A Winter Park Pines homeowner says a string of incidents involving three young boys over Fatherās Day weekend has him on edge ā so much so that he asked not to be identified out of fear of retaliation.
In the final week of June, the City of Winter Park is poised to set a major precedent for both lakefront development and historic preservation ā or the lack of it. City commissioners will decide whether to give a local developer the green light to demolish the notorious Merrywood Estate.
A longtime Park Avenue boutique is preparing for a major move after its owners say they were given just 30 days to leave the storefront theyāve occupied for decades.
There must be something in the water in Winter Park! Once again, the high schoolās vaunted girls crew team will head across the pond to compete on the international stage at the Henley Royal Regatta in England later this month.
Winter Park police said Matthew Seaberg approached the woman from behind in the parking lot of the Wawa, lifted her by the waist onto his shoulder, and put her inside his pickup truck.
Since August 2023, a new air-quality study has been underway in Central Florida, funded by the EPA for $500,000. The project began in Parramore, with researchers asking people across Orange County to report concerns about the air where they live.
Repairs are underway after an employee mistakenly sprayed the wrong substance on the greens at the Winter Park Golf Course earlier this month ā a mistake city leaders say will cost at least six figures to fix.
A Florida Foodie trip to Wild Fork Foods in Winter Park, where blast-frozen meats make it easy to shop for everyday dinners or Memorial Day grillingāplus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.
A former president of downtown Winter Parkās business group was arrested Tuesday as part of a child sex sting. Investigators say 54-year-old Alan Chambers thought he was communicating with a 14-year-old boy using Snapchat and Telegram for months, but it was actually an undercover investigator for the Orange County Sheriffās Office.
Blaze Pizza is teaming up with Volpi Foods for a limited-time Italian Escape menu featuring prosciutto-forward pizzas, a strawberry prosciutto salad and tiramisu ā all designed to deliver premium flavors at budget-friendly prices through June 23.
A man was arrested after hidden cameras were discovered multiple times inside the restroom of Barnieās Coffee & Tea in Winter Park, recording 18 people, including children.
Winter Park city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would allow single-family homes to be built on school district property at 901 W. Webster Ave., previously occupied by Orange Technical College.
They were caught on video testing door handles and getting inside unlocked cars ā sometimes while the owners were just steps away, deputies said.
Fox Day at Rollins College, a tradition that dates to the mid-1950s, is underway. Here's what that means.
Two window installers were shot while on the job in a Winter Park neighborhood, prompting a multi-agency search that ended with two suspects in custody, according to police.
Officials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.
A Winter Park High School teacher has been arrested months after a hit-and-run was reported in Casselberry, according to the police department.
The Florida House voted Thursday to ask voters to eliminate all homestead property taxes. The uncertainty has local governments such as Winter Park contemplating a bleak future if the cuts become reality. Property taxes assessed on homesteaded property make up about $19 million ā roughly half of the cityās annual property tax revenue ā and more than 20% of total annual revenue,
Congressional Democrats are warning that the U.S. Census Bureau risks undermining an upcoming test of the 2030 census by using a form that includes a citizenship question.
Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census.
Founded in the late 1800s, Hannibal Square became home to formerly enslaved people, Black laborers, and families who helped build Winter Park during its earliest days.
According to a report, the text began with strategy aimed at Timber Creekās defense, but quickly shifted to a profane rant about the opposing school and its community.
For thousands of Orange County families, the school year has been ripped apart. Campuses shuttered, classrooms empty, and teachers left wondering what comes next.
Winter Park police have shared a photograph of a possible suspect in the burning of an inclusive banner at the doors of a church.
Dozens poured into the Winter Park Community Center to celebrate Kwanzaa. Itās where organizers and eventgoers say the seven-day celebration is all about honoring African heritage and coming together as a community.
One Winter Park family is hoping their unique holiday display called the Lyman Christmas Village, can help calm some of that chaos with a relaxing experience that offers something for everyone.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to reveal a ālegislative proposalā during a news conference in Winter Park on Thursday morning.
Around 8:30 a.m., the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, which was later downgraded to a Code Yellow before being completely lifted, according to Seminole County Public Schools.
Following highly anticipated openings in Daytona Beach and Melbourne in the last month, Trader Joe's is looking to expand further in our area.
Discover how French-born pastry chef FranƧois Paille balances his bakery business in Winter Park with the pressures of competing on Food Networkās Sweet Empire, where creativity and skill are put to the test.
A 21-year-old Rollins College student is arrested after a rifle and ammunition are found in his bedroom, according to the Winter Park Police Department.
