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🌱 What we know about the Butler Street apartment fire in Sanford

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Hey there, Sanford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the Butler Street apartment fire in Sanford
  • How a Sanford dad’s split-second decision saved his family of six
  • Why a rising WWE star got renamed at a Sanford show

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sanford apartment building fire displaces 5 families (pressherald.com) — A Wednesday afternoon fire at an apartment building on Butler Street in Sanford displaced five families and killed two dogs, though no residents were hurt. Firefighters contained the blaze to one gutted unit, but water and roof damage mean everyone must relocate temporarily while the cause is investigated and families work with the Red Cross for housing.
   

2. Family of 6 Loses Everything After Fire Breaks Out Inside Garage, but Dad Credits 'Miracle' with Saving Their Lives (Exclusive) (people.com) — A Sanford family of six escaped a devastating early-morning house fire that started in their garage while a Tesla was charging, destroying their home and belongings. They’re now in temporary housing, relying on support from local agencies, church members, and a GoFundMe as they replace essentials and try to restore a sense of normalcy for their children.
   

3. Name Change Coming For WWE Champion's Fiancé (tjrwrestling.net) — A recent WWE NXT live event held in Sanford is where wrestler Anthony Luke quietly received a new in-ring name, Kam Hendrix, as he teamed with other performers in a six-man tag match. The story mainly follows his fiancée, new WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri, but notes Luke is expected to debut on TV soon under a slightly different name, Cam Hendricks.
   

4. In Loving Memory of John Russell Anderson (winterhavendaily.com) — Sanford readers are connected to this tribute through John Anderson’s grandson, Benjamin Ford of Sanford, who survives him. The obituary reflects on Anderson’s life of service in the Marine Corps, his agricultural career, and his deep commitment to family and faith, while noting that he requested no formal services and suggested memorial donations to charitable organizations instead.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Chamber Holiday Party
    Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs , 350 S. Northlake Blvd. , Altamonte Springs
    5:30 pm
  • Phantasmagoria: A Very Dickens Christmas
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce , 201 S. Magnolia Ave. , Sanford
    7:30 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Golf Tournament- Tee Off for Heros
    Mayfair Country Club , 3536 Country Club Road , Sanford
  • Celebrate the Season In Longwood
    Reiter Park , 311 W Warren Ave , Longwood
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to give thanks to Kaitlyn and her husband they came along and brought us some food my little ones are happy and grateful for the kindness that people still have all I ask to our lord that God bless them with plenty of health for them and they
    little ones words can’t describe how grateful I’m with them you’re blessing are on your way once again we want to say thanks (Nextdoor Goldsboro)
  • Hi neighbors, I’m 32 years old and a single mother looking for work.
    I recently earned my law degree and also have a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science. I’m open to anything at the moment. I have experience in… (Nextdoor Ballantrae)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Hiring House Cleaner / Housekeeper for Cleaning Company - Paid Training / Company Car / NO Nights, NO Weekends & NO Holidays OFF in Sanford. Apply here.
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