Guest Op-Ed by Paul D. Diaz, MBA. This article was originally published on LinkedIn and is republished with permission.The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Winter Springs Community Association. About Paul Diaz: Mr….
Winter Springs, FL – 4/10/2025– In a major win for the people of Winter Springs, Veolia has formally notified the city that it will cancel its contract to operate the municipal water and wastewater system. The move comes after years of mounting pressure from residents concerned about water quality, rising…
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: For years, Winter Springs residents have watched audit after audit reveal serious failures in our city’s finances, infrastructure, and water system—only to see those findings ignored or spun away by city leadership. We’ve had investigations by: Each time, the conclusions were clear: Winter Springs has mismanaged public funds, violated environmental regulations,…
The State of Florida has issued yet another Consent Order against the City of Winter Springs — the third during Mayor Kevin McCann’s tenure — exposing a disturbing pattern of failure in the city’s management of its water and wastewater systems. This latest Consent Order (OGC No. 24-0384), dated March 27, 2025, details a…
FROM: Jesse Phillips (Winter Springs Water Quality Initiative) As you may know, I’ve been keeping an eye on the legislative session and wanted to give you a heads-up. There’s a bill making its way through Tallahassee that would completely strip us of our right to vote for some of our elected officials—overriding…
Winter Springs is at a pivotal moment, facing key challenges in water quality, infrastructure, public safety, financial management, and governance. As residents, your input has always been critical in shaping the direction of our city. Since 2019, we have actively sought your feedback, and you’ve given over 50,000+ survey answers—making your voice…
By Jesse PhillipsWinter Springs Water Quality Initiative The residents of Winter Springs have had enough. Enough of the secrecy. Enough of the excuses. Enough of failed leadership defending a company that has repeatedly failed our city. At the latest Winter Springs Commission meeting, Mayor Kevin McCann made it clear: He wants Veolia,…
Winter Springs Residents, The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has issued a WARNING LETTER to the City of Winter Springs, citing serious violations in our wastewater system. This is yet another sign that our city’s leadership has failed to protect our water and our community’s health. Despite years of resident concerns, Mayor McCann has downplayed the…
As pictures of flood prone areas in the Highlands and Hacienda Village emerge, residents are asking why in the Spring of 2023, Commissioners Benton and Elliott turned their backs on Hacienda Village and the Highlands. Despite repeated flooding and pleas for help from the residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the commissioners voted down a project to mitigate flooding, leaving the community once again exposed to the forces of Hurricane Milton.
Growing Health and Environmental Concerns as City Fails to Address Long-Standing Wastewater System Issues For Immediate Release October 2, 2024–The City of Winter Springs has been hit with a $297,979 fine as part of a Consent Order issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), citing 24 violations in…