work on Sept. 27. Click here to subscribe to ClickOrlando.comโs Strange Florida newsletter, delivered every Friday.
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Dump truck becomes suspended in air after hitting an overpass, officials say
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ First responders were called to a crash Saturday after a dump truck hit an overpass. According to officials, the crash caused the front of the truck to be โsuspended in the air.โThe crash happened on Interstate 4 and State Road 436 near mile marker 92. Driver successfully extricated; DOT engineers en route. โThe driver was successfully extricated by crews and was treated for minor injuries at the scene,โ first responders said. No lanes were closed to traffic as crews worked to remove the truck.
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Contained gas leak closes westbound SR 46 in Seminole County
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Seminole County Fire Department hazmat teams responded to a gas leak Tuesday morning on State Road 46. The leak was contained by the hazmat crew but westbound SR 46 was closed around 10 a.m. from Elder Road to Rinehart Road. No other information was provided. Check back for updates.
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1 person hospitalized after car drives into retention pond, officials say
MAITLAND, Fla. โ Multiple agencies responded to a call Saturday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a retention pond. According to officials, Orange County Fire Rescue, Seminole County Fire Department and Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department responded to a retention pond at Maitland Boulevard and Maitland Summit Boulevard. Officers said the driver was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. โFirefighters searched the pond to verify no other person was involved,โ officials said. โAfterward, the divers followed standard procedures to be scrubbed down and decontaminated for their safety.โOfficials did not say what caused the crash.
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Orange County prescribed burn sending smoke into Seminole County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A 300-acre prescribed burn in Orange County is pushing smoke into nearby counties Thursday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. The burn is happening near Kelly Park Road and Rock Springs Road. The wind is pushing smoke into Seminole County, according to the Fire Department. Rain is moving into the Central Florida area which may help reduce the smoke. Residents are asked to only call 911 if they see a column of smoke.