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Winter Springs Hero Honored by Seminole County Fire Department for Saving Woman in Casselberry Crash
In a dramatic turn of events that unfolded earlier this year, Donny Daugherty, a Winter Springs resident, was honored on Friday by the Seminole County Fire Department for performing a life-saving act of bravery. Daugherty received a "Citizen Life Saving Award" for his actions in rescuing a driver from a fiery vehicular accident in Casselberry, a rescue detailed by FOX 35 Orlando.
Florida homeowners challenge HOA rules amidst new laws and legal uncertainty
NOKOMIS, Fla. — Homeowners associations are everywhere in Florida, and there is no shortage of opinions about what they do and the power they wield. From limits on street or even driveway parking to restrictions on landscaping and even the color scheme of your home. For a long time, HOAs have had broad powers to enforce and even fine people for rules violations. However, a series of laws that went into effect earlier this month in Florida are now pushing back on some of these powers. They would limit which rules that HOAs can enforce and even provide more transparency to members.
Democrats meeting Monday to name replacement candidate in North Florida congressional race
The Democratic candidate for a north Florida congressional seat has dropped out of this year's race, forcing party honchos to select a replacement. Democrat Meghann Hovey of Tallahassee, who had qualified to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in June, notified the Florida Division of Elections this week she was withdrawing. Now,...
Windermere officers make life-saving rescues
By empowering excellence and building trust, the Windermere Police Department is committed to serving the community with unwavering dedication, placing honesty, integrity and service at the core of its mission. Recently, two WPD officers have gone above and beyond to fulfill that mission. In May, officers Jonathan Cassin and Ryan...
Despite extreme heat, Florida does not require landlords to provide AC
ST. PETERSBURG — Passion Facey’s 8-year-old son sweats so much in his sleep that his bed is wet by morning. To stay cool, her 3-year-old has learned to shed his clothes when the family gets to their apartment. Her infant cries and cries and cries as Facey presses...
Shady Park Memorial to Honor Hannibal Square Pioneers
A new addition to Shady Park will honor four Hannibal Square residents whose contributions shaped the history of Winter Park. The Shady Park Pioneer Memorial will include busts of Ideal Womans’ Club founder Mary Lee DePugh (1878-1949), activist and founder of the Winter Park Advocate newspaper Gustavus Christopher “Gus” Henderson (1862-1917), and the first Black men elected to Winter Park government office: Frank R. Israel (1848-1925) and Walter B. Simpson (1859-1915).
As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Democrats want answers on how RFK Jr. will make Florida’s ballot
Democrats in Florida are demanding details about the state’s approval of a political party that intends to nominate presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballots this fall. In June, Florida’s Division of Elections registered the Reform Party as a minor political party, giving it a path...
Oakland Park home tops Winter Garden sales from July 16 to 22
An Oakland Park home topped all Winter Garden residential real-estate transactions from July 16 to 22. The home at 15255 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $1,950,000. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 5,754 square feet of living area. Days on market: 71. The sellers were represented by The Julie Bettosini Team, Stockworth Realty Group.
Osceola County Realtors Lead the Charge in Local Waterway Trash Clean-Up Effort
The Clean Up Florida Waters initiative, aimed at preserving the state’s natural beauty and ensuring cleaner waterways, got a helping hand from the Osceola County Association of Realtors on Wednesday, when members of the association came together to do their part for the local community by cleaning up the Kissimmee and St. Cloud’s Lakefront and Marsh Landing, showcasing their commitment to environmental stewardship.
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