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.”
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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.
Local Spring Break and Summer Camps Guide
From STEM to soccer and flag football to theater, Oviedo Community News rounded up camps for kids in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs and put them in a handy guide.
County, CFX pass funding agreement for 417 connector to Sanford airport
The S.R. 417 to Sanford Airport connector project’s first big milestone is due to be crossed in 2028, but it’s a long way from being driven on.
Riders still struggling to get to work using Scout
Multiple riders told Oviedo Community News that their wait times for Lynx’s replacement, Scout, would recalculate, including getting much worse. But a county spokesman says the system’s improving.
Oviedo School ‘weapon’ incident highlights human element in AI security systems
Emphasizing safety over risk, an Oviedo school went into lockdown after an AI security system detected a ‘weapon’ that looked like a gun.
Voting by mail in ’26? Make sure your request is valid
In Seminole County and across the state, voters may be surprised to see their vote by mail request is out of date and not accepted.