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A rendering shows a potential amenities layout for the possible development of the former Winter Springs Golf Course, leaving the course's fairways undisturbed.

Shuttered Winter Springs Golf Course could be developed

By Isaac Benjamin Babcock ● News ● September 20, 2023

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.

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An image shows audience members at Tuesday night's Seminole County School Board meeting holding up placards to show whether they agreed or disagreed with the speaker. One side was red (showing disagreement) and the other side was green (showing agreement).

No new book bans in Seminole

By Abe Aboraya ● News ● September 20, 2023

Seminole County Public Schools’ meeting went late into the evening Tuesday night, as members of Moms for Liberty took hours reading excerpts from books the group wants to see banned from the schools.

Local events this week – Latin night, drum circle, date night under the stars

By Sofia Sutter ● Events ● September 20, 2023

Discover local events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs this week and beyond, including a drum circle, a town hall meeting on Oviedo’s proposed $47 million public safety building, a romantic evening under the stars, and a murder magic mystery show.

An image of the proposed layout for the Winter Springs Patio development at the intersection of S.R. 434 and Belle Avenue.

Food truck business proposal causes city to rethink ordinance

By Isaac Benjamin Babcock ● News ● September 13, 2023

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.

Patrons stand in line at The Knot food truck at the City of Winter Springs' Food Truck Thursday.

Local events this week – donut market, bird feeder building, free movie

By Sofia Sutter ● Events ● September 13, 2023

Dive into hyperlocal events this week in Winter Springs and Greater Oviedo such as a donut market at Oviedo Brewing, a fish fry, a bird feeder building event, and a free movie.

Controversial speed limit change to stay for now in Winter Springs

By Isaac Benjamin Babcock ● News ● September 6, 2023

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.

An image shows a year-over-year budget comparison shows the change in average taxable value and what that means for school property taxes.

See what the newly approved tax rate for Seminole schools means for you

By Abe Aboraya ● News ● September 6, 2023

Seminole County Public Schools has approved a tax rate for next year that’s a slight drop from the year before.

Local events this week – local football, a book signing, and a spirit animal quest

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● September 6, 2023

Participate in local events this week and next week in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs, including local football, live music at Oviedo Rock and Brews, an Enola Holmes book signing, and a spirit animal quest.

A fake boil water notice features a photo of Winter Springs Commission candidate Brandon Morrisey.

Winter Springs clarifies fake boil water notice

By Isaac Benjamin Babcock ● News ● August 30, 2023

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.

An image of a vendor at the Oviedo Farmers Market.

Local events this week – karaoke, farmers market, and rock painting

By Sofia Sutter ● Events ● August 30, 2023

Join in on local events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs from this free, weekly listing, including a karaoke night party, the return of the Oviedo Farmers Market, and rock painting.