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No Paid Parking at Dog Park After All

No Paid Parking at Dog Park After All

The park at Lake Baldwin was slated to part of a pilot project to charge non-residents for parking Sept. 15, 2026 By Beth Kassab An agreement between Orlando and Winter Park unearthed from 24 years ago means the city of
Parking Fines to Increase, E-Bike Fines also added as Budget is Finalized

Parking Fines to Increase, E-Bike Fines also added as Budget is Finalized

The City Commission also reduced the amount of money set to go to nonprofit Men of Integrity Mentoring Program and
Will Orange Mayors Join Push to Rethink how Tourist Taxes are Spent?

Will Orange Mayors Join Push to Rethink how Tourist Taxes are Spent?

Winter Park’s resolution is the latest sign of growing pressure to use the county’s nearly $400 million in annual Tourist
Plans for First Synagogue Roil Winter Park

Plans for First Synagogue Roil Winter Park

Sept. 10, 2026: The project, which also includes townhomes, drew 30 public speakers and failed to win enough support despite more concessions from Chabad
Winter Park Steps Out Front to Challenge Status Quo on Tourist Taxes

Winter Park Steps Out Front to Challenge Status Quo on Tourist Taxes

Sept. 8, 2026: Will other cities follow a call to push Orange County and lawmakers to use the money for transit and other needs?
Commissioners Propose Cuts and New Spending Ahead of Budget Vote

Commissioners Propose Cuts and New Spending Ahead of Budget Vote

The first vote on the total $247 million budget is scheduled for Wednesday Sept. 4, 2026 By Beth Kassab In
Blue Bamboo Looks to Lease Space to Visual Artists

Blue Bamboo Looks to Lease Space to Visual Artists

Sept. 3, 2026: The performing arts venue has hit multiple obstacles as its rent for the old city library building increases
Winter Park to Remove Flock Cameras Per State Order

Winter Park to Remove Flock Cameras Per State Order

Sept. 2, 2026: "The cameras have value in terms of investigative and security uses, but the issue is whether or not people's privacy rights and concerns over surveillance outweigh those legitimate and positive uses," Commissioner Warren Lindsey told the Voice
Chabad Synagogue Approved in 3-2 Vote

Chabad Synagogue Approved in 3-2 Vote

Aug. 26, 2026: The development will also include townhomes and a daycare that some neighbors said will cause too much traffic and parking problems
Column: The Uplifting Story of One Park Ave Shop

Column: The Uplifting Story of One Park Ave Shop

Aug. 26, 2026: How boobs - and class - equal business for local entrepreneur
Neighbors Tell Court They Plan to Resolve Suit Over Virginia Heights Park

Neighbors Tell Court They Plan to Resolve Suit Over Virginia Heights Park

In dispute is how the private park on Lake Virginia can be used after high-profile neighbors on both sides sought

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