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New fines for historic preservation demos delayed

New fines for historic preservation demos delayed

Jan. 9, 2025: The commission also decided against a mail-only vote on gas-powered leaf blowers and recognized the Winter Park High volleyball team as state champs
Todd Weaver tables own request to add his home to city's historic register

Todd Weaver tables own request to add his home to city’s historic register

Dec. 8, 2025: A state senator on Wednesday intervened in the matter and called the request by a sitting commissioner 'a little weird'
News outlets in Central Florida will collaborate to examine impacts of homeless camping ban

News outlets in Central Florida will collaborate to examine impacts of homeless camping ban

The Voice joins 10 outlets in providing reporting on an important topic for local residents, taxpayers and the homeless Dec.
Winter Park Playhouse, a commissioner's home and gas leaf blower ban top first agenda of 2025

Winter Park Playhouse, a commissioner’s home and gas leaf blower ban top first agenda of 2025

Jan. 6, 2025: Commissioners are slated to move forward on the purchase of the Playhouse building as Blue Bamboo seeks to move ahead with renovations at the old library. Changes to historic preservation rules as well as a designation of a commissioner's home on the local register also up for consideration
What the school resource officer conflict with OCPS means for Winter Park

What the school resource officer conflict with OCPS means for Winter Park

Dec. 20, 2024: Winter Park provides five school resource officers and is asking for additional compensation
Parade of Bands missing from Winter Park holiday festivities this year

Parade of Bands missing from Winter Park holiday festivities this year

Dec. 17: The popular parade along Park Avenue was squeezed out by this season's earlier bowl game kickoff
Is the wording of the ballot question about gas-powered leaf blowers too confusing? Commissioners will decide

Is the wording of the ballot question about gas-powered leaf blowers too confusing? Commissioners will decide

Dec. 13, 2024: Commissioners opted for a mail-only vote if the two commission seats up for grabs remain unopposed
Referendum on gas leaf blower ban could be conducted by mail

Referendum on gas leaf blower ban could be conducted by mail

Dec. 10, 2024: The vote along with money for flood fixes and a new policy to sell ads and sponsorships for the Parks & Rec department will be considered at Wednesday's City Commission meeting
New Public Art Collection map reveals hidden treasures

New Public Art Collection map reveals hidden treasures

Dec. 5, 2024: The project catalogs Winter Park's vast collection, which includes every "Best of Show" piece from the annual Sidewalk Art Festival
City lets go of Post Office dream and will spend dollars elsewhere

City lets go of Post Office dream and will spend dollars elsewhere

Nov. 26, 2024: The new spending plan for the Community Redevelopment Agency will focus on infrastructure that could help lure workforce housing near Interstate 4
Photos: New Christmas decor debuts in Central Park

Photos: New Christmas decor debuts in Central Park

Nov. 26, 2024: More immersive experiences like a carousel and a tunnel of white lights offer shoppers and diners reasons to linger

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