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Sanford
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, local advocates including CEO Juliette Kong and Sheriff Dennis Lemma discussed child abuse prevention as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month—explaining signs of abuse and urging community members to report concerns and access local support. They also outlined available resources to help protect children and strengthen families. WESH
- ➤ On April 12, WESH 2 received five awards from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists for its work in community service and public affairs. The station won Community Service Station of the Year for the third time and earned accolades for its special WESH 2 Chronicle: Life After Pulse, political reporting, weather coverage and photojournalism. WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A drive-by shooting injured one person Monday night when an unknown suspect fired one round into a vehicle at the intersection of Hellcat Lane and State Road 46—deputies said the victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition and a person of interest is being questioned. WESH
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Florida residents will have until May 1st to file eligible tax returns—this new deadline covers individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations in all 67 counties while payments due before remain unchanged. The IRS extended the deadline after initially granting relief for hurricane-affected areas to give everyone extra time this tax season. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sanford city officials say they are gathering input from nearby cities to develop best practices for a backyard chicken program. City commissioners will receive an update at the work session on April 28 at 4 p.m.—the current code restricts keeping chickens near homes. WKMG
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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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We Them One's Comedy Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Addition Financial Arena — Tickets Available — Experience a night of laughter with top comedians like Mike Epps and Kountry Wayne.
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