Winter Springs pickleball court could open in March
Commissioners shot down an idea to charge fees to use Winter Springs pickleball courts.
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Applying for FAFSA or a magnet school? Here are dates to watch
Magnet school applications, FAFSA and Tallahassee weigh on parents' minds with deadlines coming quickly.
Homestead tax exemption could double, but cause shortfalls
The homestead tax exemption increase would save taxpayers money, but local governments would have to scramble to fill a more than $1 billion budget shortfall.
The General Public House replaced in Town Center, Villagio gets retro arcade
Fork & Barrel will replace The General Public House, and Perfect Pours Taproom is being replaced with a retro arcade.
Winter Springs misses deadline on audited financials
State money is now at risk for Winter Springs after the city missed a moved-up deadline to give to the state. But the city now has a 30-day grace period.
Investigation of Winter Springs could jeopardize grant money
An investigation of Winter Springs could pause state grant money coming into the city just as the city is working on a more than $100 million water treatment system overhaul.
Seminole County banned books list reached 110 in 2023
One author is worried the banned books are affecting her ability to get published
State committee sends Winter Springs to governor for investigation
If Florida’s Chief Inspector, tapped by a state committee, finds the city is in a financial crisis, state officials could take over the city’s finances
Winter Springs faces stern warnings at audit committee meeting
A state senator threatens to send Winter Springs to governor’s office over late financial reports during a contentious audit committee meeting.
Winter Springs gives first approval to water rate hike
The water rate hike would bring the average bill to effectively double by 2029. But the increased revenue will pay for two new wastewater plants