SCOUT hits six-month milestone, plans to expand fleet again amid surging demand in Seminole County
Read full article: SCOUT hits six-month milestone, plans to expand fleet again amid surging demand in Seminole CountySeminole Countyās on-demand transportation service, SCOUT, has reached a significant milestone ā six months on the road ā and the numbers tell a story of rapid growth alongside real growing pains.
āItās far more than we anticipated:ā Seminole County adds more vehicles to SCOUT service to meet demand
Read full article: āItās far more than we anticipated:ā Seminole County adds more vehicles to SCOUT service to meet demandYou probably recognize the name SCOUT by now or youāve seen the vehicles out on the road.
Seminole County commissioners question FDOT adding green bike lanes amid new guidelines on crosswalk paint
Read full article: Seminole County commissioners question FDOT adding green bike lanes amid new guidelines on crosswalk paintBright markings at trail crossings have been popping up across the county in recent years as part of an effort to put penny sales tax dollars toward safety improvements.
Pricing structure announced for Seminole Countyās āSCOUTā transportation system
Read full article: Pricing structure announced for Seminole Countyās āSCOUTā transportation systemAs Seminole County gets ready to launch a new public transportation system this fall, weāre finally learning how much it will cost riders who plan to use āSCOUTā to get to work, school, doctors appointments, and more.
āDifficult choices:ā Property tax increase looms for Seminole County homeowners
Read full article: āDifficult choices:ā Property tax increase looms for Seminole County homeownersHomeowners in Seminole County will likely see the first increase to their property tax rate in over a decade as commissioners work to balance the budget for the upcoming year.
Seminole County to replace bus routes with āSCOUTā micro-transit service this fall
Read full article: Seminole County to replace bus routes with āSCOUTā micro-transit service this fallThis October, you may be requesting a rideshare instead of waiting for a bus in Seminole County. On Thursday, the county shared details on social media about its new on-demand transportation service.
How much will Seminole Countyās new micro-transit service cost you?
Read full article: How much will Seminole Countyās new micro-transit service cost you?Seminole County is planning to slash their budget for Lynx as they cut the number of fixed bus routes and get ready to launch their own micro-transit service this fall.
āThe math doesnāt work:ā Seminole County revises plan for indoor sports venue
Read full article: āThe math doesnāt work:ā Seminole County revises plan for indoor sports venueAn indoor sports facility could double the number of visitors and revenue Seminole County brings in each year, but commissioners say they may have to scale back their current vision for a state-of-the-art field house and parking deck.
Seminole County reducing LYNX routes, rolling out rideshare service this fall
Read full article: Seminole County reducing LYNX routes, rolling out rideshare service this fallFor years, buses have been the backbone of Seminole County's public transportation system, but this fall your ride will be on-demand and hopefully take you door-to-door.
āCommitment on the part of the entire region:ā Opportunities ahead as SunRail expansion moves forward
Read full article: āCommitment on the part of the entire region:ā Opportunities ahead as SunRail expansion moves forwardA plan to expand the SunRail system to include service from Orlando International Airport to the theme parks could reshape transportation in the Central Florida region.
Seminole County looks at cutting LYNX costs, adding rideshare options
Read full article: Seminole County looks at cutting LYNX costs, adding rideshare optionsCounty staffĀ presented the Board of County Commissioners with informationĀ theyāve received from possible private vendors, schools, hospitals, and cities that have taken buses to see just how many riders are using the most popular routes.
Seminole County considers overhaul of LYNX bus service to save money
Read full article: Seminole County considers overhaul of LYNX bus service to save moneySeminole County is looking at a major overhaul of the LYNX transportation service next year. The Board of County Commissioners wants to cut costs and one way they can do that is by cutting routes.
āSo incredibly excited for these kids:ā Details announced for Lake Mary All-Stars victory parade
Read full article: āSo incredibly excited for these kids:ā Details announced for Lake Mary All-Stars victory paradeThe city is planning the celebration for the world champions after they beat Chinese-Taipei 2-1 for the title on Sunday.
āItās rat infested:ā Seminole County begins process to remove asbestos, demolish home
Read full article: āItās rat infested:ā Seminole County begins process to remove asbestos, demolish homeSeminole County is stepping in to get results for a neighborhood that has been asking for action. They plan to demolish a home they have deemed a "public nuisance."
āErratic and threatening:ā Seminole County official writes DeSantis over election supervisorās behavior
Read full article: āErratic and threatening:ā Seminole County official writes DeSantis over election supervisorās behaviorThe chairman of the Seminole County Board of Commissioners wrote Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month regarding āerratic and threatening behaviorā by the countyās elections supervisor.
State of Seminole County 2022 address looks back at cost of Ian, historic flooding
Read full article: State of Seminole County 2022 address looks back at cost of Ian, historic floodingSeminole County Commission Chairman Amy Lockhart started the annual āState of the Countyā address by looking back at the past year, and the relationships and resources that brought hundreds of people to Lake Mary for the luncheon and event Monday.
āThe American Dream:ā Seminole County breaks ground for new homeownership program
Read full article: āThe American Dream:ā Seminole County breaks ground for new homeownership programSeminole County is breaking ground on the first home that will be built using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for the countyās Homeownership Program.
āOur roots are here:ā Seminole County progresses with plans to revamp former Rosenwald School
Read full article: āOur roots are here:ā Seminole County progresses with plans to revamp former Rosenwald SchoolSeminole County leaders are moving forward with plans to revitalize the former Rosenwald School after the property was left abandoned and vacant for years.
Central Florida leaders debate mask rules as state reports nearly 5,300 new COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Central Florida leaders debate mask rules as state reports nearly 5,300 new COVID-19 casesThe FEMA-backed vaccination sites across Florida resumed the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Sunday but were met with low demand for the shots.
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Discussion over mask mandate continues in Seminole County
Read full article: Discussion over mask mandate continues in Seminole CountySEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. ā The Seminole County mask mandate conversation is not one thatās going away, according to the countyās emergency manager Alan Harris, who said itās a discussion that they will continue to have each week. At Tuesdayās Board of County Commissioners meeting, board members heard from doctors and medical professionals who provided information and their recommendations when it comes to the mask mandate. She added that she was asking to set some criteria so that they know what it is theyāre looking at, when it comes to speaking to the community about what the future for Seminole County and the mask mandate might look like. The chief nursing officer from Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital said the masks are the best tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Harris said the mask mandate has been in effect since June 29, 2020 and remains in place today.
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EXPLAINER: Hereās how the Seminole superintendent search committee works
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Hereās how the Seminole superintendent search committee worksSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. ā Seminole County school leaders are meeting on Monday to discuss selecting a new superintendent. They voted for Farnsworth over Serita Beamon, the Seminole County school board attorney. The process to select the next superintendent for Seminole County Public Schools started at the end of 2020. The school board formed a Superintendent Search Community Advisory Committee. Last week, the school district released videos of their group interviews with school board members.
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