Seminole County

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.

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Seminole County primary 2026
Who’s on the Seminole County primary ballot for 2026

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

autism services Seminole County
New Seminole County campus offers closer autism services

OCA provides care for adults with autism after the ‘service cliff.’

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Help us report on property tax reform and affordability

Oviedo Community News wants to know what affordability means to you.

SCPS budget cuts
SCPS weighs more budget cuts with $3M recurring shortfall

State lawmakers have steadily cut the school tax rate for 14 consecutive years.

Seminole County property tax reform
Seminole County’s potential impact from property tax reform: $188M over two years

As budget decisions loom, commissioners say the time is now to start planning.

Seminole County Schools budget cuts hit Lawton Chiles band program

One of only two band directors cut from the school, class eliminated as parents protest budget cuts in school system increasingly facing funding pressure from Tallahassee.

Ali’s Hope Hub opens to help struggling students before it’s too late

Winter Springs students’ graduation gift to younger students: a permanent place for emotional support and new friendships during tough times.

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McCulloch Road expansion denied by Orange County

Seminole County Commission, residents oppose the project, worried it could ultimately fuel a McCulloch road bridge over the Econ River.

Seminole County hurricane prep
Flood mitigation efforts continue across Seminole County ahead of hurricane season

As Seminole County hurricane prep ends, officials cite aging infrastructure and lessons learned from prior flooding.

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