Well, the pump still will not fill up with water. It gets about 1/2 full and just stays there. When I cut it off, I still get a mini flood from the bottom. I was never sure about whether or not the seal was leaking, so I replaced it per suggestions on here that it could be the culprit for the leaking during the pump running. I still have the leak, but I now have a brand new seal! The pump lid has been fixed.
As I have been watching the pump like a hawk trying to figure it out, I have decided that the leak (while pump is on) is coming from around the front drain plug. This leak is a small drip. Then, the mini flood when I cut it off also comes from this area from what I can tell. I have inspected the inside of the housing a few times and I just don't see a crack. I am now wondering if there is a crack somewhere around there that I just can't see. The only other thing I know to do is to replace the housing. I am at a total loss! Thank you all for helping me think through this problem. Yall have been a HUGE help!