Lake Mary and Sanford

Road rage in Lake Mary ends with shots fired

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 1:22:35 AM

Road Rage in Seminole County involves cops and the suspect firing their guns. Thankfully no one was hurt.

Lake Mary woman killed in crash near Sanford

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 3:30:50 PM

A 65-year-old Lake Mary woman was killed in a car crash near Sanford late Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

DeLand womana s essay in Chicken Soup book

Posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:52:12 PM

BEACON PHOTO/JEN HORTON Nori Thomas, aka DeLand resident Dee Gatrell, holds a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family.

DeBary mayor keeps post, but some question rule used to challenge him

Posted on Sunday, December 6, 2009 5:50:23 PM

The city kept its mayor after fellow council members considered whether to force him to forfeit his seat.

Sanford hay art born of 1 bale and chicken wire

Posted on Friday, December 4, 2009 5:41:38 PM

In October, a $55 bale of hay and a mess of chicken wire turned into a witch who eyed downtown Sanford at the corner of First Street and Park Avenue.

Holiday Tour of Homes in Sanford

Posted on Friday, December 4, 2009 9:39:45 AM

Now in its 21st year, the annual Holiday Tour of Homes has become a holiday tradition in Sanford.

Michigan native wins Volt paint color contest

Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6:59:57 PM

Voters today selected a name created by a Southeast Michigan native for the lead paint color of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car.

Sanford police investigate crime under their own roof

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 6:47:59 PM

For Sanford police, investigating crimes is their business. But the crimes usually don't occur under the roof of the police station.

Habitat cuts its spending, raises income

Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2009 11:18:18 AM

In October 2008, the Habitat for Humanity's retail store netted $804 for the organization.

Fight breaks out at Brandon Walmart

Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 10:58:50 AM

Black Friday doors opened at 4 and 5 a.m. at most stores. At the Walmart on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon, we're already hearing about a fight breaking out over GPS 10 Connects Beau Zimmer was there when the fight broke out.

She calls currency "bogus" -- and now she's wanted

Posted on Friday, November 27, 2009 3:06:53 AM

Donna Brinkle is a tiny, cheerful woman, given to calling strangers "dearie." She also is a tax protester.

Chevy Volt: Name that color - Sanford man may be the winner

Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2009 4:09:51 AM

Dave Thomas, an employee of United Trophy in Orlando, is one of three finalists in a national contest in which contestants get to give a name to a color of the Chevrolet's new electric hybrid Volt.

African heroine to take part in Sanford performance

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:57:50 PM

Dr. Tererai Trent, a woman from Zimbabwe who overcame extreme hardship to become a medical doctor in the U.S. -- and who has been written about extensively in the New York Times and featured on Oprah -- will narrate a dance performance next weekend in Sanford.

Police identify suspect in Sanford puppy theft

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:02:10 AM

A woman police think stole two pint-size puppies from a Sanford pet store is also wanted elsewhere in Florida.

I-4 gunman pleads no contest

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 8:02:01 PM

Mario Franceschi, 21, of Longwood, on Monday, November 23, 2009 pleaded no contest in Sanford to shooting from a car as it traveled down Interstate 4 a year ago during a road rage incident that led to a fatal crash.

Help sought in hit-and-run 'outbreak'

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 12:14:09 AM

Former cop tries to clear name 2 former teachers disciplined for testing improprieties Son follows father's footsteps to promote child welfare Parking tops New Smyrna CRA concerns Public records for Nov.

Sanford firefighters are top stair climbers

Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:08:24 AM

How much can you accomplish in 4 minutes and 1 second? Last weekend that was all it took for Lt.

College President's Double-Dipping To Cost Taxpayers

Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:57:55 PM

Seminole State College's president already gets a $230,000 per year salary with many perks.

Seminole teacher killed in crash

Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:37:33 PM

A popular Seminole County teacher was killed in a car crash Sunday night. 42-year-old Christy Reynolds died in a crash on State Road 46 near Sanford.

Finalists Picked In 2011 Chevrolet Volt Paint Naming Contest

Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 1:27:50 PM

General Motors first revealed the production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in September of 2008 and ever since the original unveiling the car has appeared in the same silver exterior with an emerald hue.