Hauntingly Historic Event Longwood - Immersive journey inside the reportedly-haunted Bradlee-McIntyre House and into the unsettling past of Longwood, featuring the best of both worlds; the world of the living and the world of the dead. Read free at mysanfordherald.com/article/2099,h…

Saturday, Oct. 4, Feed & Fortify Fundraising Gala, dedicated to supporting families of Title I school students who are experiencing homelessness. The event will be held at The Lodge at Lake Conway, 5505 Hansel Avenue in Orlando. Read free at mysanfordherald.com/article/2106,f…

Return to Where It All Began: Florida Road Trip Visits Sanford on Oct. 2 - Read free at mysanfordherald.com/article/2107,r…

Wawa Grand Opening this morning! Erin Moughan poses with the mascot, Wally the Goose. Seminole High School band performs.

Seminole High band performs at Wawa grand opening.

More than a scoreboard. Real story under Friday Night Lights. Sanford Herald is taking you, Behind the Scenes! Not just reporting plays - capturing energy, coach interviews, vibes you can't see from stands. Pre-game interviews with players & story highlights for awesome playbacks

Grand Opening. Health & wellness collective, local practitioners. Free items for first 100 customers. Raffles & drawings for gift baskets. Sports Training, Pilates, Pelvic Therapy & Wellness, Massage , Health & Hormone, Wave & Root Colon Hydrotherapy & Esthetician.

Congratulations Paul Williams and WillSol Wellness on their Grand Opening. The business began their celebration with a ribbon cutting.

COYOTE SIGHTINGS: Problems can significantly be reduced by removing attractants. This can be prevented by: •Securing garbage cans •Removing pet food outdoors •Keeping pets indoors & livestock in predator- resistant enclosures •Walking dogs on a short leash less than six feet

CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Lake Jesup Wilderness Area is currently closed due to high water levels, which can happen during this time of the year. Conditions will continue to be monitored, and the area will reopen once the situation improves.

Road closure: The roadway of W SR 46 from Towne Center Blvd to Wayside Dr is closed to traffic, in all directions, due to a traffic crash. If you are traveling westbound on W SR 46 from Towne Center Blvd, you can ONLY access the eastbound on-ramp to I4. #TrafficUpdate

Anything with a lithium-ion battery- phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools —can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely. Always use the charger that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer. If cord only works when you bend it jit’s time to replace it.

Hello Sanford natives and new comers! I’m Love Lawrence I’m the new Digital Advertising Executive for The Sanford Herald! Learn about all the exciting new ways we can grow and advertise your business together! Via website & Social media! Email: [email protected]

Gridiron Fireworks - There was a scoring explosion, most coming on the efforts on quarterbacks, this past week on the football fields of Central Florida. See Sports, Page 14 & 15.

Pet of the Week-Max, happy 6-year-old brindle/white neutered terrier mix, joyful & loves playing ball. He does a cute bunny hop when excited, loves snuggles. Adoption fee is sponsored. M-F, 12-6 p.m./Sat, 10-4 p.m.. 232 Eslinger Way, Sanford. seminolecountypets.com. See page 2.

Seminole County Historical Society - Haunted Tours at the Museum 2025 at the Museum of Seminole County History expanded from 3 nights to 4 spine tingling nights. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday on Oct. 16, 17, 18 & 19. Read on page 8, Oct. 8 Edition.

This week’s edition, Oct. 8, of the Sanford Herald is available for digital subscribers and print copies on stands at most grocery and convenience stores in Seminole County, DeBary and Osteen. Subscribe at mysanfordherald.com

Come see us at Fort Mellon Park. downtown Sanford, for National Night Out! Lots of free items and free hot dogs!

Spooky season is here, and Mellow Mushroom is celebrating with a favorite Halloween-inspired drink! Available at participating Mellow Mushroom locations now through November 10. Come grab a fun Halloween-Inspired Drink Today! Address: 1831 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771

Qualifying women must meet each of the criteria below: •Ages 40-64 •Household income is less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level •Have no health insurance to cover the cost of a clinical breast exam, mammogram, or Pap smear For appointments call 407-665-3185.