Longwood

Seminole County Sheriff's Office: Longwood man under investigation for alleged child porn draws gun on SCSO detective despite warning not to; subsequently shot & killed
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Henry Frederick Mon, 09/29/2025 - 10:28
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Seminole County Sheriff’s Office detectives are actively investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Hatfield Court and East Wekiva Trail, in unincorporated Longwood, involving a retired county firefighter.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office: Make sure you lock up your bicycle or it could end up like this
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Henry Frederick Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:11
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- You leave it, lock it! That's the message from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Lessons learned when Matt Morgan & John Cena wrestled in 4-on-2 handicap match in 2004
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Henry Frederick Sun, 03/23/2025 - 18:05
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- So, did Matt Morgan ever wrestle John Cena? You betcha!

Aftermath of tornado that slammed Longwood & other areas of Seminole County 9 days ago: $10 million in damages; 52 structures impacted Henry Frederick Wed, 03/19/2025 - 21:29
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Cleanup continues nine days after a powerful EF-2 tornado on March 10 slammed parts of Seminole County, including the city of Longwood.

Retired Wrestling Giant Matt Morgan: 'WWE pulled off the Cena heel turn to perfection' Henry Frederick Fri, 03/07/2025 - 17:06
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The way retired wrestling giant Matt Morgan sees it, "WWE pulled off the Cena heel turn to perfection" at its Elimination pay-per-view event. 

Longwood Mayor Matt Morgan thanks police department for 'record-setting' back-to-school event Henry Frederick Mon, 08/01/2022 - 20:58
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- If there's one thing that puts Longwood Mayor Matt Morgan head and shoulders above dozens of municipal leaders, besides the fact that he's close to 7 feet tall, is his graciousness.

Longwood Mayor Matt Morgan proud to be guest of honor for celebration of citizen Bob Geller's 100th birthday Henry Frederick Mon, 07/18/2022 - 05:31
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Mayor Matt Morgan was thrilled to be called upon for his role in a special celebration on Sunday for a city resident on his 100th birthday.

Matt Morgan, pro wrestler turned Longwood mayor and now 2020 candidate for higher office, reacts to Seminole County mask mandate

Create: Tue, 06/30/2020 - 12:01
Author: Henry
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Matt Morgan, pro wrestler turned Longwood mayor and now 2020 candidate for higher office, reacted to Seminole County's mask mandate issued Monday, incencensed with the process - that municipal leaders weren't consulted or given the opportunity to discuss the issue beforehand.

Longwood Cops: Gentle dog Isaac long since reunited with owner
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Henry Frederick Sun, 11/05/2017 - 05:26
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- A loveable liver/white German short-haired pointer named Isaac has been reunited wth its owner, Bill Kroll, Longwood police noted in a Facebook post a few weeks back for those out therewho may still be  wondering how the the 65-pound dog made out.

Half dozen pooches on 'Declared Dangerous Dogs List' in Seminole County

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Each year Animal Services receives and investigates dozens of complaints about potential dangerous dogs. Some investigations result in a dog being declared a dangerous dog in accordance with the Florida Statutes, Chapter 767, and the Seminole County Code, Chapter 20.