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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.

Jay Getty Jenny Barringer Simpson
After 35 years of teaching, coaching and directing, Hagerty’s Jay Getty crosses the finish line – Part 2

Part 2 of our 3-part series on Jay Getty, his Olympic champion runner Jenny Barringer Simpson, and the impacts of coaching on family life.

Winter Springs pride
Winter Springs narrowly approves declaration during Pride month

Winter Springs also finalizes stormwater rate increase in packed meeting.

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.

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.

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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Local governments feel rising gas prices too

One resident says cities will have to raise taxes. 'Are you going to stop garbage collection?'

Winter Springs Commission declines airport road funding – for now

Seminole County backs off request for S.R. 452 road funding, but expects to revisit it soon. Discussion veers into Jetta Point Park property hotel, lights for parks. 

Winter Springs votes to raise stormwater rates by $5 per month

‘It may stop us from being re-elected,’ commissioner says, as city finalizes plans to maintain city, community stormwater ponds to prevent flooding