Daily SanfordSubscribe — it’s free

69°ClearHigh 86° · Low 67°

  1. 6 a.m.69°
  2. Noon84°
  3. 6 p.m.79°
  4. Midnight71°

6:40 a.m. 5:36 p.m.

Forecasted byThe Weather Channel

See this week
  1. 6 a.m.69°
  2. Noon84°
  3. 6 p.m.79°
  4. Midnight71°
  1. Today86°67°
  2. Fri87°68°
  3. Sat84°62°
  4. Sun83°64°
  5. Mon81°65°

6:40 a.m. 5:36 p.m.

See full forecast

Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Seminole County joins Florida's flood state of emergency

Plus, where to grab sandbags in Geneva and Sanford and what's coming up this weekend.

The Daily Sanford team2 stories10 sources4 min read

Flood WatchTop story

Seminole County is now under Florida's flood emergency as the St. Johns rises

Florida's flood order now covers 14 counties

14
counties under the state of emergency
3
counties added Wednesday: Seminole, Volusia and Lake
3,000
pre-filled sandbags Seminole County is offering

Sources: WFTV, WESH

If you live in Seminole County, you're now under Florida's flood emergency. Gov. Ron DeSantis added Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties to his order Wednesday, making 14 in all. Forecasts say the St. Johns is expected to flood, possibly for several weeks.

The order lets counties tap the state's emergency preparedness and response fund. WKMG adds that it activates the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard.

NOAA forecasts the river near Sanford will reach minor flood stage by Friday and crest as high as 6.4 feet by Monday. Water would completely surround many homes in the and Still Brook subdivisions, and roads would flood around Enterprise Road and the Bethel Loop subdivision.

6.5 feetcrest that would put water in a few lower-lying homes

NOAA said water would then enter a few lower-lying homes in and Stillbrook, and roads into Stone Island would become impassable.

Source: WFTV

  • Closed: Black Bear Wilderness Area and Cameron Wight Park
  • Also closed: Mullet Lake Park and Econ Canoe Launch
  • Fill your own sandbags: Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station
  • Also: Overflow Lot, Central Winds Park

Asked

Tap an answer to see how Sanford answered.

Asked

Are you getting ready for higher water on the St. Johns?

Be the first to answer.

Sponsored

Apparel

5 women’s sweaters, cardigans, and fall tops under $35

Presented by The Buy

Sponsored

Fall is in full swing. Make sure your wardrobe is equipped for the get-togethers, cozy days, and special occasions ahead with five tops + cardigans you can grab for an instant look.

  • Asymmetrical bell sleeve top | $9.99 while sale lasts | Rib-stretch fabric and a boat neck make this a feminine, flirty top perfect for date night.
  • Merino blend scoop neck | $23.19 while sale lasts | Top-rated, this lightweight merino wool blend is easy to throw on and goes with everything.
  • Chunky popcorn cardigan | $34.98 while sale lasts | You’ll reach for this cozy, chunky knit every time there’s a chill in the air.
  • Open front cardigan coat | $32.99 | Go for a pop of yellow or classic navy, grey, or black in this warm winter knit that turns jeans and a tee into an instant outfit.
  • Pleated cardigan | $28.99 | This open-front knit made from 100% soft viscose has extra flair with a pleated bottom hem.

More worth The Buy

Flood Watch

Rain that soaked Brevard County is headed down the St. Johns toward Astor

Brevard County saw 12 to 24 inches of rain that's expected to drain into the St. Johns and raise levels from Cocoa to Astor, WESH reported Monday night.

12 to 24 inchesof rain in Brevard County that is expected to drain into the St. Johns

The river forecasts are subject to change if more rain falls.

Source: WESH

In Astor, Lake County Emergency Management says more rain could push the river higher before it recedes. Self-service sandbags are at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, 23023 State Road 40.

  • Boaters in Astor: keep to idle speed and no-wake
  • Drivers: don't go through floodwater or around barricades
  • Questions: Lake County Emergency Management, 352-343-9420

Astor's Pam Russo told WKMG that wind direction can change where the water goes. She worries boat wakes could push water into homes once the river reopens. Levels there were slowly receding Wednesday night.

