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13-06-2025
- Climate
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Creek debris removal aims to improve stormwater management in Winter Springs
Starting Tuesday, crews with Winter Springs will start removing debris from five creeks throughout the city. The project aim to help improve stormwater flow throughout the city. This is thanks in part to a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Services. Under that grant, the Natural Resources Conservation Services will provide up to 100% of the total cost as part of city's Hurricane Milton recovery efforts. The project will start at Sheoah Creek, followed by Gee, No Name, Little Howell and Bear creeks. The project is expected to take several weeks to complete. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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13-06-2025
- Climate
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Rain chances fade as Father's Day approaches
We've seen lower coverage of rain and storms across the area, and storm chances will be reduced to start Father's Day weekend. The scattered showers and storms will fade away Friday evening, with quiet conditions overnight. Morning lows will be in the mid-70s. Scattered showers and storms will again develop on Saturday, with the best chance in the afternoon and evening hours. Coverage is expected to be similar to Friday, with highs in the mid-90s. Even more dry air is expected for Father's Day. Expect just widely scattered showers and storms for Sunday, with temperatures in the low 90s. The somewhat drier air will remain in place to start next week. Monday will feature scattered PM showers and storms and highs in the low 90s. Just a few isolated storms are anticipated for the middle of next week, with highs in the mid-90s. Moisture does begin to work back into the area by Juneteenth Thursday, bringing higher rain chances back to the area. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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13-06-2025
- Climate
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McKinnon Avenue, major road in Alafaya Woods, finally reopens
City of Oviedo officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of McKinnon Avenue and rebuilding McKinnon ditch in the Alafaya Woods subdivision. After extensive repairs following damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022, the city excitedly announced this amazing re-opening and reveal. McKinnon Avenue is a major road in Alafaya Woods, the Oviedo area. On the map below, you'll find the updated road marked at a general location. McKinnon Avenue sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Ian. However, repair crews have reconstructed it with enhanced drainage systems and improved flood protection here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. McKinnon Avenue sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Ian. However, repair crews have reconstructed it with enhanced drainage systems and improved flood protection measures. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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13-06-2025
- Business
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Flagler County's absent beach management plan prompts community initiative
After Flagler County leaders failed to develop a beach management plan, residents have created their own. Eyewitness News told you last week that the county rejected its original idea to tax residents to help cover coastal projects. Rob Jarowski and his wife recently launched Protect Flagler's Beaches, a citizen-led effort. They've already contacted multiple state lawmakers, including the governor. Jaworski is frustrated that funding plans exist for new fire stations, an ecotourism center and a library, but not the beaches. 'Because quite honestly, without this coastline, none of those other things matter,' said Jarowski. Flagler County is the only coastal community in the state without a dedicated beach management plan. We first told you about the county's plan to possibly tax residents last summer. Last week, some commissioners changed their minds. When we asked County Chair Andy Dance what that meant going forward, he said nothing was off the table. 'Property tax increases could be part of it, cuts in either departments or programs are going to be looked at as well,' said Dance. Jarwoski believes the community shouldn't be burdened because of the county's lack of planning. He's hopeful that a multi-faceted approach that includes the state will be the final solution. 'Our property taxes over the last 10 years have increased 130 percent while the population has only increased 33 percent,' said Jarowski. County leaders will meet again on June 16th to start these discussions. Meanwhile, Protect Flagler's Beaches has a growing petition calling for outside help. You can learn more here. In Volusia County – beach restoration is paid for through a combination of state, federal and local grants. There is some tax on residents but the major bulk of the funding comes from tourism and the paid beach parking program. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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13-06-2025
- Politics
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Apopka sisters fight for parents' return after deportation
An Apopka family is distressed after their parents were sent back to Guatemala. The two American-born daughters spoke out today, asking for their parents to be allowed to come home. This story shows how tough immigration rules can be for families. The parents, Esvin Juarez and Rosmeri Miranda, were recently deported. Esvin, who owns a small business and has four American kids, was held by immigration officers and then sent away. Rosmeri was also held and is now deported. The family says Esvin was even trying to get a special visa for crime victims, because he was attacked in 2021. Beverly Juarez, one of the daughters, shared her family's history in the U.S. 'My mom and my dad are Guatemalans who have been together for over 20 years,' she said. 'They came into the country illegally a long time ago. They missed a court date because they were scared, and then they were ordered to leave.' Beverly explained that her dad had been working with immigration officials since 2010 to try and become legal. Groups like the Immigrants Are Welcome Here Coalition and Hope CommUnity Center are supporting the family. Felipe Sosa, who runs the Hope CommUnity Center, said the family wants a fair chance. 'What we are asking for is simple and lawful: a stay of deportation so this family can have a full and fair chance to present their case,' Sosa explained. This means they want the deportation stopped so a judge can hear their full story. However, not everyone agrees with the family's plea. U.S. Congressman Randy Fine supported the deportations. He said, 'I think it's a great day. Two more illegal immigrants sent home.' He believes the parents are fully responsible for the situation. 'The only people who bear any responsibility for this situation are the illegal immigrant parents who did this, he added.' State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith stood with the Juarez family, saying, 'Today we are all the Juarez family because we are all immigrants.' The family and their supporters hope that officials will show understanding and allow the Juarez parents to reunite with their children. Their story highlights the real impact of immigration rules on families. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
