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Tree-top 'glamping' biz pitched in Seminole County
A local businessperson is proposing a unique new outdoors-focused concept within the Central Florida county known as "Florida's natural choice."<\p> The July 10 meeting of Seminole County's Development Review Committee includes an agenda item for "Glamping Haven" — a "sustainable and luxurious outdoor retreat" that would rise on nearly 20 acres off the north shore of Lake Jesup near Sanford, according to a memorandum submitted by the applicant.<\p>
Off-duty deputy shoots dead family’s 3-year-old dog in front of horrified homeowner after the pup gets loose
A Florida family says their three-year-old rottweiler was shot and killed after getting loose by an off-duty deputy walking his own dog on the sidewalk.The deceased pup named Cash, belonged to owners Hannah Martin and her boyfriend Erick Palma, who owned the dog since he was a puppy."He was only a baby, only three years old. It’s just completely uncalled for," Palma said.However, Cash’s was killed when an off-duty deputy was walking his own dog in the Casselberry neighborhood late Monday night, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office told Fox 35.In an incident report obtained by the outlet, it stated...
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Cabana Live for Security Failures After Sanford Shooting Incident
The legal repercussions of the Cabana Live shooting in April are expanding, as another injured party seeks compensation in court. Following a violent altercation that saw 10 individuals, including an NFL player, wounded at the Seminole County event venue, a second lawsuit has been filed, as reported by ClickOrlando. The...
PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY
"Seminole County Northeast Service Area-Country Club Water Treatment Plant – PWS # 3590473" A precautionary boil water advisory was issued Monday, July 8, 2024, at 12:30 am due to an 8” water main break in the distribution system. Once the repair work is completed, the system will be flushed, and as a precautionary measure, we will commence taking bacteriological samples once repair is done and water is back in service. (43 service connection was affected).
PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY- Seminole County Southeast Service Area - Tinder Place - 7-8-2024
"Seminole County Southeast Service Area-Southeast Regional Water Treatment Plant – PWS # 3590571" A precautionary boil water advisory was issued Monday, July 8, 2024, at 11:30 A.M due to a contractor hitting a 4” water main. The water main was repaired, the system was flushed, and we have commenced taking bacteriological samples as a precautionary measure (10 service connections were affected).
Fireworks damage 6,000-square-foot home in Longwood. What you need to know about fireworks disposal
ALAQUA LAKES, Fla. – Fireworks placed in a garage after being used on the Fourth of July caused a fire at a 6,000-square-foot home in Seminole County, fire officials said. No one was injured in the two-alarm fire, which broke out Thursday night in the 2400 block of Alaqua Drive, which is in a gated community in Longwood.
Decision Tactical hosts Battle of the Branches for veterans and their families
SANFORD, Fla. — As we come on the heels of the Fourth of July holiday, most Americans celebrated getting together to enjoy the sights and sounds of fireworks. But for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the traditional holiday festivities can be far from welcome. According to the...
Discarded Fireworks Ignite Two-Alarm Blaze in Longwood Home, No Injuries Reported
Residents of a Longwood gated community were forced to confront the results of a holiday celebration gone awry when used fireworks ignited a two-alarm fire in a 6,000-square-foot home on Alaqua Drive. The Seminole County Fire Department reported that the fireworks, which had been placed in the garage after the Fourth of July festivities, sparked the blaze that enveloped the garage and caused extensive smoke and water damage throughout the residence. The fire erupted on Thursday night, but thankfully, there were no injuries as people inside the home managed to escape in time, according to ClickOrlando.
Off-duty Florida deputy kills family dog after it charges him while walking own dog
CASSELBERRY, Fla. - A Casselberry family is mourning the loss of their dog after Seminole County deputies say it was shot by an off-duty deputy who was walking his own dog on the sidewalk. The sheriff's office says the deputy was a dog lover, who didn't want things to end this way.
Used fireworks sitting in garage spark smoky Seminole County house fire
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Multiple residents had to leave their Seminole County home on Thursday night after fireworks sparked a damaging house fire, officials say. According to the Seminole County Fire Department, officials responded to an occupied home along Alaqua Drive in Longwood late at night on the Fourth of July.
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