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Eatonville's Zora legacy drives cultural tourism and civic conversation

Eatonville preserves Zora Neale Hurston's legacy through a museum, annual Zora! Festival, walking tours, and community e...

Morning crash on I-4 near Lake Mary slows Seminole County commuters

A crash on westbound I-4 near mile marker 97 in Lake Mary slowed morning rush-hour traffic; lanes were later reopened....

Seminole students urged to apply for $1,200 FSE scholarships

Seminole County students can apply for three $1,200 scholarships for careers in public service, business or journalism; ...

Georgetown Community Garden opens at Historic Hopper Academy in Sanford

Sanford opened the Georgetown Community Garden at Historic Hopper Academy, creating accessible green space and neighborh...

Altamonte Springs driver cited for remote-controlled plate concealer

Police stopped a car for an obscured license plate and found a remote-controlled cover; the driver was cited under Flori...

Matt Miller Motorcycle Skills Challenge Set for January 31, 2026

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office will host the annual Matt Miller Motorcycle Skills Challenge on January 31, 2026 at...

Otter Fest returns to Wekiva Island with riverside tastings Jan. 31

Wekiva Island will host Otter Fest on Jan. 31 with unlimited tastings, food vendors and VIP perks; the event highlights ...

Seminole County Manages 7,300 Acres and 130 Miles of Trails

Seminole County’s Parks, Trails & Natural Lands department oversees more than 7,300 acres of parks and over 130 miles of...

Lake Brantley Placed on Code Red After Threat Tip Hoax

Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs was placed on a Code Red on Jan. 8, 2026, after officials received a tip ...

Business

Oviedo Mall Shifts to Mixed-Use with Apartments and Dog Care

Oviedo Mall, a nearly 1,000,000-square-foot property in Seminole County, is converting anchor spaces into housing and se...

Business

Costco to Anchor Seminole Towne Center Revitalization with 2027 Opening

City of Sanford officials announced on January 8, 2026 that a new Costco warehouse is expected to open in Sanford in ear...

Seminole County replaces eight LYNX routes with on-demand Scout

Eight LYNX routes in Seminole County ended Jan. 11 and were replaced by Scout on-demand service; riders face new fares a...

Guide to Sanford and Goldsboro historic and cultural attractions

Local residents will learn where to find Sanford and Goldsboro’s key historic sites, civic venues, and practical visitor...

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Where to walk, play and breathe in Seminole County parks

Find the county’s top trails, preserves, parks and sports hubs, plus safety tips, community impacts and how to stay info...

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Sidewalk Work Forces Students Into Street Near English Estates Elementary

Ongoing sidewalk and utility construction along Oxford Road between Maitland and Casselberry has left stretches of sidew...

Masked social-media threat prompts safety sweep at Seminole schools

A vague social-media video referencing "schools and educational institutions" prompted Seminole County Public Schools to...

Prescribed burn clears 11 acres at Black Hammock Wilderness Area

Seminole County carried out a controlled burn at Black Hammock to reduce wildfire risk and support local ecosystems, wit...

Seminole County Museum Strengthens Local History Access and Programs

The Museum of Seminole County History at 300 Eslinger Way in Sanford provides residents with accessible exhibits, archiv...

Crash closes westbound Red Bug Lake Road in Casselberry

A two-vehicle crash Jan. 6 closed westbound Red Bug Lake Road near Nonastone Run, delaying evening commuters. Three peop...

Lake Mary Run With a Hero 5K Returns Saturday Jan. 24, 2026

Lake Mary's annual Run With a Hero 5K and kids' run returns Jan. 24, 2026, bringing residents together with local fire, ...

Orlando Sanford Airport Hosts Aviation Day for Seminole County Students

Orlando Sanford International Airport and its partners will stage Aerospace & Aviation Day 2026, a student-focused event...

Orlando Health Returns to Sponsor Lake Mary Nonprofit Showcase 2026

Lake Mary Life Publishing confirmed on Jan. 8, 2026 that Orlando Health will again sponsor the Lake Mary Life Nonprofit ...

FDOT Begins Pile-Driving on SR 417 Bridge; Expect Daytime Noise

The Florida Department of Transportation began pile-driving work Jan. 5, 2026, at the Winter Springs Road bridge on Stat...

Seminole County Library Services Guide for Residents' Year-Round Access

This article consolidates essential information on Seminole County Public Library branches, services, and how residents ...

Oviedo Announces Road Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

The City of Oviedo posted a notice on January 6 that police will close several streets on Monday, January 19, for the Ma...

Healthcare

Seminole County Offers Cremation Assistance for Indigent and Unclaimed

Seminole County Community Health operates a Cremation Assistance program that provides cremations for indigent residents...

8-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Dirt Bike Crash Near Altamonte Springs

An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured after losing control of a dirt bike and colliding with a car just after 6 p.m. o...

Business

Seminole Chamber River Council Networking Meets at Central Florida Zoo

The Seminole County Chamber’s River Council held a business networking breakfast Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at the Central F...

Casselberry Alerts Residents: Neighborhood Grant Applications Close Jan. 8

The City of Casselberry is reminding residents that applications for its Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program close on...