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Oviedo Home Attic Scorched by Lightning Strike, No Injuries Reported
Over the weekend, a lightning strike in Oviedo resulted in an attic fire, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. The incident, which occurred at a residence on Kimberwicke Circle, drew a swift response from firefighters on Saturday evening. As reported by WFTV, the bolt struck a dryer vent, which caused a "small smoldering fire" in the home's attic space.
Central Florida’s 2024 Best Main Streets – Spotlight On Lake Mary
There are rare times suburban sprawl creates a workable, livable city. Lake Mary, north of Longwood in Seminole County is one of these rare gems. Most of Lake Mary seems eerily like the vast majority of Central Florida; chains, small sidewalks and car-focused infrastructure and design. But skip down to 4th Street and you’ll see something different. Mom-and Pop-businesses, a strong sense of self and a bonded community ready to make their city one of the best. This microcosm of a main street is no less so, reveling in stability over the last two decades of intense change.
Motorcycle Collision on Rinehart Road Results in Fatalities and Major Traffic Disruption in Sanford, Florida
A fatal collision early Friday morning resulted in the complete shutdown of a stretch of Rinehart Road in Sanford, Florida. The incident, which occurred around 7:49 a.m. at the intersection of Rinehart Road and Plantation Lakes Circle, involved a motorcycle and prompted immediate response from Florida Highway Patrol troopers. Authorities...
Motorcyclist killed after crashing while going around a curve in Seminole County: FHP
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A motorcyclist is dead after crashing while going around a curve in Seminole County Friday morning, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. on Rinehart Road and Plantation Lakes Circle in Sanford. Authorities said a Honda CBR600RR motorcycle...
Central Florida’s extreme heat dangerous for people, pets
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – We are one week away from the Fourth of July, which means the dog days of summer are almost here. Seminole County Animal Services is piping in air conditioning, powered by generators to beat the heat. Adam Leath, the division manager for SCAS, spoke to...
FEMA Funds New Elevated Home Project in Seminole County to Combat Flood Risks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has formalized plans to provide federal funding for a hazard mitigation reconstruction project in Seminole County. This funding aligns with Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, as per Seminole County press release.
Democrat primary challengers to Cory Mills say they will be more focused on 7th District
Three Democrats critical of Congressman Cory Mills are taking aim at his 7th District seat, undaunted by a nearly 7-point advantage in voter registration for the Republicans. When the Florida Legislature redistricted congressional districts following the 2020 census, the Seminole County-centered 7th shifted politically, sliding northward. Instead of including portions of Orlando, it now includes the southern half of Volusia County.
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