A New School Year Brings New Opportunities
As we welcome students and staff back for the 2026-2027 school year, I can't help but feel a tremendous sense of optimism about what lies ahead. The start of a new school…
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Peter Ponders… Aliens on Screen and in the Sky
“The truth is out there”... At least, that’s what Agent Fox Mulder has been telling us since The X-Files…
Seminole County Library Builds Community, One Mah-Jongg Tile at a Time
Mah-jongg, a tile-based game that originated in China in the 19th century, has a long history of bringing…
Why Knowing Your Neighbor Is Still One of the Best Crime Prevention Tools
When people think about public safety, they often picture deputy sheriffs, patrol cars, or the latest…
Keeping Seminole County Beautiful: The Adopt-A-Road Program
Every day, thousands of people travel Seminole County’s roads on their way to work, school, parks, and…
Our Vote, Our Voice, Our Community
As this issue reaches your mailbox, Seminole County is preparing for an important election season.…
Sky Architecture: The Wonder of Clouds
Have you ever looked up and seen fluffy white dragons or hippos floating across the sky? Or gazed at a…
Pros and Cons of Using AI To Support Mental Wellness
One of the most monumental changes of this decade has been the proliferation of artificial intelligence…
When One Real Estate Agent Represents Both Sides, Who Represents You?
Picture this: you’re selling the most valuable thing you own – your home. You hire a professional to…
Five Questions To Ask When Hiring In-Home Care
The demand for in-home care for seniors and other loved ones needing assistance is skyrocketing, and that…
A Summer Camp Experience Unlike Any Other
With summer vacation well underway and a new school year on the horizon, we are enjoying another…
Primary Election Season Gets Underway in Seminole County
Primary election season has officially begun in Seminole County, and voters are making plans to cast…
Election Information At Your Fingertips
Election time is here again, and many of us feel like we are drowning in news stories and social-media…
Peter Ponders… Scar Face
How to keep your chin up when it’s got a little battle damage
Summer in Full Swing: Check Out What’s Happening at the Library
Summertime is well underway, and so is the Seminole County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. If…
Ways to Be Wise About Water in Seminole County This Summer
Water is part of what makes Seminole County, Florida’s Natural Choice, so special. In fact, roughly 40…
A Plan Built by Our Community, for Our Future
At Seminole County Public Schools, we have always believed that our greatest strength is our people.
Mosquitoes: The World’s Deadliest Creatures
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Birds of a Feather Flock Together
A wood stork stands by the water’s edge, its beak dipping into the shallow lake where the bank meets the…
Turning the Tide: How Seminole County Is Responding to the Opioid Crisis
Seminole County is seeing measurable progress in the fight against the opioid crisis, with overdoses and…
Library School: Where Seminole County Library Staff Take Their Skills to the Next Level
When you hear the word librarian, what comes to mind? Many people think a librarian is anyone who works…
Important Do’s and Don’ts of Being a DIY Landlord
There are many benefits to owning an investment property in Central Florida, which boasts a strong rental…
More Than a Meal: Supporting Families in Seminole County
Policing professionals frequently find themselves responding to moments of crisis. But some of the most…
How Can I Honor America’s Veterans?
Veterans Day holds a prominent place on the American calendar as a time to honor the sacrifices of those…