Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Attorney Monique Worrell said her office has faced a backlog of over 13,000 nonarrest cases dating back to 2012 and asked for 13 more prosecutors and support staff—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office would add four extra attorneys at a Monday morning press conference to help with the issue. Worrell warned that without a long-term fix the case backlog will grow and stressed her commitment to keeping public safety first. WESH
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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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Workshop
We will talk about how important your mental emotional and physical environment is to your mental health. There will be guest speakers, an activity, a prize to win and more.
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Cars and Coffee at Henry’s Depot
9-11 a.m. — Henry’s Depot — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back Sunday morning admiring vehicles and sipping gourmet coffee in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Luau 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
8:30 a.m. — Lake Beresford Park — Registration required — Race through a tropical course and vie for themed medals and best costume awards.
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