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Seminole County Public Schools bans out-of-state and overnight field trips, or did they?

Seminole County Schools announced an apparent ban on out-of-state trips, which would have stopped its top athletes and scholars from traveling the country, citing budget issues. Currently SCPS can only survive 3 years pulling from budget reserves without risking a state takeover.

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Winter Springs to review purchasing policy in wake of hotel card use

Winter Springs also prioritizes penny sales tax spending for coming years, with a focus on stormwater and bridges.

Dwell Oviedo seeking approval for storage facility

More than a decade after the Oviedo residential project was approved, it's back with a proposed amendment to add a 115,000-square-foot, 78-foot-tall storage building.

Tuskawilla Middle student wins first-ever design contest

“I voted” sticker to be given to thousands of voters this year as they exit the polls, featuring a Tuskawilla Middle School student's design. 

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McCulloch Road expansion raises questions of area’s traffic future

“Very sensitive area for wildlife,” could hang in the balance as commissioners fear developing too close to Econ River could trigger the state or developers building a bridge to cross into the rural area. 

Oviedo accepts state grant for major road safety project

Mitchell Hammock Road in its traverse through the pastoral landscape of the Duda Sod farm will soon look significantly different.

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Oviedo welcomes new art to enhance the city

Four new art projects are in the works to be placed around the city. Oviedo’s Public Arts Board uses local artists to encourage community through art.

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Winter Springs election to be heavily contested as candidates line up

2026 Seminole County election season heats up: Two incumbent county commissioners draw opponents, Winter Springs seats draw new challengers.

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Winter Springs stormwater rate could go up to pay for pond maintenance

Rates would eventually double to $20 per month by 2030, under a proposal commissioners workshopped this week

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Oviedo residents may see significant increase in trash collection rates

Trash collection rates could rise several times in the next few years if a plan goes forward, in response to increasing costs from inflation and other factors.

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