Winter Park cancels street festivals for February and March
Downtown Winter Park has canceled its weekend festivities for February and March, because of an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Winter Park cancels weekend festivities
Downtown Winter Park has canceled its weekend festivities for February and March. The Chamber of Commerce has hosted socially distant weekends for the past four months to provide outdoor dining options, but leaders decided to cancel the events because of an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Resort hotel proposed for Winter Park
A huge resort could be built in a busy area of Winter Park. Some say it will help beautify a neglected area while others say it will disrupt what is a traditionally quiet neighborhood.
Makeover planned for Winter Park Village
A multimillion dollar redevelopment is planned for Winter Park Village. It will be the first major facelift for the two-decade old shopping and dining complex.
Winter Park offering open air holiday market
A holiday market in Winter Park is helping small businesses reach customers.
Winter Park hosts annual Christmas Parade
Winter Park is not letting the coronavirus pandemic get in the way of an annual holiday events. The Winter Park Christmas Parade went off without a hitch but with a few safety adjustments.
Fall festivities in Winter Park
Winter Park closed down Park Avenue this week to attract crowds to shops and restaurants while providing social distancing.
Debate over new McLaren Automotive dealership
Soon you could see more exotic cars from McLaren Automotive around Central Florida. A developer is planning a dealership for Winter Park but some neighbors have expressed concerns.
Outdoor community events coming to Winter Park
Winter Park is holding some socially distant outdoor events to lure people to Park Avenue.
Tracking coronavirus in wastewater
A Central Florida college is studying how tracking wastewater to help control the spread of coronavirus.
Push for single-member districts in Winter Park
A group of residents in Winter Park is trying to change the way representatives are elected to the City Council, moving from at-large representation to single-member districts. Their main concern is gentrification.
Police say man was beaten over social distancing
Police say an elderly man was dragged out of gas station by his hair and beaten by another patron. Authorities released surveillance video of the incident on Friday.
New curbside pick-up zones
Winter Park and Orlando have created curbside pick-up zones to help boost businesses at restaurants and shops.
Businesses adapting to stay alive
Businesses are fighting to stay alive during the pandemic, so many are changes their models to continue to operate.
Smaller businesses struggling to survive during pandemic
Smaller cities are struggling to keep downtown shopping districts vibrant during the coronavirus pandemic.
Special birthday surprise held for Winter Park nursing home resident
It was a special birthday for a Winter Park woman who has been in a nursing home and unable to see family.
Central Florida woman celebrated 109th birthday at retirement community via Zoom call
The Mayflower of Winter Park, a retirement community, told FOX 35 Orlando that Midge Ruff celebrated her 109th birthday on Monday.
Congressman Soto holds PPP discussion
Congressman Darren Soto, D-Orlando, held a conference with local businesses about the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Rollins College makes cuts to budget, staffing
Colleges are having to make tough decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. Rollins College, in Winter Park, announced it has had to slash $16 million dollars from its annual budget. Meanwhile, Valencia College, Orange County's community college system, has seen enrollment grow.
Restaurants open for business on Park Avenue
This is the first weekend where people can leave the house and dine at a restaurant.