Three Astor boat ramps stay closed until the water recedes

Boat rampAddress
Butler Street55400 Butler Street
Pearl Street25140 E. Pearl Street
Lake George58300 Lake George Road

Source: WFTV

News Notes

Sandbags

Seminole County's sandbag sites are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Sanford, it's the overflow lot at 3325 Cameron Ave.; in Geneva, the Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station at 217 2nd St. WFTV

Seminole County's sandbag sites are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Seminole County sandbag sites in Geneva and Sanford

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sandbag sites open
Supply
3,000 prefilled bags
Staffing
Both sites unstaffed

Source: WFTV

View as table
WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sandbag sites open
Supply3,000 prefilled bags
StaffingBoth sites unstaffed

Youth mental health

Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Dr. Joel Hunter, Breaking Thru and faith leaders from across Central Florida will meet Nov. 10 to talk about youth mental health. The talk covers new risks from social media and AI. Mysanfordherald

Trending

Two gift ideas for the holidays: this acrylic heart plaque with an uplifting message that makes it a heartfelt gift for anyone, and this comfy, customizable women’s sweatshirt that can be embroidered with Mama, Nana, Auntie, or whatever name is most meaningful to them.

Seasonal

Keep your circulation boosted and your system supported this cool-weather season with apparel that helps you maintain body heat. This men’s thermalwear set features a soft inner surface for next-to-skin comfort and keeps your whole body warm, while these unisex alpaca boot socks are a must-have for outdoor activity.

Read

Be the smartest person in the room by reading 1440, where 4.5 million Americans find their daily, fact-based news fix. It's completely free, takes five minutes to read, and is devoid of bias or political influence, ensuring you get the facts straight. Subscribe to 1440 today.

Content marked with an * is advertising.

Sponsored

Community

Warning: This newsletter may brighten your day

Presented by 6AM City

Sponsored

We hope you’re enjoying what we deliver to your inbox: a feel-good snapshot of what’s happening around town. No doomscrolling, no dry headlines — just real stories, uplifting news, and local happenings that bring our community together.

But here’s the thing: creating meaningful, high-quality local content takes time, heart, and resources. That’s where you come in.

Over the next few days, we’re organizing a fundraising campaign to boost our daily, hyperlocal newsletters, and we’d love your support with a recurring monthly gift. Think of it like buying us a cup of coffee every month. You'll help keep our content free and continue growing a positive local space we can all be proud of. Prefer a one-time gift? That's great, too — every dollar is a high five to our small team and a boost to local news.

Contribute to local media that lifts

Asked

Tap an answer to see how Sanford answered.

Asked

Which Sanford weekend event are you most likely to check out?

Today’s puzzles

A new puzzle in each one every morning, played right here.

All 13 games

Quoted

The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.

— Sylvia Plath

Things to Do

Things to Do

Sanford, FL

Thursday, Nov. 5

See every Sanford eventFeature your event

Jobs

Jobs

Submit your Job listing

Do you know just the job for our readers? Share it on our Jobs board.

Real Estate

Real Estate

Have a real estate listing around Sanford?

Submit real estate listings

The Buy

Around the Block

Around the Block

Powered by Nextdoor

Recommendations

Clipper Ship Pet Grooming Cruzer is ready for his spa day either his favorite ladies on 11/4.

“He loves to get pampered and cleaned up by Ms. Martie”

— A neighbor, Wynnewood
Photo from the neighbor’s post

17 likes · 7 comments

View post

The Wrap

Barksgiving is back in Historic Downtown Sanford. The Sanford Food Truck Fiesta gets a special Barksgiving edition on Sunday, Nov. 8, with 40+ food trucks and craft beer, plus the reveal of the 2027 Pints N' Paws Poster Pup. Dogs get a poster, and we're pretty sure that's the best gig in town.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Winter Springs sandbag site is open today, and drier weather is forecast

Read yesterday’s edition

The Daily Sanford teamSanford’s daily newsletter

How did we do today, Sanford?

Tap a face. It takes under a minute.

