🌱 How this elite EMS accreditation benefits Winter Springs emergency response
Winter Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Winter Springs! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How this elite EMS accreditation benefits Winter Springs emergency response
- Why Winter Springs kids are getting stopped on e-bikes this school year
Also on today's calendar: Rummage Sale and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seminole County Fire Department Reaccredited as 'Gold Standard' By the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (hmpgloballearningnetwork.com) — Winter Springs residents are covered by a Seminole County Fire Department that just earned a perfect-score “Gold Standard” reaccreditation for its ambulance services, one of only 24 such agencies in Florida. The department, which serves Winter Springs and nearby cities, responds to tens of thousands of EMS calls annually and undergoes rigorous reviews to maintain high-quality emergency medical care. 
• Oviedo police push e-bike safety ahead of summer break (clickorlando.com) — Police in nearby Winter Springs have already stopped dozens of kids on e-bikes this school year, underscoring how quickly the trend is affecting local families. Oviedo officers are ramping up education and enforcement on e-bikes and other micromobility devices, explaining Florida’s rules, possible fines, and even driver’s-license points for unsafe riding as summer break approaches.
📸 Around Winter Springs
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Upcoming Events in
Winter Springs
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★ Featured events ★
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Rummage Sale →
2544 Park Dr, Sanford
9:00 am
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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SIZZLE AND SPLASH BBQ COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL →
Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs
12:15 pm -
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL →
Winter Springs Performing Arts Foundation, 1425 Tuskawilla Rd #145, Winter Springs
7:00 pm -
Paint Your Own Pottery →
Palette Art Studio, 1319 Winter Springs Blvd, Winter Springs
5:00 pm -
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL →
Winter Springs Performing Arts Foundation, 1425 Tuskawilla Rd #145, Winter Springs
7:00 pm -
Paint Your Own Pottery →
Palette Art Studio, 1319 Winter Springs Blvd, Winter Springs
5:00 pm
Saturday May 16
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Friday June 5
📣 Winter Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Reserved →
Longwood, FL Calendar, 200 W Warren Avenue, Longwood
9:00 am -
Land Planning Agency →
Longwood, FL Calendar, 175 West Warren Ave., Longwood
6:00 pm -
Trashy Reality TV Trivia at Three Odd Guys Brewing Longwood →
Three Odd Guys Brewing of Longwood, 956 W State Rd 434, Longwood
6:30 pm -
6:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting →
City Commission Chambers, 95 Triplet La, Casselberry
6:30 pm -
Sew Day - Casselberry →
Seminole County Public Library - Jean Rhein Central Branch, 215 N Oxford Rd, Casselberry
9:00 am -
Farmers Market →
Reiter Park, 311 Warren Avenue, Longwood
9:00 am -
Reserved - Seminole County Chamber Luncheon →
Longwood, FL Calendar, 200 W Warren Avenue, Longwood
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST DOG ALERT!
Have you seen this pet? Fluffy was lost on May 10, 2026 and was last seen near Davenport, FL If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor Sunrise) - Who can i call about several cats and kittens on the corner of edgwater and lee road in Winter Park , one kitten was hot by a car😕 very busy corner.
I live in winter springs so not sure what to do. (Nextdoor Tuscawilla)
- Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Winter Springs. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Casselberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Casselberry
- Florida Veterinarian Dr. Kaitlyn Guerrido to Open CityVet Clinic in Casselberry (petage.com)
- Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Liquid Sunshine 2' (orlandoweekly.com)
Longwood
- Republican City Commissioner Urges WWE To Sign Zilla Fatu (ewrestlingnews.com)
Oviedo
- Seminole County announces 2026 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees (mysanfordherald.com)
- Alligator Mating Season (mysanfordherald.com)
- Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘MacShrek: The Comedy of Ogres' (orlandoweekly.com)
Ok Winter Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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