Developers plan a new shopping center anchored by a Costco at the Seminole Towne Center site along I-4 that could open as soon as late 2027, with roughly 300 apartments proposed across the street and some current retailers possibly remaining.
A storm system tied to El Niño could affect the Southeast around Nov.
4-5, bringing a wetter, cooler pattern that may mean above-normal rainfall for Sanford this winter (El Niño often boosts storminess November–April).
Central Florida influencer Ashley Brooke Chambers showed viewers on WESH 2 how to “decorate once, celebrate twice” so one set of budget-friendly decor works for both Halloween and Thanksgiving; she urges repurposing items you already own and shares supply lists and project ideas on her blog (check the post for details).
Seminole County delayed funding decisions for 24 nonprofits, including Sanford-based Rescue Outreach Mission, until after the Nov.
3 election to review the financial impact of Amendment 3; the delay may force changes in service operations by affecting about 20% of the nonprofit’s budget.
Passengers at Sanford's Amtrak Auto Train station reported mechanical issues causing hours-long delays Sunday night for travel from Virginia.
Some passengers waited nearly seven hours (a significant disruption) and are seeking compensation as school, work, and family schedules were affected.
Beyond the Grave 5K will be held on Saturday, Oct.
31 in Lake Mary (175 Timacuan Blvd), featuring a spooky cemetery run with complimentary headlamps, a free kids race, and a costume contest as funds are raised for Seminole County student scholarships.
The Central Florida Zoo received $10,000 from NAVC Gives to help treat 13 rescued sloths (five died) that arrived in critical condition in April.
The care team continues to provide individualized treatment and nutritional plans for the survivors.
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias weakened after making a Category 2 landfall on Friday and continues to threaten inland areas with flooding, according to updates from the National Hurricane Center.
Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts as the storm moves farther inland.
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