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Myriad protections for Split Oak Forest are being proposed Central Florida Expressway Authority member Lee Constantine.

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Osceola County will study environmental qualities of 1,550 acres offered as compensation for harm to Split Oak Forest from a proposed road.

Other writers talk about gun restrictions, financial woes

The organizations not only warned about the risks of damaging a protected natural zone, but also warned that the proposed action involves misuse of funds and possible violations of federal laws.

Other letter-writers discuss the impact of added sales tax and the true cost of solar panels.

See what upsets people and what occasionally makes them happy

Other letter-writers discuss unreliable surveys, unnecessary redistricting maps and the new sales-tax proposal.

The measure passed in a 4-3 vote Tuesday night after four hours of public testimony and debate.

A Democrat has joined the field of candidates opposing Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' re-election bid.