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Up to $100k in city grants available for Winter Park nonprofits via proposed new process

Up to $100k in city grants available for Winter Park nonprofits via proposed new process

Like many local governments, Winter Park has long supported local organizations, including $1 million to the Dr. Phillips Center. Now it's looking to formalize how it selects which nonprofits receive money Feb. 18, 2025 By Beth Kassab Winter Park nonprofits
Endorsed by the Winter Park chamber PAC, Justin Vermuth builds campaign chest

Endorsed by the Winter Park chamber PAC, Justin Vermuth builds campaign chest

Incumbent Kris Cruzada said he is relying on mostly smaller donations from residents Feb. 14, 2025 By Beth Kassab Justin
Kris Cruzada and Justin Vermuth spar over budget to win votes for Commission Seat 3

Kris Cruzada and Justin Vermuth spar over budget to win votes for Commission Seat 3

Both men look to distinguish themselves ahead of the March 11 election Feb. 7, 2025 By Beth Kassab In the
In first 'State of the City,' Mayor Sheila DeCiccio highlights strong financials

In first ‘State of the City,’ Mayor Sheila DeCiccio highlights strong financials

The annual event drew a large crowd and also honored Winter Park's employees of the year, including a school resource
Winter Park Police to start new program aimed at helping homeless

Winter Park Police to start new program aimed at helping homeless

The program relies on a federal grant that was temporarily frozen by the Trump administration this week, but Winter Park
Dispute over lake view comes down to single palm tree

Dispute over lake view comes down to single palm tree

The commission also applauded the service of Jeff Briggs and heard an update on the negotiations over school resource officers
Warren Lindsey walks into Commission Seat 4 without opposition

Warren Lindsey walks into Commission Seat 4 without opposition

Incumbent Kris Cruzada draws opponent Justin Vermuth for Commission Seat 3 as qualifying ended Tuesday ahead of the March election
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

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