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Seminole County school start times likely to remain the same next year, despite state push

Possible Seminole County student walkouts to protest ICE next week get attention from parents, education commissioner.

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Inside — and outside — Rep. Cory Mills’ charged Oviedo town hall

Oviedo Community News was on the scene at the Cory Mills town hall, both inside for the fiery back-and-forths, and outside, where hundreds of protestors gathered for hours.

Hearing today on bill to give Winter Springs mayor more authority: ‘It’s time for a shakeup’ 

This is the 2nd of three committee stops for the bill, which would grant the Winter Springs mayor more power and which data in the bill indicates was written by a possible 2026 mayoral candidate.

After Clubhouse Deli failures, does Winter Springs code enforcement need an update?

Commissioner Diaz says current Winter Springs code enforcement system creates ‘illusion of oversight,’ has proposal for city manager to update codes

Cory Mills to hold town hall in Oviedo Thursday

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills is currently under House investigation for sexual misconduct, ethics violations. He will hold two town hall events this week.

Affordable housing, a canopy walk and tower could come with updated redevelopment plan

Oviedo approves an updated community redevelopment plan to align with 2045 city plans. And that could include a soaring canopy walk proposed by a former City Councilman.

Seminole County students still carrying $600,000 in lunch debt despite ‘largest donation … ever’ 

Oviedo’s family-owned DUDA company donated $200,000 to wipe out the lunch debt of 5,000 students, but a massive need remains.

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