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Fake signs in Sanford for a Trader Joe's and Hard Rock Hotel appeared, and developer Dan Matthews said the Trader Joe's sign is fake.

The Palmetto development will feature multi-family and retail space by year’s end—while the Hard Rock sign marks a planned state truck parking lot.

Seminole County libraries have launched the Library of Things program that lets cardholders borrow items (telescopes, ukuleles, coding robots and American Girl dolls) for two weeks free with a valid library card.

After power was fully restored Thursday, Sanford's Civic Center, Senior Center, and Museum reopened at 1 p.m. following safety checks, while city officials say the Fort Mellon Splash Pad will reopen today once final equipment tests are completed.

The U.S. Department of Transportation shut down East USA Training Academy in Sanford after linking it with 110 nationwide truck driving schools that let over 5,000 drivers bypass required English tests — a rule in effect for decades.

Neighbors rescued 25 Muscovy ducks on Tuesday from an HOA euthanasia plan in Sterling Meadows by moving them to a private sanctuary + the board paused its plan and will move additional ducks Thursday and Saturday while working with experts to follow FWC guidelines.

Crews are working on a brush fire that has burned 300 acres near the Orange-Osceola border and is about 40% contained.

Smoke is drifting into parts of Central Florida because of a light wind.

Pet Alliance in Sanford and Orlando features six adoptable animals as part of the Clear the Shelters initiative today.

The shelters list pets like Apollo (an 11-year-old cat) and Bodie (a 3-year-old dog) seeking loving homes in the community.

State records show that 12 Central Florida eateries closed last week due to pest and food safety issues, including Bee’s Home Cooking at 2511 Sanford Ave — most reopened after addressing violations.