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October 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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October 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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October 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Tax year 2026 standard deduction, per the IRS: $16,100 single, $32,200 joint. General info only.

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October 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Seminole State College is on the cutting edge of workforce development with a 98.4% job placement rate and exciting new programs to meet local demands!

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Seminole State president outlines 'Impact 2030' and campus workforce expansions
Seminole State College President Dr. Lorenz told commissioners the college's Impact 2030 plan focuses on skill-based curriculum, work-based learning, and campus expansion — citing high placement and pass rates and plans for a new Altamonte Springs Building B and a medical lab technology program.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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October 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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October 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Seminole County is marking a historic moment with the groundbreaking of the Rosenwald community center, set to blend heritage preservation with modern community spaces by summer 2027.

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Seminole County breaks ground on Rosenwald community center
Seminole County officials held a groundbreaking for the Rosenwald community center, funded by a renewed county penny sales tax; county leaders say the 6,000+ sq ft center with a heritage room and outdoor amenities is expected to open in summer 2027.
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October 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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The Seminole County Canvassing Board is diving deep into a signature audit, uncovering ballot duplications and ensuring every vote counts before the deadline!

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Canvassing board completes extensive signature audit; staff to continue duplications and cures
Board members performed a hands-on signature audit and routed duplicated or unclear ballots for additional review; staff will continue duplications, complete bundle audits and upload early voting results Monday.
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November 1, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Seminole County's new "One Stop" permitting portal is set to revolutionize how residents access and track their permits, with over 30 years of historical data at their fingertips!

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Seminole County launches Accela "One Stop" permitting portal; board signs off on short-term investment moves
County development services told commissioners the Accela/Exela customer portal went live Oct. 19 and that more than 30 years of records were migrated; staff outlined dashboard, transparency and legislative implementation work ahead.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Seminole County's voter turnout has skyrocketed to 111,472 ballots cast, marking a 17% increase from the last election—are you part of this historic wave?

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Canvassing board reports 111,472 ballots cast; turnout up from 2022
Supervisor of Elections Amy Penick told the Seminole County Canvassing Board that 111,472 ballots had been cast as of 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026, and gave comparative turnout figures versus prior cycles.
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November 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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A crucial tabulation machine failed during the voting process in Seminole County, forcing staff to quarantine thumb drives and rerun ballots to ensure transparency.

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Canvassing staff report upload failure on one machine; plan to quarantine thumb drives and rerun ballots
Staff told the Seminole County canvassing board that one tabulation machine failed to connect to the communications server; they will quarantine the thumb drives, pull the physical ballots that ran on that machine and rerun them through a 950 machine for verification and upload tomorrow.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Seminole County is on high alert as two local dengue cases have been confirmed, prompting urgent mosquito control measures and a call for residents to take action against breeding sites!

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County reports two locally acquired dengue cases; mosquito control steps up treatments
Seminole County public-health staff said the Florida Department of Health confirmed two locally acquired dengue cases and issued a health alert; county mosquito control is conducting enhanced fogging, larviciding and canvassing and urged residents to remove standing water and use EPA-registered repellents.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Seminole State College is redefining career success with a 98.4% job placement rate and ambitious plans for the future, including new programs and campus expansions!

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Seminole State president outlines Impact 2030, workforce partnerships and strong placement rates
Seminole State College president (introduced as Dr. Lorenz) presented the college's Impact 2030 strategy, noted 98.4% job placement for certain graduates, several program pass-rate highlights and plans for an Altamonte Springs expansion and new medical lab technology program.
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November 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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Seminole County is on high alert after two locally acquired dengue cases were confirmed, prompting urgent mosquito control measures and a call for residents to take action in their own yards.

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County confirms two locally acquired dengue cases; mosquito control steps up fogging and larvicide work
Seminole County health and mosquito-control staff told commissioners the Florida Department of Health confirmed two locally acquired dengue cases and the county has increased nighttime fogging, daytime larviciding and canvassing of standing-water breeding sites while urging residents to remove containers and use repellent.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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Seminole County has officially launched its groundbreaking Accela "1 Stop" permitting portal, revolutionizing access to decades of historical data and promising enhanced transparency for property owners.

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Seminole County unveils new Accela '1 Stop' permitting portal; staff outline next enhancements
Development Services reported the county went live on an Accela '1 Stop' permitting portal, migrating ~30+ years of records; staff outlined next steps including dashboard validation, a development-fee study to comply with recent bills (HB 399 and HB 803), a redevelopment study, and planned transparency features for contractor and case data.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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Seminole County is facing a health alert after two locally acquired dengue cases were confirmed, prompting intensified mosquito control efforts and urgent advice for residents to eliminate standing water.

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Two locally acquired dengue cases confirmed in Seminole County; mosquito-control efforts intensified
The Florida Department of Health confirmed two locally acquired dengue cases in Seminole County. Mosquito control will increase nighttime fogging, daytime larviciding and targeted canvassing; health officials urged residents to remove standing water and use EPA-registered repellents.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Seminole State College's "Impact 2030" plan is set to transform the future with a staggering 98.4% job placement rate and a $1.3 billion economic boost for the region!

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Seminole State College president outlines 'Impact 2030' plan and workforce gains
Seminole State College President Lorenz told the Seminole County commission the college is focusing on student, employee and regional impact under 'Impact 2030,' citing metrics including 5,700 new graduates, a 98.4% job placement rate for certain programs, and a reported $1.3 billion annual economic impact.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Seminole County has officially launched its new Accela "1 Stop" permitting portal, promising to streamline permit processes and enhance transparency for property owners.

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Seminole County launches Accela 'One Stop' permitting portal; commissioners briefed on data, fees and next steps
Development Services director Mike Rhodes told the board the Accela ("1 Stop") permitting portal went live Oct. 19, after migrating more than three decades of records. Commissioners pressed staff on public dashboard access, fee-study impacts from recent state bills, and how the county will maintain and expand the system.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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#SanfordFL #SeminoleCounty
October 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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#SanfordFL #SeminoleCounty
October 24, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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A unanimous vote paves the way for a new 308-unit multifamily development on Slavia Road, with crucial environmental considerations in play.

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Commission approves small‑scale FLUM amendment and rezoning for 308‑unit multifamily plan on Slavia Road
After staff found the Slavia Road plan consistent with the comprehensive plan and development code, the board adopted a small‑scale future‑land‑use amendment and concurrent rezoning to allow an approximately 308‑unit multifamily development, subject to site‑plan level conditions for floodplain, wetlands and utility coordination.
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October 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Seminole County's innovative Seminole Moments program is projected to save a staggering $62.5 million over five years, with over $6.5 million already realized!

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County update: Seminole Moments program shows $62.5M potential over five years, $6.5M realized so far
County staff reported on Seminole Moments — a cross‑department efficiency initiative — saying the program has 49 initiatives, about $62.5 million in potential five‑year savings and more than $6.5 million realized to date. Board discussion focused on institutionalizing the work and revenue options such as surplus property and solar.
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October 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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A groundbreaking conservation model from Stetson University could boost protected land in Seminole County from 27% to as much as 37%, prioritizing key wetlands and corridors for future investment.

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Stetson model flags eastern Seminole County for conservation, shows potential to raise conserved land to ~34–37%
Stetson University and regional partners presented a Marxan-based conservation-prioritization model to the Seminole County commission, showing maps that prioritize wetlands, recharge areas and corridors and concluding that implementing the model could raise conserved land from roughly 27% to about 34–37% of the county.
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October 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM