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Winter Springs Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Winter Springs, FL.

Results 1 - 20 of 783 in Winter Springs, FL

  1. Police bust marijuana growing operation in Winter SpringsRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | El Sentinel

    Winter Springs police busted a marijuana growing operation Saturday, after a neighbor called to report a possible burglary. 32 comments

  2. 40 Marijuana Plants Found In Winter Springs HouseRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | WESH-TV

    Police recovered about 40 marijuana plants inside a Winter Springs grow house on Saturday.

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  3. Orlando-area leaders look at sharing services to save moneyRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... with the budget crunch, they are taking a serious look at consolidating services to save money. Last week, Winter Springs finalized a deal to have Seminole County take over its Fire Department come October. Seminole County Commission Chairman Brenda ...

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    Related Topix: Orlando, FL, Orlando Metro, Florida, Seminole County, FL, Kissimmee, FL

  4. Weaker Economy Taking Wind Out of Flag SalesRead the original story

    Saturday | The Ledger

    ... are also turning the lights out on fireworks shows across the state. Several cities, including Cocoa Beach, Winter Springs, New Smyrna Beach and Bonita Springs, have canceled their annual displays. Bonita Springs cut their show because of city ...

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    Related Topix: Tampa Metro

  5. Budget woes affected flag sales and fireworksRead the original story

    Saturday | Bradenton Herald

    ... Budget woes turned the lights out on fireworks shows across the state. Several cities, including Cocoa Beach, Winter Springs, New Smyrna Beach and Bonita Springs, canceled their annual displays. Bonita Springs cut its show because of city government ...

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  6. A Fourth lit up with family, funRead the original story

    Saturday | El Sentinel

    ... Eola on Friday. "I had a great time. The finale was the best. It's always the best," said LaSalle, 33, of Winter Springs . Nearby, her 20-month-old daughter, Francesca, kicked a red, white and blue beach ball and squealed with delight. Other than a ...

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    Related Topix: Orlando Metro, Orlando, FL, Altamonte Springs, FL, Florida, Life, Holidays, 4th of July

  7. Flags Sales Down, Fireworks CanceledRead the original story

    Friday | WJXT

    ... are also turning the lights out on fireworks shows across the state. Several cities, including Cocoa Beach, Winter Springs, New Smyrna Beach and Bonita Springs, have canceled their annual displays. Bonita Springs cut their show because of city ...

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  8. Living dog's life, hoping for change

    Friday | WDBO-AM Orlando

    ... Deserve Better, designed to raise awareness about the inhumane practice of keeping dogs perpetually chained. Winter Springs advocate Bryan Wilson spent eight hours chained up at Sanford Paw Park Friday, and he says his discomfort is nothing compared ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Sanford, FL, Seminole County, FL

  9. Flag Sales Down in Florida, Some Fireworks CanceledRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | Fox News

    ... are also turning the lights out on fireworks shows across the state. Several cities, including Cocoa Beach, Winter Springs, New Smyrna Beach and Bonita Springs, have canceled their annual displays. Bonita Springs cut their show because of city ...

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  10. Budget Concerns Impact Flag Sales, Fireworks, On 4th Of JulyRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | WFTV Orlando

    ... are also turning the lights out on fireworks shows across the state. Several cities, including Cocoa Beach, Winter Springs, New Smyrna Beach and Bonita Springs have canceled their annual displays. Bonita Springs cut their show because of city ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Tampa Metro, Auto Dealers, Cocoa Beach, FL

  11. Cities Struggle To Fund FireworksRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | WESH-TV

    ... economy. While Altamonte Springs celebrates the 13th year of the gathering, other cities like Cocoa Beach and Winter Springs canceled their events because of a lack of funds. In Volusia County, Edgewater was able to save their celebration with the ...

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    Related Topix: Altamonte Springs, FL, Cocoa Beach, FL, Volusia County, FL

  12. Chained to doghouse, man protests tethering

    Friday Jul 4 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... the boy. "Something as innocuous as a child coming up to pet the dog can be seen as a threat," said Wilson of Winter Springs . He and his wife, Carla Wilson, have lobbied Seminole County to pass an anti-tethering law that limits or bans keeping dogs ... 14 comments

    Related Topix: Seminole County, FL, Agriculture, Science

  13. We think: Even in tough times July 4th can be fully celebratedRead the original story

    Friday Jul 4 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... have been forced to cancel their July Fourth fireworks because they're considered too expensive. Cocoa Beach, Winter Springs and New Smyrna Beach have all been caught in that financial squeeze. It's a sad sign of the times, no doubt. No community ... 3 comments

    Related Topix: Cocoa Beach, FL, New Smyrna Beach, FL, Opinion

  14. HAM radio connections made on the field and across airways.Read the original story

    Wednesday Jul 2 | Seminole Chronicle

    By Jessica J. Saggio July 02, 2008 WINTER SPRINGS-As the heat sizzled Saturday afternoon, six working stations lined with antennas, microphones, computers and HAM radios scattered the parameter of Central Winds ...

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    Related Topix: Cell Phones, Electronics, Seminole County, FL, Life, Hobbies, Ham Radio

  15. Readers ViewsRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 2 | Seminole Chronicle

    Winter Springs Commissioner Robert Miller is known for occasionally "shooting from the hip," but his written condemnation of Mr.

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    Related Topix: Oviedo, FL

  16. County rolls back on D.A.R.E programRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 2 | Seminole Chronicle

    ... D.A.R.E. According to Bob DeVecchio, the coordinator of school security in Seminole County, Oviedo and Winter Springs schools, along with other schools in the incorporated region, will still continue the D.A.R.E. Initiative for now. The five ...

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    Related Topix: Oviedo, FL, Geneva, FL, Chuluota, FL, Seminole County, FL, Kids, Family

  17. Osceola's Levi Clemons plays perfectly at USA Wrestling CadetRead the original story

    Monday Jun 30 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... pounds at the Florida high school state tournament as a sophomore. Timber Creek heavyweight Donovan Green and Winter Springs 135-pounder Matt Neirem both went 15-2 to tie for the second most wins for Florida in the combined Freestyle and Greco-Roman ...

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    Related Topix: Sports

  18. Some Florida cities curtailing Fourth of July celebrations

    Monday Jun 30 | St. Augustine Record

    ... municipalities with increasingly tight budgets are being forced to curtail their Fourth of July celebrations. Winter Springs called off its Independence Day fireworks. Cocoa Beach did too, saying fireworks-launching barges were too expensive. New ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Cocoa Beach, FL, New Smyrna Beach, FL, Edgewater, FL, Port Orange, FL, Tavares, FL

  19. Heavy storms, strong winds expected todayRead the original story

    Monday Jun 30 | The Orlando Sentinel

    ... Damages also were reported in Lake and Seminole counties. "We had reports of fallen tree branches and hail in Winter Springs, as well as a large tree down on Waterman Avenue in Mt. Dora," Glitto said. Other areas reported hail and some flooding. ... 15 comments

    Related Topix: Weather, Orlando, FL, Orlando Metro

  20. Fourth Of July Gets DownsizedRead the original story

    Sunday Jun 29 | Tampa Bay Online

    ... municipalities with increasingly tight budgets are being forced to curtail their Fourth of July celebrations. Winter Springs called off its Independence Day fireworks. Cocoa Beach did too, saying fireworks-launching barges were too expensive. New ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Cocoa Beach, FL, New Smyrna Beach, FL, Edgewater, FL