A settlement agreement from 24 years ago is stopping Winter Park from instituting a pilot program to require paid parking at the popular Lake Baldwin Park.

Maitland water and sewer customers could face five straight years of rate increases under a proposal headed to the City Council for a first reading Monday night. The plan calls for 12% annual increases in fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029, followed by 6% increases in fiscal years 2030 and 2031. Applied successively, those percentages compound to approximately 57.9% over five years.

Agents responded to Signal Pointe Apartments on Thursday. The FBI confirmed the subject is in custody and that there is no threat to public safety.

A parent's account alleges a Winter Park coach spit on a Lake Nona player after the team's overtime loss on Friday. Orange County Public Schools told News 6 it is reviewing the postgame incident.

The proposed ordinance would prohibit all e-bikes and e-scooters from sidewalks in the Central Business District, the Hannibal Square neighborhood commercial district, and the Orange Avenue District.

Winter Park leaders are set to discuss a six-month paid parking pilot program that could require nonresidents to pay to park at two popular city parks.

Corner Chophouse in Winter Park celebrates its first anniversary with a special menu featuring wild boar meatballs, BBQ shrimp, caviar, picanha and orange cream cake. We also explored regular menu favorites, including warm milk bread, crispy pork belly, chicken and dumplings, and a decadent S’mores Sundae, all in a neighborhood steakhouse that already feels like an Orlando classic.

$500,000 in Florida funding will pay for technology designed to remove excess nutrients from Alice’s Pond at Mead Gardens, which is part of a connected system of waterways that flows through the Winter Park chain of lakes and north into Seminole County, eventually reaching Lake Jesup and the St. Johns River.

Hallmark has announced 25 finalists on its latest "Merriest Christmas Town" contest — and one Central Florida city has made the list.

A Winter Park family is describing a terrifying close call with lightning that left them shaken and sent all three to the hospital.

SunRail is temporarily suspending train service between Winter Park and Poinciana, including the Orlando area. The commuter rail system says a signal outage is affecting the service.

Red light cameras in Winter Park generated more than $3 million in violations during the last year, but more than half of that money went to the state of Florida.

Buc-ee’s and a strange Orlando-area business have now settled after a lawsuit was filed last year over “knockoff” beaver merchandise, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A person was struck by a SunRail train in Winter Park and killed on Wednesday, and police are investigating.

Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

Visit Orlando’s biggest annual food event is back next month with special menus at new restaurants across Central Florida. A record-breaking 188 restaurants will participate in Magical Dining this year, 38 of them for the first time.

A Winter Park Pines homeowner says a string of incidents involving three young boys over Father’s Day weekend has him on edge — so much so that he asked not to be identified out of fear of retaliation.

In the final week of June, the City of Winter Park is poised to set a major precedent for both lakefront development and historic preservation — or the lack of it. City commissioners will decide whether to give a local developer the green light to demolish the notorious Merrywood Estate.

A longtime Park Avenue boutique is preparing for a major move after its owners say they were given just 30 days to leave the storefront they’ve occupied for decades.

There must be something in the water in Winter Park! Once again, the high school’s vaunted girls crew team will head across the pond to compete on the international stage at the Henley Royal Regatta in England later this month.

Winter Park police said Matthew Seaberg approached the woman from behind in the parking lot of the Wawa, lifted her by the waist onto his shoulder, and put her inside his pickup truck.

Since August 2023, a new air-quality study has been underway in Central Florida, funded by the EPA for $500,000. The project began in Parramore, with researchers asking people across Orange County to report concerns about the air where they live.

Repairs are underway after an employee mistakenly sprayed the wrong substance on the greens at the Winter Park Golf Course earlier this month — a mistake city leaders say will cost at least six figures to fix.

A Florida Foodie trip to Wild Fork Foods in Winter Park, where blast-frozen meats make it easy to shop for everyday dinners or Memorial Day grilling—plus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.

A former president of downtown Winter Park’s business group was arrested Tuesday as part of a child sex sting. Investigators say 54-year-old Alan Chambers thought he was communicating with a 14-year-old boy using Snapchat and Telegram for months, but it was actually an undercover investigator for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Blaze Pizza is teaming up with Volpi Foods for a limited-time Italian Escape menu featuring prosciutto-forward pizzas, a strawberry prosciutto salad and tiramisu — all designed to deliver premium flavors at budget-friendly prices through June 23.

A man was arrested after hidden cameras were discovered multiple times inside the restroom of Barnie’s Coffee & Tea in Winter Park, recording 18 people, including children.

An armed carjacking sparked a chase with law enforcement on Interstate 4 this week, according to the Winter Park Police Department.

News 6 is getting a firsthand look at waterways across Central Florida amid reports of low water levels.

