A new device to monitor and track traffic trends could be coming to Seminole County soon, which would lead to hopefully smoother driving patterns and better traffic flow, according to Sanford-based... + continue reading
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By Susan WennerPeople Editor It was 7 years ago when the Longwood Chief of Police approached Eugene Gray about developing a patrol group for citizens. Shortly, 7 residents joined him to form the Longwood Citizens on Patrol (COP).The married father of 2 with 4 grandchildren had completed the College of Advanced Traffic in Virginia but the... + continue reading
By Susan WennerPeople Editor Elegance was in the air as guests filed into the Lake Mary Marriott to attend Feed the Need Central Florida's first Gala and Casino Night.The fundraiser was planned in hopes to raise, not only awareness, but also funding for a facility to serve the homeless and care for the needy in the community.Central Florida... + continue reading
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A vehicle crash left one pedestrian dead after the vehicle reportedly ran him over as he was lying in the road, the Florida Highway Patrol states.The incident occurred at 4 a.m. on Friday morning at the intersection of Alafaya Trail and Econlockhatchee River Plaza.A 2000 Chevy pickup was driving north on Alafaya Trail at around 4 a.m. and came... + continue reading
Poor Donald Trump, no matter what he says or does, he is wrong. Our Domestic TalibanThe latest is the media frenzy in Charlottesville, VA. Then we have the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, demanding that streets in Brooklyn with the names of Confederate generals be changed. Cuomo has been around for a while, why has he waited... + continue reading
Alfredo Jackson Rivas (left) and Guy Junior Hughes.
Two suspects have been arrested in the stabbing and attempted armed robbery at Wolfy's last weekend – Alfredo Jackson Rivas, 36, and Guy Junior Hughes, 47.Rivas is an ex-employee of Wolfy's, according to the Sanford Police Department's arrest report. Wolfy’s is a bar and grill located on Sanford’s marina at 520 N. Palmetto Ave.The crime in... + continue reading
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Photos courtesy of Florida LeagueThe Florida League has announced (from top to bottom) Sadler Goodwin, David Litchfield, Drew Pedden and Chase Smartt as its top four award winners for 2017. Other winners were Omar Villaman and Anthony George, Team MVP’s, Dathan Prewett and Paxton Rigby, Team Sportsmanship, and CJ Carter and David Litchfield (see photo above) for the Sanford River Rats and Altamonte Springs Scorpions, while Sanford’s Kevin Davidson was the Florida League Coach of the year.
Florida League names 2017 Award Winners From Staff Reports The Florida Collegiate Summer League has announced its individual and team award winners for the 2017 season.The Winter Garden... + continue reading
Photo courtesy of Arch Boothe, Magic Memories, Inc.In late May, 33 student athletes and one coach were honored as the best from 2016-2017 at the Seminole County Breakfast of Champions presented by Spectrum Sports.
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Herald photo by Jim WentzHigh School football returns this Thursday and Friday when all 12 Seminole County schools take part in Kickoff Classics.
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Poor Donald Trump, no matter what he says or does, he is wrong. Our Domestic TalibanThe latest is the media frenzy in Charlottesville, VA. Then we have the Governor of New York, Andrew... + continue reading
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By Susan WennerPeople Editor It was 7 years ago when the Longwood Chief of Police approached Eugene Gray about developing a patrol group for citizens. Shortly, 7 residents joined him to form the... + continue reading
,Sanford area residents attend Tim Raines’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. First Row, seated: Mrs. Florence Raines. Second Row, L-R: Pastor Ronald W. Merthie; Mr. Ned Raines Sr.; Tim Raines, Sr.; Bobby Reynolds; Randy Merthie. Back Row, L-R: Kenneth Bentley, Pastor Paul P. Wright, Charles Reynolds
