🌱 How Sanford police will target unsafe driving through May 2026
Hello Sanford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Sanford police will target unsafe driving through May 2026
- How a Sanford officer’s alleged fraud may have cost the city
- Which Sanford storage units are headed to auction next month?
Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
- Friday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Sanford police step up enforcement to protect pedestrians and cyclists (wftv.com) — Sanford police are ramping up patrols around town to better protect people walking and biking, with a special enforcement effort running through May 2026. Officers will be watching for dangerous driving and unsafe pedestrian or cyclist behavior, issuing warnings or tickets while also educating residents on how to safely share local roads. 
2. ‘Betrayed and disgusted:' Sanford officer accused in major fraud scheme, police say (clickorlando.com) — A longtime Sanford police officer has been arrested after investigators say he created fake off-duty assignments and improperly billed the city over many months. The chief condemned the alleged misconduct and pledged to recover any losses, stressing that the department is working to rebuild residents’ trust after the investigation by city finance staff and police.
3. Legal Public Notices 12/17/25 (orlandoweekly.com) — Several storage facilities in Sanford, including U-Haul on Orlando Drive and Rinehart Road and Store Space Lake Mary on East Lake Mary Boulevard, have scheduled online lien auctions of delinquent units in late December and early January. If you rent storage locally, check your account status and these notices carefully, because unpaid balances could lead to your belongings being sold to satisfy the owner’s lien.
4. St. Andrew's Chapel Votes to Leave PCA (ministrywatch.com) — A major Sanford congregation, St. Andrew’s Chapel, has voted to leave the Presbyterian Church in America and operate independently after tensions with the Central Florida Presbytery over transparency and the discipline of lead pastor Burk Parsons. The move raises questions about accountability, the status of disciplined leaders, and how former members and elders who disagree with the church’s direction will be treated going forward.
📸 Around Sanford
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Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Bourbon Night
Decision Tactical , 430 Towne Center Cir Suite A , Sanford
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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South Seminole Business Networking
Rhythm & Smooth Event Venue , 3950 S US Hwy 1792, Suite 2000 , Casselberry
7:30 am -
Preschool Storytime - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch , 215 N Oxford Rd , Casselberry
11:00 am -
Senior Matinee
Longwood, FL Calendar , 200 W Warren Avenue , Longwood
1:30 pm -
Reserved
Longwood, FL Calendar , 200 W Warren Avenue , Longwood
5:00 pm -
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
Deltona, FL Calendar , 2345 Providence Boulevard , Deltona
6:00 pm -
Community Group Run/Walk
Front Running Sports in Lake Mary
6:15 pm -
Boys Basketball @ Hagerty 7pm
Atlantic High School Port Orange, FL 32129
7:00 pm -
A Christmas with Soul
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce , 201 S. Magnolia Ave. , Sanford
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Santa & Mrs. Claus Coming to DeBary
DeBary, FL Calendar DeBary, FL 32761 -
Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
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9:00 a.m. Development Review Committee Meeting
Casselberry Calendar , 95 Triplet Lake Drive , Casselberry
9:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Welcome to our New SCFD Number 39.
This station located at First Street and Orange Blvd has a 100’ Tower Ladder TL39, E39, ALS rescue 39, water tender 39 and Boat 39. This new station… (Nextdoor Estates at Pearl Lake) - Good night everyone just finished my Christmas tree and I’m so grateful my friends give me the decorations !!!
My youngest loves her Christmas tree decorations!!! stay warm is cold outside Good Night everyone (Nextdoor Goldsboro)
- Worldwide Flight Services posted a job opening for Agent Passenger Service Assistant in Sanford. Apply here.
- RaceTrac, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Sanford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanford here.
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