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Smoke from Canada wildfires prompts air quality alerts in Colorado, Montana
Read full article: Smoke from Canada wildfires prompts air quality alerts in Colorado, MontanaOfficials in Colorado and Montana have issued air quality alerts due to smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada that has drifted south into the United States.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival sets up for 64th annual show
Read full article: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival sets up for 64th annual showThe 64th annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is set for an outstanding three-day art show in mid-March, with work on display from fine artists and first graders alike.
Park Avenue District in Winter Park joins state program to help small business owners thrive
Read full article: Park Avenue District in Winter Park joins state program to help small business owners thriveThree years ago, the nonprofit Park Avenue District was formed with the goal of celebrating the city’s rich history but to also get results for small business owners.
Better luck next year: St. Patrick’s Day parade in Winter Park canceled
Read full article: Better luck next year: St. Patrick’s Day parade in Winter Park canceledWINTER PARK, Fla. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues, yet another event has been called off: the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Winter Park. City officials announced in a tweet on Wednesday that the parade committee canceled the celebration, typically held on Park Avenue on the first Sunday of March. [TRENDING: Tiger Woods’ leg shattered in rollover crash | Orlando City player faces sex charge | Woman loses $100,000 to romance conman]Historically held on the first Sunday in March, the 2021 St. Patrick's Day Parade has been canceled by the decision of the committee. We look forward to bringing the luck of the Irish back to Park Avenue in 2022. 🍀 pic.twitter.com/rRGoDDgS34 — City of Winter Park (@WinterParkFla) February 24, 2021Officials said they hope the event returns in 2022.
People enjoy Sunday outside in Winter Park, even as COVID cases surge
Read full article: People enjoy Sunday outside in Winter Park, even as COVID cases surgeAt Park Avenue on Sunday in Winter Park, it seemed to be the perfect day for a Sunday brunch or a game at the park. But it’s also happening as the number of COVID-19 positive cases are rising statewide. As theme parks are slowly reopening here across Central Florida, for the first time, state health leaders say they’ve reported more than 2,000 new positive cases each day on Saturday and Sunday. Last week, Orange County health leaders told News 6 the positivity rate is more vital because daily numbers may be skewed. “The rate of positivity appears to be good,” said Dr. Raul Pino of the Orange County Health Department.
Termites force closure of Winter Park City Hall
Read full article: Termites force closure of Winter Park City HallWINTER PARK, Fla. – Not everyone will be having a Thanksgiving feast this year. Winter Park City Hall on Park Avenue will be closed during the holiday weekend so the building can be treated for the wood-eating insects before the pests can cause any further damage. Officials from the city said they noticed evidence of dry-wood termites inside the city commission dais and they suspect the bugs could be munching on more furniture. “To prevent an infestation, it was more economical to fumigate the building to eliminate the live termites and larvae, compared to the costs associated with rebuilding the wood furniture,” City Manager Randy Knight said. City Hall will be open again on Dec. 2 after the building is cleaned and ventilated.