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Winter Springs commissioner seeks comparison of city and county policing costs
Officials discussed gathering cost figures at the Sept. 28 commission meeting, according to local reporting.
Tobias OakleyOctober 4, 20261 min read
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Monday is the deadline to register for a Nov. 3 ballot with mayor and two commission races
Voters must be registered by Oct. 5 to cast a ballot Nov. 3, when Winter Springs picks a mayor and two commissioners alongside state amendments and countywide races.
Yara GoddardOctober 2, 20262 min read
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Winter Springs outlines retirement tribute for Deputy Chief Kevin Presley
A city staff report recognizes the deputy chief’s retirement and traces his service from patrol officer in 1995 to leadership across the police department.
Yara GoddardSeptember 30, 20261 min read
Winter Springs to Hear Ordinance Amending T5 Transect Setbacks
Winter Springs City Commission is set to hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-07, which would update townhome setbacks in the T5 Transect, align T5 standards with T3 and T4, and clarify front setbacks for all structures in the Urban Center Zone.
Yara GoddardSeptember 27, 20261 min read
Winter Springs City Commission to Review Tentative Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The Winter Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 14, 2026, regarding Resolution 2026-16 and the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Proposed expenditures include $27,006,957 for the General Fund alongside other governmental allocations.
Yara GoddardSeptember 27, 20261 min read
Winter Springs Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Tentative Millage Rate
The Winter Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 14, 2026, regarding Resolution 2026-15. Staff recommends setting the tentative operating millage rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 at 2.5160 mills.
Yara GoddardSeptember 27, 20261 min read
Overnight lane closures planned near SR-417 in Winter Springs
Single-lane closures on Winter Springs Boulevard and SR-434 will occur overnight from late September through early October as part of a state road widening project.
Tobias OakleySeptember 27, 20261 min read
Commission Holds Final Votes on Tax Rate and $116.5 Million Budget Monday
The proposed tax rate of 2.5160 mills equals the rolled-back rate. The agenda also includes a stormwater pond policy and an accessory dwelling request.
Yara GoddardSeptember 27, 20262 min read
What Amendment 3 Would Mean for the City Budget, by the County Appraiser's Numbers
The statewide homestead amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot would cost the city about $6.5 million over two years, the Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates.
Tobias OakleySeptember 27, 20262 min read
Utility Bills Top the Issues in Three Races on the Nov. 3 City Ballot
Mayor Kevin McCann faces Jesse Phillips, and two commission seats are contested. Here is who is running and what they told voters at a Sept. 17 forum.
Yara GoddardSeptember 27, 20262 min read
Winter Springs begins FY 2026-27 budget process
The city is currently in the budget process for the fiscal year 2026-27, which will be effective October 1, 2026.
Tobias OakleySeptember 18, 20261 min read