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Winter Park to keep property tax rate the same for 18th year

Winter Park to keep property tax rate the same for 18th year

Aug. 5, 2025: The city's $233.5 million budget accounts for 7% growth in property tax revenue based on higher values as well as increases in utility fees
Winter Park looks to weigh in on Orange County redistricting maps

Winter Park looks to weigh in on Orange County redistricting maps

July 21, 2025: As Orange looks to add two more districts, how the map is drawn will decide how Winter Park is represented
Federal Lawsuit Against City and Police Over Killing of Unarmed Man Ends

Federal Lawsuit Against City and Police Over Killing of Unarmed Man Ends

July 17, 2025: Winter Park Police shot the man seven times at his niece's wedding in 2022
Winter Park has a Long List of Complaints over Library and Events Center Construction

Winter Park has a Long List of Complaints over Library and Events Center Construction

July 11, 2025: City officials and the contractor are meeting to try to resolve the problems
City Says the Problem Causing Smelly Water is Now Resolved

City Says the Problem Causing Smelly Water is Now Resolved

July 10, 2025: But the odor caused after lightning struck a water treatment plant could linger a few more days. Plus, state budget wins for Winter Park projects
Winter Park Approves Limits on Protests and Activity at Library and Events Center

Winter Park Approves Limits on Protests and Activity at Library and Events Center

In a split vote, the City Commission approved a new ordinance that they claim is based on complaints over photo
What Sparked Proposed Protest Ban at Library & Events Center? Mostly photo shoots

What Sparked Proposed Protest Ban at Library & Events Center? Mostly photo shoots

Records show photo shoots account for most of the reported disruptions at the Library and Events Center, a popular TikTok
Residents face higher electric and water rates in new proposed budget

Residents face higher electric and water rates in new proposed budget

July 7, 2025: The draft $233.5 million city spending plan represents a nearly 9% increase over last year
Blue Bamboo plans weekend opening

Blue Bamboo plans weekend opening

The nonprofit music venue recently secured a $1 million grant from Orange County and is counting down to its debut
Winter Park awaiting decision on Parade of Bands

Winter Park awaiting decision on Parade of Bands

The annual December tradition was cancelled last year and may not happen again because of the new college football playoff
Winter Park Police try to help homeless one person at a time

Winter Park Police try to help homeless one person at a time

A new unit aims to connect people who are living on the streets with organizations that can provide new IDs,

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