Longwood Police Department Welcomes New K-9 Scout to Support School Safety Weapon Detection at Lyman
The Longwood Police Department is proud to introduce Scout, the department's newest K-9, who has been assigned to work alongside the department's School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lyman High School as part of the City's ongoing commitment to school safety. Scout is a specially trained weapon detection K-9 that will assist the Longwood Police Department in supporting a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Working alongside the department's SRO, Scout
City of Longwood Recognizes Citizens on Patrol Members for Assisting in Safe Recovery of Missing Child
The City of Longwood will recognize Citizens on Patrol (COP) members Karen Gehl and Cherie Sanders during this evening’s City Commission meeting for their attentiveness and calm response during an incident that led to the safe recovery of a young child found wandering alone in a Longwood neighborhood. While conducting routine patrol duties in the Skylark subdivision near Raven Avenue, Gehl and Sanders observed a small child wearing only a diaper walking alone in the roadway without an adult nearby.
4th Annual City of Longwood Walk for Autism Awareness & Inclusion at Reiter Park
LONGWOOD, FL – February 9, 2026 The City of Longwood invites the community to come together for the 4th Annual Walk for Autism Awareness & Inclusion, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Reiter Park. This family-friendly event is designed to promote autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion while providing families with access to valuable local resources. Attendees will participate in a welcoming community walk and have the opportunity to connect with more than 40
2nd Annual Longwood Strawberry Fest Returns to Reiter Park on March 7, 2026
The City of Longwood invites the community to celebrate the sweet taste of spring at the 2nd Annual Longwood Strawberry Fest, taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Reiter Park. Following a successful inaugural year, the Longwood Strawberry Fest returns with a full day of family-friendly entertainment, delicious food, and local flair. Attendees can look forward to a wide variety of strawberry-themed treats, including fresh-picked berries and handcrafted desserts, along
Join the City of Longwood for a Valentine's Day Card Workshop for Hospitalized Children
The City of Longwood is excited to announce a special event where the community can come together to spread joy and love to hospitalized children across the nation. Longwood City Hall will serve as both a temporary creative workshop and a drop-off station for handmade Valentine’s Day cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids, an internationally recognized charitable organization that delivers hope, joy, and magic to kids in hospitals through uplifting cards.Event Details: 2-Day Creative Valentine Card
