Community: Winter Garden

Mayor John Rees tells residents they “should” be praying “every day of your life.”

“It's a good moment to kind of step back and recalibrate,” says Winter Garden Economic Development Director Marc Hutchinson.

Residents fear the loss of Winter Garden's historic charm.

Group delivers message to city officials: preserve the city’s “uniqueness and charm.”

At least 9 buildings sold in downtown area in 2025.

Protest organizer says school “weaponized its authority.”

Recruiting participants for Winter Garden's parade has always been a "struggle," leading the Parks and Recreation director to consider nixing next year's parade in favor of a bigger focus on the city's Celebration event.

Riders must be at least 15 and carry "government-issued ID."

Costs to bring the city's wastewater treatment facility into compliance with state standards necessitated the steep fee increases, city officials say.

Half of the American Rescue Plan grant is forgiven, half is a 0 percent loan, says city manager.