Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today marks one month since Chris Houston, a 21-year-old who was shot near West 12th Street and Pecan Avenue on June 8 while stopping for a chicken sandwich, died after suffering nine gunshot wounds—his family and Sanford Police continue to seek information from anyone who witnessed the incident. WKMG
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Legally Blonde - The Musical
7:30 p.m. — Athens Theatre — Rated PG-13 — Join Elle Woods as she struts her way into Harvard Law and proves that brains can come in pink.
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Sean Holcomb Live at Tuffy's Music Box
8-11:59 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free show — Experience a night of authentic country music with Sean Holcomb and special guest Patrick Hagerman.
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Smartpunk Central Florida Record and Music Fair
12-4 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free admission — Explore vinyl treasures and connect with music lovers at this vibrant record fair.
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Nicko McBrain's Titanium Tart Concert
5-8 p.m. — The Barn in Sanford — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of pure metal madness with the legendary Nicko McBrain and his Titanium Tart band.
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End of the Month Black Bear Hike
9 AM – 12 PM — Black Bear Wilderness Area — Free entry — Experience the natural beauty of Florida with a scenic 7.1 mile hike through lush forests and wildlife sightings.
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Floriduh Live at Tuffy's
8 PM - 11:59 PM — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an upbeat mix of dance, rock, country, reggae, and hip hop hits by Floriduh.
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Emo Night Karaoke
7-10:30 p.m. — Tuffy's Music Box & Lounge — Tickets available — Sing along with members of popular emo bands in a nostalgic karaoke setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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