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🌱 Why Winter Springs will handle more tax office traffic this month

Winter Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Winter Springs? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Winter Springs will handle more tax office traffic this month
  • Why Winter Springs police are revisiting a 20-year-old disappearance
  • Teens accused of firing gel beads at pedestrians in Winter Springs

Also on today's calendar: Orlando Cake Social for Women + Paris Beneath the... and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oviedo's Swanson Drive Tax Office to Reopen as Private Tag Agency (wftv.com) — If you need licenses or ID services, you’ll soon have to use the Seminole County Tax Collector’s office in Winter Springs on East State Road 434, as Oviedo’s Swanson Drive branch converts to a private tag agency with added service fees. The Oviedo location is expected to reopen under the new setup by the end of the month.
   

• Winter Springs police renew search for Rachel Yates, nearly 20 years after disappearance (orlando-news.com) — Winter Springs police are renewing their search for Rachel Yates and are asking local residents for any information that might help solve this nearly 20-year-old cold case. Yates disappeared after an argument in Deltona in 2006, and investigators say even small tips to Winter Springs Police or Crimeline could be crucial now.
   

• 2 Seminole County teens arrested for shooting Orbeez beads at strangers: Officials (fox35orlando.com) — Winter Springs residents should know two Seminole County teens are accused of driving around and shooting gel beads at people, including a woman walking along State Road 434 in Winter Springs. Detectives traced a suspect vehicle to Winter Springs High School, recovered gel blasters, and both teens later turned themselves in to Winter Springs Police on battery charges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just thought I would share this to warn people who may be considering this place.
    Lake Jesup Dental Care on East SR 434 at Tuskawilla Road has turned from a decent place to get your teeth cleaned into a place where unnecessary and… (Nextdoor The Ranchlands)
  • Hi, I live at on Creekside Circle in Chelsea Park and I was delivered a package today with a picture with someone else’s mat that says Welcome .
    Has anyone seen the package on your doorstep. It was delivered by FedEx. I would really appreciate you contacting me or returning. My email is… (Nextdoor Tuscawilla Chelsea Park)
  • Bridgestone posted a job opening for Sales and Service Technician in Winter Springs. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Casselberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Two teens arrested in Seminole County gel blaster attacks targeting pedestrians on sidewalks (clickorlando.com)

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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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Winter Springs

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Winter Springs

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.