Lauren Rowe is director of communications at Orlando Sanford International Airport and was an Emmy award-winning news anchor.

A Longwood woman’s vision will blossom on local screens in October at the 25th annual South Asian Film Festival

By the end of 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will have been diagnosed in women across the United States this year.

For 10 years, NextStep Orlando has given those living with spinal cord injuries hope, encouragement, and the drive to one day walk again.

Altamonte’s Chad and Holly Nuttle are the Florida Foster Parents of the Year

Bowling is taking this local phenom far, but his head and his heart remain close to home.

And just like that, another Florida summer is upon us, but luckily you don’t have to go very far to enjoy our beautiful Sunshine State. Here are our top picks for fun things to do in your neighborhood and around town this summer.

The safety of our children and staff has and will always be our top priority.

Special summer events at the Seminole County Public Library

There is no greater duty that we have as law enforcement officers than to pay respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty.

If you’re like most parents, you probably greet the end of summer with a mixture of emotions. However, summer will be over before you know it – which means back-to-school time is just around the corner. Are you ready?

This recent Lake Brantley High School grad made sure the pageantry of prom was available to all

Inside The Springs, residents are putting their old grocery bags to good use to help the homeless and protect the Earth

The 2019 class of inductees into the Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame spans decades, multiple sports, and the full spectrum of community service

Hurricane season began on June 1, but Duke Energy prepares for massive storms year-round and urges you to be prepared, too.

Lake Brantley High’s athletic director is named the best in Florida

Altamonte’s own Annamarie Nieves is just back from Abu Dhabi with a chestful of medals from the Special Olympics World Games

As well-traveled parents, we are always looking for ways to expose our girls to the great big world out there.

Get ready for a star-studded evening of entertainment on August 18, all to benefit the Steinway Society and its mission to help children in need take a seat at the piano.

At 86 years young, this local dance teacher won’t let age determine when the music is done.

The community rallies to outfit the Lyman High football team with special concussion-reducing helmets

Casselberry’s Gabbie Buendia is a two-time valedictorian and one of America’s brightest young minds

The engineering magnet programs at Milwee Middle School and Lyman High are working together to solve big problems and win big trophies.

These local artists combine creepy and cute to forge their own artistic path.

With tremendous support from our community, the Garmon family made their second adoption a dream come true.

Meet the muscle behind the Wekiva Strong movement.

Inspire of Central Florida is hard at work to help both businesses and those with special needs.

These local Girl Scouts are celebrating more than a decade of dedication together.

Seminole County Public Library offers a wide range of programs to help you meet your goals.

SCPS is focused on our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens. - Dr. Walt Griffin, superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools.

Sheriff Dennis Lemma shares 2018 State of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Spring cleaning starts with safety first. - Jemima Desir, MD, MBA, Florida Poison Information Center

Bears have a schedule, just like you do. - Diane Hirth, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Ever been curious about 3D printing, or wanted to see how it works for yourself? - Sara White, Seminole County Public Library.

For 10 years, students at Lake Brantley High School have gotten real-world experience working at the on-campus CFE Credit Union branch, and now would-be bankers at Lake Howell High are breaking into the business, too.

They call her the Energizer Bunny, and this 100-year-old Meals on Wheels volunteer continues to help others with a power all her own

Local printmaker breathes new life into a centuries-old art form

Lake Brantley alumni combine love, family, and farming

Local Eagle Scout honors the founder of the Special Olympics and its athletes.

With an industry veteran at the helm, South Seminole Middle School’s TV news production program is as fun as it is authentic.

The Wekiva River Players celebrate their 25th anniversary with the show that started it all

Maitland Middle School volleyball teams just can’t lose!

Teen-led Greyhound Buddies program pairs Lyman students with their special-needs peers to promote inclusion and opportunity for all.

When Longwood resident Chris Connor collapsed from a heart attack on the Seminole Wekiva Trail, a series of incredible events led to a life-changing and life-saving encounter among three complete strangers.

Meals on Wheels, Etc. celebrates 45 years of tasteful service to those in need.

Check out these fourth of July events in Seminole County!

The Buddy Up Tennis program based at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry gives players with Down syndrome the chance to make friends and have fun, but the volunteers who run it get so much more.

Seminole County’s new BFF 100 program helps high schoolers earn community service hours by training and fostering shelter dogs.

Hall of Fame athletes have it, the intangible that separates them from other elite players and helps them transcend the game itself. Longwood’s Coury Knowles has his own version of it, too, and though he never took the field, he earned a rightful place with his teammates in the UF Baseball Hall of Fame

Three passionate business owners share what it’s like to run modern companies from the classic homes inside Longwood’s historic district

In Seminole County, several visual art groups bring color and creativity to the community on a regular basis. Here we showcase three of these groups – one a relative newcomer, while the other two have been around for decades. All three are brimming with talented artists who encourage and support each other as they help make our world a more beautiful place.

Want to do some good this summer? Here’s a roundup of area volunteer opportunities with options for the whole family

...And it resides right here in our community. Meet the modern-day big band leaders who are sharing The Great American Songbook with new generations of music lovers.

The Musical Minds Choir uses song to lift the spirits and stimulate the memories of those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Retirement is not for everybody, and it just didn’t work out for two local go-getters who found fulfilling new careers after their traditional working days were done

This young Winter Springs actress is traveling the world to promote her hit movie and shine a new light on homelessness right here in our community

They can’t write you a speeding ticket (yet), but thanks to a new partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and local elementary schools, campus Safety Patrols are now genuine Junior Deputies

Project Linus gives thousands of handmade blankets to children in need – and an equal amount of smiles to the local women who sew them