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Winter Springs passed its 2023-2024 budget unanimously Monday, as well as keeping its tax rate flat. The city’s $72.7 million budget is $14 million more compared to the year before, an increase driven by rising property values. The budget sailed through Monday’s City Commission meeting unchanged from that which was proposed at a budget meeting on July 10.
Shuttered Winter Springs Golf Course could be developed
A 133-acre conservation easement set aside 39 years ago for possible parkland may be sold off to make way for a 492-unit housing development in Winter Springs.Mayor Kevin McCann is saying that if it’s not done now, it could be turned into something the city doesn’t want.
Food truck business proposal causes city to rethink ordinance
A proposal for a food truck stop in Winter Springs had Commissioners Monday discussing whether they should rethink an ordinance that took “a great deal of time” to create.
Controversial speed limit change to stay for now in Winter Springs
A speed limit change that immediately had residents complaining will stay, for now, as Winter Springs commissioners debated the merits of dropping the speed limits on one of the city’s most well-traveled roads after it had already happened.
Winter Springs clarifies fake boil water notice
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is investigating an incident involving a Winter Springs political candidate after a social media post had residents fearing unnecessarily for the safety of their drinking water.
Winter Springs considers reversing speed limit reduction
Citing “buyer’s remorse” Winter Springs is quickly considering an about face on recently dropping the speed limit on one of the city’s main roads from 30 mph down to 25 mph.
As garbage rate hikes loom, Winter Springs talks options
Price hikes are on the horizon for one of Winter Springs’ smelliest subjects: solid waste disposal. John Culbertson of MSW consultants analyzed the city’s upcoming garbage and recycling numbers and presented to the city Monday a dire outlook for rates.
Winter Springs mulls future of its “centerpiece”
The big question of what to do with Winter Springs’ “centerpiece” intersection has Commissioners now considering a slew of options after a developer approached the city, wanting to build a gas station at the southwest corner of State Road 434 and Tuskawilla Road.
New state laws hit Oviedo and Winter Springs land, businesses
New state laws coming into effect this month or in the near future are hitting Oviedo and Winter Springs, possibly changing the cities’ landscapes, in some cases literally.
Winter Springs holds the line on property tax rate despite big-dollar budget items
It’s a month and a half until the Sept. 11 budget showdown that will determine how Winter Springs spends its money for the next year, but the city has passed a tentative property tax rate that will remain unchanged, again.