Winter Garden votes to limit late-night alcohol sales

Following the City of Orlando, Winter Garden's City Commission has voted to limit when bars and restaurants can sell alcohol. Under the new rule, bars and restaurants will have to apply for a special permit to serve alcohol after midnight.

New downtown Orlando safety changes start today

The City of Orlando is hoping to get rid of the so-called "street-party atmosphere" downtown, following two mass shootings in two years. Safety changes were enacted in 2022 after several people were hurt in a shooting. On Nov. 1, 2024, 2 people were killed, and eight others hurt in a shooting as thousands were celebrating Halloween. Beginning Friday, Nov. 15, Orange Avenue will begin to reopen to vehicle traffic. Before, it would be shut down, allowing people to walk along the street from bar to bar.

Orlando City Council approves proposal for homeless shelter

Orlando City Council gave its initial approval to open a 300-person homeless shelter in the SoDo neighborhood, using a building formerly used to house incarcerated people out on work release. It's a controversial decision. Some residents in the neighborhood are against the proposal, concerned about safety. Proponents say people need resources and help, and that they'll provide security. This is one of several more meetings that will be held, before a yay or nay decision will have to be made.