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Sanford Mayor Resigns
This morning, in accordance with Florida election regulations, I resigned my position as Mayor of the City of Sanford. This was done in concert with my opening of a campaign account, and qualifying to seek the office of the Property Appraiser of Seminole County. Serving as Mayor has been one of the proudest achievements of…
Read MoreMayor of Sanford Resigns Effective Today June 8, 2020
Mayor of Sanford Resigns Effective Today June 8, 2020 Jeff Triplett resigned as Mayor of the City of Sanford this morning after nearly 10 years of service. He was first elected Mayor in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2018. “This morning, I resigned my position as Mayor of the City of Sanford. Serving…
Read MoreGovernor’s Executive Order Number 20-139
Individual Activity: • Senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition are strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and take measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19. • All persons in Florida are encouraged to avoid congregating in groups larger than 50 persons. • All persons who work in long-term care facilities…
Read MoreSeek care in a medical emergency even amid COVID-19
Seek care in a medical emergency even amid COVID-19 By Dr. Sean Benoit, Chief Medical Officer at Central Florida Regional Hospital. As stay-at-home orders are lifted and a variety of services become available again, in Central Florida and across the U.S., families and individuals may still be hesitant to seek medical care, even when experiencing…
Read MoreSeminole County Office of Emergency Management update
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (June 1, 2020)- Seminole County Office of Emergency Management has been under a Local State of Emergency (LSE) since March 2, 2020, and continues to monitor COVID-19. There are currently 493 confirmed cases in Seminole County, 485 of which are Seminole County residents and 440 confirmed cases have been completed; there have…
Read MoreCity of Sanford COVID-19 Updates and Reminders
City Hall reopens for business Monday, June 1. The City of Sanford continues to work closely with our residents and businesses to recover from this historic crisis. For the safety of our employees and the public, we ask that anyone who may have been recently exposed to the virus not to visit City Hall at…
Read MoreGraduating Class of 2020
State Attorney’s Monthly Brief
The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program Announcement A Higher standard of Clean!
The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program Announcement A Higher standard of Clean! SERVPRO of North Seminole & West Volusia Counties has announced the launch of Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned—a cleaning and disinfecting program that SERVPRO offers to commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This is a level of clean that goes way beyond janitorial or…
Read MoreSummer Tips for a Successful Transition to Middle School in the Fall
Summer Tips for a Successful Transition to Middle School in the Fall By: Carmen Malca, Middle School Math Teacher at Seminole Science Charter School After an unexpected switch to distance learning amid the ongoing pandemic, many students are more than ready to complete the 2019-2020 school year and begin their well-deserved summer break. While the…
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