Writerās Block Bookstore in Winter Park normally considers 200 transactions a busy day, but that number climbs significantly during Small Business Saturday.
If you stroll down Park Avenue this time of year, you can feel it - that warm, glowing little shift that says the holidays have arrived. But behind the twinkling trees and festive storefronts is a tiny team with a very big job.
Looking for a unique, hands-on experience in Central Florida? All Fired Up in Winter Park offers a welcoming space where you can paint your own pottery, learn fun techniques and create personalized keepsakes. Perfect for families, friends, date nights, and parties ā hereās everything you need to know before your visit.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
After he was arrested last year, a man has now been sentenced to over a century in federal prison after he was caught ātouchingā sleeping children in a Winter Park home, according to prosecutors.
Near Orlando and Minnesota Avenue, crews are converting 1980s-style offices into "Minnesota Row," a 120,000-square-foot mixed-use hub with offices, restaurants, retail, and green space.
Austin's Coffee is leaving its longtime home and moving down the road as Winter Park uses the land to ease traffic congestion on Fairbanks Avenue.
A voice identified as a physician took over a 911 call, explaining a minor was conscious but suffering from alcohol poisoning. Now, no charges will be filed in the case.
Orange County commissioners approved a controversial new district map Tuesday that will create two new districts and separate the historically Black communities of Pine Hills and Eatonville from the more affluent city of Winter Park.
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt a final map for the county, nearly a year after the passage of a measure to expand the number of commission districts.
Charges will not be filed against a doctor who was arrested in connection with hosting a Winter Park house party where there was alleged underage drinking.
The annual holiday event on Park Avenue in Winter Park has been renamed āChristmas on Parkā this year, replacing the cityās old name āHolidays on Park.ā
As male and female pop groups surge in popularity around the world, one iconic music label is stepping back into the spotlight ā right where it all began.
Maj. Gen. John C. Raaen Jr., the last surviving U.S. Army Ranger who took part in the initial assault on Omaha Beach on D-Day, received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at The Mayflower at Winter Park on Wednesday.
āCows and Cabsā is gearing up for another year in Winter Park, continuing its mission to raise money for Central Florida charities.
A petition circulating in Winter Park is raising concerns that city officials plan to downplay Christmas in local holiday celebrations, but leaders say that perception isnāt accurate.
It's no surprise that drivers can get frustrated with heavy traffic jams on the highway. But it turns out that some stretches may not be that bad.
Two decades ago, the City of Winter Park made a move few communities dare to try: taking control of its own electric utility. What began as a heated legal battle with Progress Energy has turned into a national example of how municipal ownership can work.
A Winter Park man was arrested Saturday after police were called out about an argument between neighbors where one was armed with an ax and a chain.
The Winter Park City Commission is set to vote on an ordinance that would restrict when and where protests can take place near the Winter Park Library and Events Center.
Last week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
A popular Italian restaurant in Winter Park was forced to close its doors this week following a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A controversial ordinance that would limit protests in some of Winter Parkās most visible public spaces is back up for discussion Wednesday evening.
Arabella Romsa, a 12-year-old inventor from Winter Park who came up with the idea for a device to help students with hearing disabilities, just got back from an award trip.
The Winter Park Volleyball Club 18U boys' team looks to meet high expectations and claim the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championship
The Winter Park City Commission is set to vote Wednesday night on a controversial ordinance that would restrict when and where protests can take place near the Winter Park Library & Events Center.
When hurricanes strike, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Thatās why a Central Florida inventor is pushing to change the way homeowners protect their families - and fighting for his right to compete in the stateās multibillion-dollar mitigation program.
Chicken Guy! has officially closed the doors for good at its Winter Park location, according to a spokesperson for the chain.
Winter Park's police department now has a Homeless Advocacy Response Team to help people living on the street find resources. Our media collaborative partners at Winter Park Voice followed the team to learn what they are seeing.
Buc-eeās aims to bring a strange Orlando-area business to court over knockoff beaver merchandise, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday.
The group run by Elon Musk that aims to cut federal spending in the second Trump administration is targeting U_S_ Census Bureau surveys it claims are āwasteful."
In a statement to News 6, the private university said the decision affects 120 employees, primarily in staff positions, with a small number of faculty included in the reduction.
About 25 students at Aloma Elementary in Winter Park are learning all about puppetry in conjunction with Disney's "The Lion King" musical that's currently on tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.
The City of Winter Park is set to vote on whether to move forward with a new agreement to keep police officers on public school campuses, ending a monthslong standoff with Orange County Public Schools.
Five local governments will provide officers for public schools in tentative agreements reached by Orange County Public Schools.
