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City to be new landlord for Michelin-star restaurant and Austin's Coffee in $4 million deal

City to be new landlord for Michelin-star restaurant and Austin’s Coffee in $4 million deal

Nov. 14, 2024: The mayor says leases on the property will be honored, but the city needs the land for drainage and road projects
City to consider buying Austin's Coffee House to widen road and improve MLK Park

City to consider buying Austin’s Coffee House to widen road and improve MLK Park

Nov. 11, 2024: The potential land deal is one in a series of acquisitions to add turn lanes at Fairbanks Avenue and Denning Drive
Kelly Semrad wins County Commission seat over Steve Leary

Kelly Semrad wins County Commission seat over Steve Leary

Nov. 5, 2024: The UCF professor delivered a clear victory despite being outspent by the former Winter Park mayor
Orange commission approves Winter Park CRA and arts funding

Orange commission approves Winter Park CRA and arts funding

Oct. 31, 2024: The Winter Park Playhouse and the Rollins art museum will benefit from tourist development tax funding set aside for community groups
Steve Leary goes negative against Kelly Semrad in final week of county race

Steve Leary goes negative against Kelly Semrad in final week of county race

Oct. 30, 2024: The attacks in the race for the District 5 County Commission seat, which represents Winter Park, lack context
Live Local Act helps Ravaudage secure more housing units

Live Local Act helps Ravaudage secure more housing units

Oct. 23, 2024: The City Commission also approved a raise for the city manager and the money needed for two more police officers
Steve Leary and Kelly Semrad in final fundraising stretch for District 5 Orange County race

Steve Leary and Kelly Semrad in final fundraising stretch for District 5 Orange County race

The two are on the Nov. 5 ballot in the only open seat this year for the Orange County Commission
Winter Park closes in on major CRA expansion, celebrates wins from Hurricane Milton

Winter Park closes in on major CRA expansion, celebrates wins from Hurricane Milton

Oct. 17, 2024: The CRA is expected to help fund stormwater projects that became a high priority after Hurricane Ian in 2022.The impacts felt by Hurricane Milton were less severe
Winter Park Playhouse, Rollins come out as winners in TDT recommendations

Winter Park Playhouse, Rollins come out as winners in TDT recommendations

Oct. 3, 2024: They are among 11 arts and culture projects that the Tourist Development Tax board is asking the County Commission to fund
Kris Cruzada to seek reelection, but Todd Weaver decides not to run

Kris Cruzada to seek reelection, but Todd Weaver decides not to run

Oct. 1, 2024: Two City Commission seats are up for grabs in the March election -- one political newcomer has already filed
J.D. Vance fundraiser at home of Golden Corral owner shut down residential streets

J.D. Vance fundraiser at home of Golden Corral owner shut down residential streets

Sept. 25, 2024: The campaign event also prompted heavy police presence in the neighborhood around Lake Virginia

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