Good morning, Sanford.

The latest drought monitor released Thursday shows that severe drought now affects Orange, Seminole and Brevard counties along with Volusia, Lake and Sumter while parts of Marion and Volusia face extreme conditions.

Rain is not expected through the rest of the week and the next chance is Monday—leaving Central Florida dry.

Florida’s fire season peaks in April and local homeowners are advised to build or restock emergency kits, clear 30 feet around their homes, and review evacuation plans—drought conditions are worsening with no rain expected until Monday.

Seminole High School water polo teams got a special send-off just before 9 a.m. on Thursday as they left for the state competition in Miami (the girls are ranked No. 1 in state and nationally with a 27-1 record) and (the boys have a 20-8 record and are ranked fourth in Florida) for their second straight state final four appearance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Lion King

7:30-9 p.m. — Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dazzling spectacle of a timeless Disney classic brought to life on stage.

Spaceballs Screening

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — $5 at the door — Enjoy a humorous and irreverent twist set in a distant galaxy.