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Black Bear Wilderness Area (above) west of Sanford is located at 5298 Michigan Ave. There are 1600 acres to explore including a 7.1 mile trail loop as well as a hike to the river.

Despite self-isolation, students can learn in nature and through social media

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

With so many families self-isolating these days, there are some safe ways to enjoy nature this week before Seminole County Public Schools begin distance learning online March 30.

Colonial Room Restaurant Owner Michelle Simoneaux shows how careful employees are being by sanitizing between customers and meals.

Small businesses try to hold on in the wake of mandated closings, diminishing customers

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

The sign simply read, “Toilet Paper In Stock.”

Among many other businesses and gathering places, the Central Florida Zoo also announced it would be closing this week.

Sanford City officials hold emergency meeting to address Coronavirus concerns

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

The Sanford City Commission held an emergency meeting Thursday and approved an ordinance to ban people with connection to the novel coronavirus from entering any city facility.

Seminole County schools implement ‘distance learning,’ ask for food donations

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

Seminole County teachers agreed Thursday to begin preparing for “distance learning” with classes starting March 30.

Sanford Police use GPS, business cooperation to locate suspect who shot into daycare

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

Police tracked down and arrested a 19-year-old Sanford man Wednesday afternoon after finding bullet holes in a home, a Mercedes and a daycare caring for 38 children on Summerlin Avenue. No one was hurt in the incident.

The Arrest Report

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

A nugget of advice: don’t bring drugs to your probation meeting

A lock on the gate of the Splashpad at Fort Mellon Park on a spring break afternoon shows how the coronavirus pandemic has affected life in Sanford.

Sanford cancels all special events, shuts down public facilities in wake of Coronavirus

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

The City of Sanford announced a series of precautionary measures Monday regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic, including canceling all special events through April, although public meetings will be held as planned for now.

Wicklow Elementary, one of the locations for the food distribution.

Seminole County schools to offer breakfast, lunch while kids are out of school

4 years 9 months ago By Sanford1

Every Seminole County public school student 18 and under can pick up free breakfast and lunch meals daily during the week after spring break, the district announced Monday.

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