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GOVERNMENT

What happens when Mayor John Rees violates the city charter?

We don’t know if Commissioner Ron Mueller violated the city charter. But we do know that in repeatedly not fulfilling a job responsibility listed in the charter, the mayor violated it. That warrants consideration.

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POLITICAL STUNT

Bennett Moves to Oust Mueller Ahead of March Election

The District 1 commissioner called for a January forfeiture hearing. She’s complained that District 2’s Mueller lobbied for downtown events, talked to residents in her district and “threatened” to fire city employees. Mueller calls her action a "political stunt."

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FIRST AMENDMENT

First Amendment Foundation to Winter Garden: “Scrap” Media Rules

District 4 Commissioner Colin Sharman: “I'm in favor of changing it to where anybody can ask the question."

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EXPANSION PLANS

No room at the memorial park

At capacity, Winter Garden’s historic cemetery will add more burial space within 12 to 18 months.

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BUDGET

$4.16M earmarked for East Winter Garden projects in city's proposed 2024 budget

An additional $4.2M is already slated for stormwater, water main, sidewalk and housing upgrades.

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MEDIA

Former Winter Garden Commissioner supports city's controversial media rules

"Stand strong," he told commissioners during Thursday's meeting.

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HELLO KITTY

Winter Garden gives Pet Alliance $50K for targeted trap-neuter-return program

Nonprofit aims to reach 800 community cats in city “hot spots” for neuter/spay, rabies vaccines.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Horse farm owner challenges Winter Garden decision to annex, rezone nearby property for subdivision

Ninth Circuit appeal claims denial of due process, violations of city land development code and Florida annexation statutes.

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WINTER GARDEN

Winter Garden gives update on East Winter Garden revitalization projects

Stakeholders give voice to long-standing resentments.

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NEO-NAZI

Mayor sidesteps condemnation of neo-Nazis who spread antisemitic flyers in Winter Garden

“We do not believe in what the Nazis did during World War II, and if that lives on … I don’t know what else to say.”

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