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Sen. Jason Brodeur flips, calls for bill amendment that could gut rural boundaries in Seminole, Orange counties

Senate Bill 208 would allow property owners to sue for rural properties’ ‘fair market value’  if developed to the density of neighboring areas

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Winter Springs commissioners talk plans on ‘horrible’ 5G towers going up, as 14 more applications come through 

Winter Springs also saw plans for an oil change center in the Town Center, and mapped out plans for a charter review

Proposals to slash property taxes would hit Oviedo, Winter Springs especially hard

Commissioner says proposals would turn counties into ‘third-world counties,’ hollowing out budgets for parks, trails, roads and more.

Oviedo reboots centennial mural contest after deluge of AI-generated proposals causes uproar 

Oviedo Council sets clear guidelines banning the use of AI in a new call for artists for the mural competition.

Oviedo Community News joins other local news outlets to launch weekly local news program, “Talking Central Florida”

Jesse Phillips, alleged author of bill that would give mayor more power, now running for mayor

“It’s going to be, I suspect, one of the more expensive races in Winter Springs history,” incumbent Mayor Kevin McCann, who opposes the bill, said. “I hear that there will be a great deal of money coming from outside of Winter Springs entering this race.” 

Operating concerns lead to audit of Twin Rivers Golf Club

Following concerns about possible mismanagement at Twin Rivers Golf Club, and investigation has begun at the Oviedo-owned club.

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