Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A free trolley service, Choo-Choo to the Zoo, will transport visitors from Sanford Sunrail Station to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens on weekdays during Spring Break, with a 20% discount on same-day zoo admission for riders. WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled that Curtis Fulcher, who fatally shot a teen during a 2019 robbery attempt, is not protected by Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law and is scheduled to change his manslaughter plea. WKMG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An EF2 tornado struck Seminole County, Florida, particularly impacting Longwood, with no reported injuries despite widespread damage. FOX 35 Orlando
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The Petty Hearts Tribute Show
7:30-9 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — $30.50-$37.50 — Experience the National Tom Petty Tribute Show with heartfelt performances.
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Sanford Scavenger Hunt Adventure
12-9 p.m. — 230 E 1st St, Sanford, FL — Cost varies — Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt through Sanford's historic downtown with clues and photo challenges.
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Rick Wakeman Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Plaza Live — $101-$138 — Experience a musical journey to the center of the earth with the legendary Rick Wakeman.
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Baron Von Yeti
10:30 p.m. — Lil' Indies — No Cover — Enjoy an entertaining night with music every Thursday night.
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Rascal Flatts Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Kia Center — Tickets required — Experience the harmonies and heartfelt lyrics of country music legends Rascal Flatts.
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88th Model Train Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Volusia County Fairgrounds — Admission details not specified — Browse over 225 tables of model items and railroad antiques from dealers nationwide.
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April Book Club Discussion - Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky
7-9 p.m. — Dees Brothers Brewery — Free entry — Dive into the philosophical depths of Dostoevsky's tale of murder, guilt, and redemption.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not about money. It's about peace.
~ Naval Ravikant
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