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Kathryn Brudzinski

Kathryn covers Winter Springs, covering the city’s public meetings and important matters in the community. She is a local journalist with experience covering local government meetings and issues that impact the residents she serves. She’s a University of Central Florida graduate with a bachelors degree in print/digital journalism, as well as a certificate in public and professional writing. She previously served as the assistant news editor for the UCF student newspaper NSM Today.

When she’s not working, she likes to curl up with her cats and a good book.

Kathryn's Latest Articles

Winter Springs Veteran memorial
Winter Springs Veteran committee stays, budget questioned  

In a room filled halfway with Winter Springs veteran families, Commissioner Paul Diaz quickly made an about face on a cut the city was considering.

A large pipe emerging from the ground is part of Winter Springs' current wastewater treatment system. A new state law could inject funding for major, local projects, such as this wastewater treatment system. future vision
Winter Springs Commission talks infrastructure, future vision

A future vision of the future began to emerge, and the city's new city manager took a more public role, as rancor gave way to cooperation.

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Tensions escalate as Commission mulls killing city committees

In a night marked by infighting, Winter Springs' new Commission pushed toward a resolution that could end its Veteran Advisory Committee and others.

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Looking toward the future of Central Winds Park 

Central Winds Park has played host to huge festivals and countless sporting events. Now the city looks to the future of its flagship park.

Canterbury Retreat and conference center closed
Community reminisces about shuttered Canterbury Retreat 

The sudden closing of the Canterbury Retreat took many in the community by surprise. Now former guests hope it can be saved.

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Winter Springs approves city drinking water system upkeep proposal 

Winter Springs drinking water system components could see an improvement if a half million dollar refurbishment plan goes forward.

Tensions rise as Winter Springs commissioners critique mayor, trade barbs 

As tensions rise on the Commission, attempts to defuse are followed by a unusual call to fire all volunteer city boards.

Winter Springs approved the contract for its new city manager, Kevin Sweet.
New Winter Springs city manager faces daunting challenge

New Winter Springs city manager faces potential swath of sudden changes to government operations after election of new Commission.

Winter Springs city manager fired
Winter Springs interim city manager fired in 4-1 vote 

Two staffers were taken by surprise and then asked if either wanted the job while watching the city manager be fired.

Residents react as new Winter Springs commissioners take their seats 

As new Winter Springs commissioners take their seats, some in the crowd offer hope for the future while others decried barbs thrown.

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