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Sanford Woman Escapes Devastating Home Explosion Just Moments Before Disaster Strikes

SANFORD, Fla. — A woman narrowly escaped a devastating explosion that left her home in ruins just moments after she left for the evening. The incident occurred at a residence on Stargazer Terrace, where firefighters responded to an emergency call at approximately 5:09 p.m. According to Seminole County Fire Battalion Chief T.J. Martin, the first unit arrived on the scene six minutes later and was met with flames piercing through the roof of the house. …

Breakthrough in 2022 Sanford Case: Mother’s Relief as Son’s Alleged Killer Faces Murder Charges

SANFORD, Fla. — A Florida mother is experiencing a mix of relief and renewed hope nearly two and a half years after her son was tragically killed just days before Christmas in 2022. Authorities have charged 23-year-old Thallas Inman with first-degree premeditated murder in connection to the death of Isaiah Diaz. Inman was already detained on an unrelated murder charge when he was indicted for Diaz’s killing. Shaunkerra Donald, Diaz’s mother, recounted the moment she …

Sanford Man Faces Murder Charges After Allegedly Shooting 76-Year-Old Girlfriend in Their Shared Home

Sanford, NC – A tragic event unfolded in a quiet Sanford neighborhood when a 76-year-old woman was fatally shot at her residence, prompting local authorities to charge her live-in partner with murder, officials said Wednesday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call at a home on River Run Drive late Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Joan Collins deceased with a gunshot wound. The immediate investigation led to the arrest of 66-year-old …

16-Year-Old Arrested After Shooting 10 People at Sanford Event

Sanford, Florida – A 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody by Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputies after an incident at an entertainment venue in Sanford, where 10 individuals were shot during the early hours of Sunday morning. The shooting occurred at Cabana Live on Carraway Place and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the victims, mostly in their lower extremities, according to investigators. The authorities revealed that the violence erupted following a verbal altercation, eventually leading …