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.
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State committee sends Winter Springs to governor for investigation
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Winter Springs gives first approval to water rate hike
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Winter Springs audit grilling by state lawmakers fires up Monday
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Winter Springs audit hearing paused for now
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Top Winter Springs City Manager candidate withdraws
After a heated two-hour meeting, the top city manager candidate withdrew, citing contentious comments from two city commissioners
‘Instantaneous’ pond drain leads Winter Springs to spend up to $1.5 million to fix
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