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Are Electric Scooters and Bikes Too Dangerous for Schools?

Are Electric Scooters and Bikes Too Dangerous for Schools?

Orange School Board members and Winter Park officials say more safety measures are needed Dec. 31, 2025 By Tilly Raij Stricter rules over electric scooters and bikes on school campuses – or even a temporary ban — are slated for
Arts Board Backs Off Seven Oaks Sculptures Because of Spending Optics

Arts Board Backs Off Seven Oaks Sculptures Because of Spending Optics

Dec. 18, 2025: The decision came this week just days before state CFO Blaise Ingoglia held a press conference in Winter Park on Thursday to call city governments "wasteful"
Family of Man Shot by Police at Wedding Receives $400,000 Settlement

Family of Man Shot by Police at Wedding Receives $400,000 Settlement

Dec. 16, 2025: It is unknown who is paying the settlement related to the death of Daniel Knight, but the city of Winter Park says it is not paying the money
Via Tuscany Homeowner Owes More Than $300k in Code Fines

Via Tuscany Homeowner Owes More Than $300k in Code Fines

Dec. 12, 2025: Construction on the house began in 2018 and just concluded this year, prompting repeated complaints by neighbors
Up to Eight Billboards in Winter Park to be Removed

Up to Eight Billboards in Winter Park to be Removed

Dec. 11, 2025: The concept of a deal approved by the City Commission calls for four new billboards along I-4 while eight billboards along surface roads come down
Six Candidates (So Far) Step Up to Replace Demings as Orange County Mayor

Six Candidates (So Far) Step Up to Replace Demings as Orange County Mayor

Dec. 11, 2025: Former Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park is one of the contenders
Unopposed Races Seal Seats for Craig Russell and Elizabeth Ingram, Canceling Winter Park’s March Vote

Unopposed Races Seal Seats for Craig Russell and Elizabeth Ingram, Canceling Winter Park’s March Vote

Dec. 8, 2025: The Winter Park High School coach will get a second term and a political newcomer will join the commission in March
A Century-Old Lifeline: Welbourne Preschool Endures Amid Loss of Black Landmarks

A Century-Old Lifeline: Welbourne Preschool Endures Amid Loss of Black Landmarks

Nov. 24, 2025: As change continues on Winter Park's west side, a preschool that opened in 1927 continues to provide a heartbeat for the neighborhood
With Partner Gone, Blue Bamboo Works to Push Ahead on Arts Project in Old Library

With Partner Gone, Blue Bamboo Works to Push Ahead on Arts Project in Old Library

Nov. 19, 2025: The music venue received approval to keep $900,000 of its original grant from the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
Rosen Hotels Leader Calls for Tourist Transportation Tax to Boost SunRail, Lynx

Rosen Hotels Leader Calls for Tourist Transportation Tax to Boost SunRail, Lynx

Frank Santos, who lives in Winter Park, says out-of-state visitors would pay for the upgrades as an added tax on
Backyard Palm Trees on Lake Spark a Pricey Legal Battle in Winter Park

Backyard Palm Trees on Lake Spark a Pricey Legal Battle in Winter Park

Nov. 12, 2025: A homeowner is suing the city over a decision that the height of his landscaping must be limited to help maintain the lake view of his neighbors

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