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. ''Florida Today'' ceased publication of the ''Chronicle'' on July 31, 2014.

History

Origins

The ''Seminole Chronicle'' began publication in July 2004, with a goal to compete directly with the ''Seminole Voice'', another Oviedo-based newspaper. Founding editor Alex Babcock created the newspaper as part of the Knight Newspapers company, which also owned the ''

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'', the University of Central Florida's campus newspaper. The ''Seminole Chronicle'' mainly served the

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communities of Oviedo and Winter Springs, but also delivered to Chuluota and

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. The ''Chronicle'' had five sections: News, Lifestyles, Sports, Viewpoints and Classifieds. The primary goal of the newspaper was to deliver hyper-local, community news to residents in the coverage area.

Florida Today Purchase

In February 2007, ''Florida Today'' purchased Knight Newspapers, Inc. which included the ''Central Florida Future'' and the ''Seminole Chronicle''. ''Florida Today'' is owned by Gannett.The Seminole Chronicle

Office

After purchasing the ''Chronicle'', Gannett moved the Chronicle's production offices to High Tech Drive, within the Research Quadrangle. Gannett also moved in three other products within the same office:'' The Central Florida Future'', a bi-weekly student newspaper covering ''

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'', ''Moms Like Me'', a monthly magazine for mothers, and ''Saves'', a coupon booklet packaged with the ''Future'' and the ''Chronicle.'' ''Moms Like Me'' was discontinued in 2011. The office address was 11825 High Tech Avenue Orlando, Florida 32817. The phone number was 407-447-4555.

Circulation

The ''Chronicle'' printed 10,000 copies every Thursday year-round, and distributed the papers throughout the surrounding areas of Oviedo and Winter Springs through the use of newspaper boxes and home delivery. In 2011, the newspaper adopted a free home delivery model through the Orlando Sentinel. Papers were distributed to select neighborhoods in Oviedo, Winter Springs, Geneva and Chuluota as well as on racks scattered throughout the community.

References

External links

Official website
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