Good morning, Sanford.

Sanford stargazers can see the Orionid meteor shower peak tonight as Earth passes through Halley’s comet remnants—EarthSky said at least 20 meteors per hour may flash by at speeds up to 148,000 mph.

Best viewing begins at 1 a.m. and lasts until dawn in open areas.

Florida homeowners who experienced damage from storms in 2023 and 2024 can apply for repairs and rebuilding help through the HUD-funded Rebuild Florida Storms Program.

The program prioritizes low-to-moderate income families, seniors, children and disabled residents in 47 counties, and Seminole County has shared application instructions on social media — applicants must confirm required documents and create an account.

The Orlando Air Show at Orlando Sanford International Airport has been canceled because the federal government shutdown led the U.S. military to pull out and made high public safety costs prevent a civilian lineup (ticket holders will soon receive an email with instructions to defer to the 2026 show).

The government shutdown has forced the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to pull out of air shows in California, Georgia and Mississippi—Sanford officials now face a choice to cancel the event or proceed without the team.

Local leaders say they will update the public soon—readers can expect further details as the situation evolves.

Last week, 18 Central Florida restaurants closed after inspectors found health violations such as cockroaches, rodent droppings, and improper food storage—Casa China in Sanford was unlicensed and had multiple issues.

Most locations met inspection standards quickly and reopened once corrections were made.

TreeHouse! OctoBear Tour

7 p.m. — West End Trading Company — Check ticket availability — Experience an electrifying night with TreeHouse! and special guest Rockstead.

Halloween Spooktacular

4-7 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Experience a safe and fun-filled Halloween with trick-or-treating, a DJ, and exciting costume contests.

Community Yard Sale

12-4 p.m. — Ballantrae Apartments — Free entry — Discover a variety of items from women's clothing to furniture in this neighborhood treasure hunt.

We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $147 — Experience an unforgettable performance blending ballet with a captivating light show.

Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild

6-10 p.m. — Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens — Tickets required — Explore a vibrant display of handcrafted lanterns and seasonal offerings at this enchanting festival.

Trucks Gone Wild Tug of War

5-11:59 p.m. — The Barn in Sanford — Cash only at the gate — Witness epic truck tug-of-war battles to crown the ultimate champion.