Not for meLoved it

That’s your morning, Sanford.

Send it to someone in Sanford who’d want it.

ShareEmailFacebookX
Every source in this edition10 links · 6 outlets
  1. The Weather Channelweather.com
  2. WFTVwftv.com
  3. WESHwesh.com
  4. WKMGclickorlando.com
  5. WESHwesh.com
  6. WFTVwftv.com
  7. WKMGclickorlando.com
  8. WFTVwftv.com
  9. Mysanfordheraldmysanfordherald.com
  10. Sanford events calendardailysanford.com

Past issues

  1. Wed., Nov. 4Winter Springs sandbag site is open today, and drier weather is forecast
  2. Tues., Nov. 3Rosenwald Legacy Park breaks ground as Election Day arrives in Seminole
  3. Mon., Nov. 2Best of Sanford Awards Gala turns 10 at The Ritz Theater on Thursday
Every edition

Free every morning

Get Daily Sanford in your inbox.

The news, the things to do, the jobs and the weather of Sanford, in five minutes, every morning by 8 a.m.

Free forever · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime

Daily Sanfordto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Seminole County joins Florida's flood state of emergency

Plus, where to grab sandbags in Geneva and Sanford and what's coming up this weekend.

The TLDR

  1. Seminole County is now under Florida's flood emergency
  2. St. Johns near Sanford could crest as high as 6.4 feet
  3. Brevard's heavy rain is headed down the river toward Astor
Read this edition

More stories this week

From Daily Sanford’s other editions

All the news
WeatherWinter Springs' sandbag site at Central Winds Park is open today until 5 p.m.If you need sandbags, Winter Springs opened a self-serve site at Central Winds Park on Tuesday because of increased rainfall and concerns about rising water. It's open to all Seminole County residents while supplies last.Wednesday’s editionRead WeatherBrevard County saw historic flooding, and Seminole County got up to 8.44 inches of rainRounds of heavy rain hit Central Florida starting Sunday, and WKMG reports Brevard County took the worst of it: some areas saw a 1-in-100-year flood and more than 23 inches. WESH headlined it a 1,000-year flood, a 0.1% chance in any given year. Preliminary National Weather Service Melbourne reports put Seminole County's top totals here.Wednesday’s editionRead Seminole CountySeminole County breaks ground on the Rosenwald Community Center and renames the site Rosenwald Legacy ParkSeminole County broke ground on the new Rosenwald Community Center where the former Rosenwald School stood. The county also unveiled a new name for the property: Rosenwald Legacy Park. The school was built in 1931 as part of a movement to improve education access for African American children.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Sanford

From WKMG, Orlando Weekly and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

More local news

  1. WKMG24 minutes ago

    St. Johns River expected to rise near Lake Harney as flood risk increases

    The St. Johns River is rising, and water from heavy rain to the south is flowing into Seminole County — including the area around Jolly Gator Fish Camp near Lake Harney.

  2. Orlando Weekly51 minutes ago

    Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

    Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando4 hours ago

    Nearly 25 inches of rain reported in Brevard County as historic rainfall floods Central Florida

    A slow-moving weather system dumped more than two feet of rain in parts of Brevard County over several days, triggering widespread flooding and flash flood emergencies across Central Florida and the Treasure Coast, according to preliminary National Weather Service reports.

  4. FOX 35 Orlando4 hours ago

    St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say

    The extended stretch of mostly dry weather is welcome news for southern Brevard County and the Treasure Coast following Monday's catastrophic flooding. However, runoff from that rainfall continues moving north through the St. Johns River basin, producing a prolonged river flood event.

    Also reported byWFTV

  5. GrowthSpotter6 hours ago

    Panther buys Maitland City Centre as Omninet expands in Rosemont

    One purchase brings an existing downtown property into a portfolio that includes new communities in Apopka and Clermont. The other expands an investor’s presence near two apartment complexes it already owns.

  6. WKMG6 hours ago

    St. Johns River flooding forces Seminole County residents to sandbag homes

    Families living along the Saint Johns River near Lake Harney are stacking sandbags and watching the water rise, bracing for what could be a significant flood event early next week.