TSH: Forrest Lake convicted of embezzlement, 4 other crimes

Today in Sanford History (TSH), Mayor Forrest Lake, a prime example of a Roaring ’20s political scoundrel, was convicted of … More

TSH: Judge Mize imposes first jail sentence for driving drunk

Today in Sanford history (TSH), Seminole County Judge Vernon Mize handed down the first mandatory jail sentence for driving while … More

Today in Sanford History (TSH), local movie buffs gathered by the biggest screen in town for the last time at … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), the U.S. Navy announces it will take over the Sanford Municipal Airport and create a … More

Today in Sanford History (TSH), A.A. “Mac” McClanahan, who served as a Sanford City Commissioner off and on for 30 … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), the founder of Bob Jones University visited Sanford to discuss relocating his evangelical college to … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), future hall-of-famer Jackie Robinson was told to quit a minor league game because the city … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), the city commission approved a new city charter that would lead to the elimination of … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), James Moughton, the Superintendent of Parks for the city of Sanford and father of renowned … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), Mayor A.L. Wilson signed a contract to begin construction of the 13-acre Marina Island complex. … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), Doug Marlette, a member of Seminole High School’s Class of 1967, was awarded the Pulitzer … More

Today in Sanford History (TSH), Robert B. “Bob” Thomas Jr., the first black citizen to be elected to office in … More

On this date in Sanford history, Linda Kuhn was elected mayor of Sanford. Art Woodruff was re-elected District 1 city … More

Today in Sanford history, Dr. John Mettinger Morgan, a popular OB/GYN who delivered more than 4,000 babies during his 35 … More

If Jeno Paulucci had his way, the east end of 1st Street in downtown Sanford would look very different – … More

Today in Sanford history, Drew “Bundini” Brown Jr., who was the motivator and confidant to two of the greatest boxing … More

Today in Sanford history, Brady Lessard was elected mayor, and Art Woodruff was elected to his first term as Sanford … More

Today in Sanford history, W. George Allen, the first black student to graduate from the University of Florida, was born. … More

Today in Sanford history, Bernard David “Buddy” Lake died. It was March 1, 2003. From 1950 to 1982, Lake was … More

Today in Sanford history (TSH), U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black announces the Court’s unanimous decision to save 4 black … More