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Sanford
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Demetria Latimer was extradited to Volusia County on Tuesday morning after she allegedly stole $52K from an Orange City resident in a fake excavator sale on Facebook Marketplace—officers tracked her with bank records from outside Detroit and the victim has received her money back. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seminole County’s Board of Commissioners approved $184,000 in funding to add fences at Fire Station 12 and Fire Station 14 and to improve lighting and cameras at other stations if funds remain—after a dozen vehicles were broken into while firefighters responded to calls. Officials said the security upgrades will help protect first responders—ensuring they remain safe while serving the community. FOX 35 Orlando
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St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Historic Downtown Sanford — Check the festival website for entry details — Experience fine arts, crafts, and live demonstrations in a vibrant community setting.
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Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
1-6 p.m. — The Joint at West End Trading Co. — Free parking — Indulge in delicacies from over 40 food trucks while enjoying live music and local artisan vendors.
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Memphis Motown Soul Experience
5-6:30 p.m. — Athens Theatre — $35-$300 — Experience powerful vocal performances of classic Motown and soul hits from the 60s and 70s.
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Barbara-Lee Cruise: Scenic St. Johns River Dining
Lunch/Dinner Cruise — 12-5 p.m. — 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL — Reservations recommended — Experience a picturesque dining adventure with live entertainment on a paddle-wheeler.
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Flamenco del Sol
7:30 – 10:30 PM — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Tickets $30.50-$37.50 — Experience a captivating display of Flamenco and Spanish dance with rich costumes and rhythmic footwork.
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End of the Month Black Bear Hike
9 AM – 12 PM — Black Bear Wilderness Area — Free — Explore lush forests and spot wildlife on a scenic 7.1 mile hike through nature's beauty.
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Rockin' for Autism Awareness Benefit
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Barn in Sanford — Various pricing options available — Enjoy live music from 10 bands, acoustic performances, and participate in silent auctions for a great cause.
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UCF Knights vs. North Florida Ospreys Baseball Game
6-10:30 p.m. — John Euliano Park — $5.00 - 50.00 — Catch the excitement of college baseball as the UCF Knights take on the North Florida Ospreys.
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Ajeva & TruPhonic Live
7-11 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Tickets on sale — Experience an electrifying evening of live music with Ajeva and TruPhonic in Sanford.
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