Good morning, Sanford.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month with a limited-time historical gallery in the Wayne Densch building—featuring photos, milestones, and behind-the-scenes moments from its history.

The zoo will offer discounted throwback ticket prices—adult and senior tickets at $19.75 and child tickets at $16.75—to thank the community.

Seminole County deputies arrested Yunier Batista-Pena, 43, and Javier David Carralero-Vidal, 28, on Tuesday at a Sanford Sam’s Club on Rinehart Road after a tip led them to find the men using fraudulent EBT cards to buy coffee pallets, with receipts linking them to similar activity at a nearby Walmart—both face charges of fraud, grand theft, embezzlement, identity theft and, for one, fentanyl possession.

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost introduced the SUDEM Act on June 18 to require ICE detention centers to report who is detained, where, when, and why they are held+ and to protect due process rights.

He said the law will help local families in Central Florida understand if their loved ones are affected by ICE actions.

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

7:30 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic tale of Dorothy’s adventure to the Emerald City with family-friendly charm.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert

1-2:30 p.m. — Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the final battle of Harry Potter like never before with a live orchestra performing the iconic score.

Open House at 224 Woodmere Blvd

12-3 p.m. — 224 Woodmere Blvd — $240,000 — Discover your dream home with a spacious backyard and modern upgrades in Sanford.

Adventure Summer Camp 2025

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Florence K. Little Town Hall — First come, first serve registration — A week of wacky and wild adventures for campers entering grades 3-6.

SNARE and Friends Live Concert

7-11 PM — Will's Pub — Drinks $1 off until doors open — Enjoy a night filled with diverse musical talents from multiple local bands.

Senior Community Health & Wellness Expo

10 AM – 2 PM — Sanford Civic Center — Free entry — Explore health and wellness with screenings, talks, and fun activities for seniors.

FREE SHOW: Soy Division and LoveCats

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of alternative music with local bands Soy Division and LoveCats.

Frozen Themed Character Lunch Cruise

12-3 p.m. — St Johns Rivership Company — $71 adult, $35.50 child — Experience a magical lunch cruise with Queen Elsa and themed entertainment on the St. Johns River.

Musical Bingo Lunch Aboard the Barbara Lee

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — St Johns Rivership Company — Check website for ticket pricing — Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music, food, and fun during the Musical Bingo Cruise.

The Smoking Jackets Live

9:30 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free entry — Relive the classic 'Back to the Future' with live music and a time machine photo op.