Winter Springs

Winter Springs budget would boost infrastructure spending without raising tax rate

City leaders say utility upgrades and stormwater projects drive spending increase while property tax rate remains unchanged

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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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‘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. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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Winter Springs narrowly approves declaration during Pride month

Winter Springs also finalizes stormwater rate increase in packed meeting.