Daily Sanford Logo Daily Sanford

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

SHARE

Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were found in a Sanford pond near a construction project on Jan. 5, prompting concerns over local wildlife and water quality. City officials say the drainage, permitted by Seminole County — which did not notify the city — may breach local annexation agreements.  FOX 35 Orlando
  • Residents saw hundreds of dead fish near a drained pond at a construction site near SR-46 and Harvest Time Drive on New Year's Day — residents noted an overwhelming smell. County officials said low water levels and cold weather caused the deaths as the property is set for an auto collision center.  WKMG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Pile driving began Monday morning on SR 417 at the Winter Springs Road bridge, and FDOT said work will continue daily from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. through Feb. 6, with nearby residents likely to experience noise and vibrations from the ongoing project.  WFTV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • WWE NXT Live Action Event

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Sanford Civic Center — General Admission $15 / Gold Circle $25 — Experience thrilling live wrestling with your favorite NXT Superstars.

    Sat, 1/10/26

    View event
  • Get Hook’d on Lake Monroe Seafood Festival

    7 AM - 2:30 PM — Wild Wild West End Honky-Tonk Saloon — Free entry — Celebrate fishing tournaments with seafood, live music, and family fun at this annual festival.

    Sat, 1/17/26

    View event
  • Dance Fusion Workout Class

    7-10 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — No cover charge — Learn new dance styles while getting a great workout and enjoying a lively atmosphere.

    Thu, 1/22/26

    View event
  • Alice in Wonderland Jr

    7:30-8:30 p.m. — Athens Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the whimsical adventure of Alice in a madcap journey through Wonderland.

    Fri, 1/23/26

    View event
  • Bowel, Balance and Breath Workshop

    11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Salty AF Pilates — Free entry — Explore techniques for improved health through bowel, balance, and breath methods.

    Sat, 1/24/26

    View event
  • Shakedown Showdown

    6-9 p.m. — Celery City Craft Beer Garden — Ticket required — Experience a thrilling cocktail competition as local bartenders showcase their skills and creativity.

    Mon, 1/26/26

    View event
  • FREE SHOW: Carrabelle, Someday River, and Little Lazy

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of heartfelt indie rock with Carrabelle and friends.

    Sat, 1/31/26

    View event
  • Kitty Fest

    1-6 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Admission details not provided — Celebrate all things feline at this whimsical cat lovers' festival.

    Sun, 2/1/26

    View event
  • CNA Test Preparation Course

    Feb 2, 9 AM – Feb 13, 2 PM — Southern Technical Institute — Course fees apply — Gain essential skills and knowledge to successfully pass the CNA exam.

    Mon, 2/2/26

    View event
  • Alice In Wonderland Jr. Performance

    7:30-8:45 p.m. — Athens Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland in this delightful junior adaptation.

    Thu, 2/5/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Sanford

Welcome to the Daily Sanford, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Sanford, Florida community. If you like the Daily Sanford, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Sanford.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Sanford and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Sanford

A free Sanford community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here