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DeSantis Seminole County budget signing

DeSantis vetoes Seminole County appropriations worth $2.5M

Projects included a smart water meter system upgrades, an AI system to monitor schools for guns and crosswalk projects, but were vetoed by DeSantis.  

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City of Oviedo plants Liberty Tree as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration

Newly planted hickory tree is one of seven planned Liberty Trees across Seminole County to commemorate semiquincentennial.

Oviedo begins preparing for potential property tax vote impact

“There are places in this state, cities that will probably not continue to exist,” Seminole County Property Appraiser Johnson said. 

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‘Stump city:’ Winter Springs tree removal policy could change after issues raised

After a tree fell on a car, the city spent $218,000 on tree removal, but residents and commissioners now say the city has gone too far cutting down trees.

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After 35 years of teaching, coaching and directing, Hagerty’s Jay Getty crosses the finish line – Part 3

Dedication to being a coach sometimes involves a trade that coaches who are parents know they can't take back.

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Winter Springs commissioner travel policy gets an update after scandal

After reporting on Winter Springs commissioners repaying expenses, the travel policy gets a ‘common sense’ update. 

New Oviedo on the Park mural approved following AI controversy

After restarting the process to find a winner after many of the mural applicants used AI to create their proposed designs, Oviedo has a winner to commemorate 100 years.

Oviedo Community News wins five awards for in-depth articles and series
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Want to wish Oviedo Olympian Jenny Simpson well?

'Keep the energy coming,' says retiring Hagerty coach Jay Getty

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Who’s on the Seminole County primary ballot for 2026

County Commission Candidate Nakicha Dunn calls foul as 2026 primary qualifying ends.

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