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2 weeks ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Riverwalk in Sanford is a place for everyone, but it is also a place for midges, a mosquito-like insect. That is why officials have renewed a $126,000 to deal with the unwanted visitors.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynews13.com | Phillip Stucky |Brandon Spencer
What You Need To KnowThe final district meeting of the mid-decennial redistricting advisory committee is WednesdayThe next phase of the project begins next weekLeaders next will discuss possible maps of the new districtsWednesday’s meeting is the last in the “District Meeting” phase of the project. During this meeting, board members heard from members in each of the current six districts in Orange County.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
ORLANDO, Fla. — he Orlando Dreamers are another step closer to the plate as they revealed two of the major investors helping bring baseball home to the City Beautiful.
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3 weeks ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools leaders are discussing making changes to their budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The district could lose almost $28 million in state funding because of a decrease in enrollment.
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4 weeks ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Brevard County Fire Rescue spent most of Wednesday battling intense flames as a brush fire spread to 31.6 acres and shut down traffic on John Rodes Boulevard from Eau Gallie to Dow Road. Firefighters were eventually able to contain the fire, but Dharasena Odom says she still felt the need to check in on her mom nearby. What You Need To KnowBrevard County Fire Rescue spent hours battling a 31.6 acre fire in Melbourne Wednesday.
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4 weeks ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia County Council decided to purchase 356 acres of land on State Road 44 that could be the home to a new motocross track. But those plans are sparking concern for some residents in the area. What You Need To KnowThe Council of Volusia County voted to approve the purchase of 356 acres of land in the wildlife corridor near State Road 44. The Council is open to options for use of the land but Volusia 44 Properties, LLC, is hoping to propose a possible motocross facility.
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1 month ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools officials say they’re hoping to avoid having guardians instead of school resource officers at several schools around the county. What You Need To KnowOCPS is hoping to come to an agreement with five municipalities about having SROs at their schools. Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez requested that the board considered revisiting a discussion about hiring armed security for the Guardian Program in case a deal is not met.
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1 month ago | 
spectrumnews1.com | Brandon Spencer
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Toho Water Authority leaders held the first of four community meetings Monday to discuss the fluoridation of water in Osceola County. Toho Water leaders say they want to be as a transparent as possible when it comes to this discussion about fluoride as the conversation gets louder at the national level.
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1 month ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — The City of Winter Garden held a community meeting Monday evening to hear from residents about a proposed Downtown Residential Overlay Ordinance that would limit the size of new or renovated homes. It was standing room only at Winter Garden’s City Hall as close to 200 people showed up to get their voices heard with dozens of those neighbors getting that opportunity.
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1 month ago | 
mynews13.com | Brandon Spencer
ORLANDO, Fla. — In an effort to prevent less traffic fatalities, the Orlando Police Department held a Teen Driving Safety Presentation Wednesday at the Beardall Center. This was the OPD’s second teen driving safety presentation, and they really wanted to emphasize the dangers and consequences that can come with distracted driving.
