Seminole County delayed funding decisions for 24 nonprofits, including Sanford-based Rescue Outreach Mission, until after the Nov.
3 election to review the financial impact of Amendment 3; the delay may force changes in service operations by affecting about 20% of the nonprofit’s budget.
Passengers at Sanford's Amtrak Auto Train station reported mechanical issues causing hours-long delays Sunday night for travel from Virginia.
Some passengers waited nearly seven hours (a significant disruption) and are seeking compensation as school, work, and family schedules were affected.
Beyond the Grave 5K will be held on Saturday, Oct.
31 in Lake Mary (175 Timacuan Blvd), featuring a spooky cemetery run with complimentary headlamps, a free kids race, and a costume contest as funds are raised for Seminole County student scholarships.
The Central Florida Zoo received $10,000 from NAVC Gives to help treat 13 rescued sloths (five died) that arrived in critical condition in April.
The care team continues to provide individualized treatment and nutritional plans for the survivors.
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias weakened after making a Category 2 landfall on Friday and continues to threaten inland areas with flooding, according to updates from the National Hurricane Center.
Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts as the storm moves farther inland.
A Sanford family moved their bed and closed off their bedroom after months of water leaks and mold in their apartment at The Cottages – management inspected Friday and agreed to release their lease early as the family seeks safer accommodations for their baby.
CFX approved a $12.1 million design contract with DRMP Inc. to build a 1.6-mile road linking SR 417 near the Lake Jesup Toll Plaza with the airport area by Lake Mary Boulevard — construction is set to begin in 2031.
OneBlood is asking extra donors to help offset a pause in collection operations in the Florida Panhandle as Hurricane Isaias is expected to hit later today or early Saturday, while donations remain accepted in Central Florida.
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