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Levi Johnson Jr.

5 years 9 months ago

Levi Johnson Jr., 74, of DeLand, passed away March 26, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Daytona Beach.

He was born in Jacksonville and worked as a landscaper.

Sanford officials gathered at 400 Locust Avenue for the groundbreaking on the site of the future Georgetown Square Apartments on Wednesday afternoon.

Sanford Housing Authority breaks ground on Georgetown Square Apartments

5 years 9 months ago

Ground was broken on the long-awaited Georgetown Square Apartments on Wednesday, marking the end of a years-long quest for better affordable housing in the area after the Redding Gardens Apartments were demolished in 2013.

Jason and Grant Amato embraced in a video presented as evidence in Grant's bond hearing on Wednesday.

Chuluota triple homicide suspect denied bond

5 years 9 months ago

Grant Amato, accused of murdering three family members at their Chuluota home in January, was denied bond at a hearing on Wednesday when Judge Jessica Recksiedler ruled that he would be a risk in several different fashions if released.

Bartender Daniel Nicholas at Little Fish Huge Pond, in full swing as customers enjoy drinks, music and conversation.

After 12 years downtown Little Fish Huge Pond to close

5 years 9 months ago

Iconic downtown Sanford dive bar and independent art hub Little Fish Huge Pond is closing its doors April 1, according to owner Moire Wisdom in a Facebook post.

Herbie at his last home at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. He somtimes played the xylophone for guests.

Sanford’s famous chicken, Herbie Hancock, passes away at Central Florida Zoo

5 years 9 months ago

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced this week that one of downtown’s former famous fixtures, Herbie Hancock the chicken, passed away Monday.