Law enforcement flocked to an apartment complex in Winter Park late Friday night, sparking questions about what prompted the response.

Winter Park city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would allow single-family homes to be built on school district property at 901 W. Webster Ave., previously occupied by Orange Technical College.

They were caught on video testing door handles and getting inside unlocked cars — sometimes while the owners were just steps away, deputies said.

Fox Day at Rollins College, a tradition that dates to the mid-1950s, is underway. Here's what that means.

Two window installers were shot while on the job in a Winter Park neighborhood, prompting a multi-agency search that ended with two suspects in custody, according to police.

Winter Park commissioners are voting to approve funding for a project to replace sidewalks and add safety features near Hungerford Elementary School.

After being ranked the best Italian restaurant in Florida last year, Prato in Winter Park has announced it plans to expand.

Winter Park police responded to the area of Overlook Road on Tuesday for a double shooting.

From festivals to foam parties, your weekend is covered.

Officials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.

A Winter Park High School teacher has been arrested months after a hit-and-run was reported in Casselberry, according to the police department.

Rollins College is launching something new to honor its most famous alumni: Mister Rogers.

The Florida House voted Thursday to ask voters to eliminate all homestead property taxes. The uncertainty has local governments such as Winter Park contemplating a bleak future if the cuts become reality. Property taxes assessed on homesteaded property make up about $19 million — roughly half of the city’s annual property tax revenue — and more than 20% of total annual revenue,

Congressional Democrats are warning that the U.S. Census Bureau risks undermining an upcoming test of the 2030 census by using a form that includes a citizenship question.

A fatal shooting is under investigation in Winter Park.

Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census.

It was 1 a.m. on Monday when Andre Rosa woke up to a fire at his apartment near SR 436 and Howell Branch Road in Winter Park.

Founded in the late 1800s, Hannibal Square became home to formerly enslaved people, Black laborers, and families who helped build Winter Park during its earliest days.

According to a report, the text began with strategy aimed at Timber Creek’s defense, but quickly shifted to a profane rant about the opposing school and its community.

Officials say a fire broke out at Sapphire Winter Park apartments, displacing 13 residents.

For thousands of Orange County families, the school year has been ripped apart. Campuses shuttered, classrooms empty, and teachers left wondering what comes next.

Winter Park police have shared a photograph of a possible suspect in the burning of an inclusive banner at the doors of a church.

Leaders at a Winter Park church are speaking out after an inclusive sign was cut down and set on fire outside the building.

A man was arrested this week in connection to a string of recent burglaries in Winter Park, according to police.

Dozens poured into the Winter Park Community Center to celebrate Kwanzaa. It’s where organizers and eventgoers say the seven-day celebration is all about honoring African heritage and coming together as a community.

One Winter Park family is hoping their unique holiday display called the Lyman Christmas Village, can help calm some of that chaos with a relaxing experience that offers something for everyone.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to reveal a “legislative proposal” during a news conference in Winter Park on Thursday morning.

Around 8:30 a.m., the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, which was later downgraded to a Code Yellow before being completely lifted, according to Seminole County Public Schools.

Footage from the scene showed shattered glass on the scene where the car plowed through a window, and a tow truck was hauling away the vehicle.

Winter Park could be the home of champions soon.

Following highly anticipated openings in Daytona Beach and Melbourne in the last month, Trader Joe's is looking to expand further in our area.

Discover how French-born pastry chef François Paille balances his bakery business in Winter Park with the pressures of competing on Food Network’s Sweet Empire, where creativity and skill are put to the test.

A 21-year-old Rollins College student is arrested after a rifle and ammunition are found in his bedroom, according to the Winter Park Police Department.

Writer’s Block Bookstore in Winter Park normally considers 200 transactions a busy day, but that number climbs significantly during Small Business Saturday.

If you stroll down Park Avenue this time of year, you can feel it - that warm, glowing little shift that says the holidays have arrived. But behind the twinkling trees and festive storefronts is a tiny team with a very big job.

City leaders are giving Winter Park and Orange County residents a chance to weigh in on coyote safety.

Looking for a unique, hands-on experience in Central Florida? All Fired Up in Winter Park offers a welcoming space where you can paint your own pottery, learn fun techniques and create personalized keepsakes. Perfect for families, friends, date nights, and parties — here’s everything you need to know before your visit.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

After he was arrested last year, a man has now been sentenced to over a century in federal prison after he was caught “touching” sleeping children in a Winter Park home, according to prosecutors.

Here are the events happening throughout Central Florida.

Near Orlando and Minnesota Avenue, crews are converting 1980s-style offices into "Minnesota Row," a 120,000-square-foot mixed-use hub with offices, restaurants, retail, and green space.

On Thursday night, the Central Florida chain has announced it’s closing one of its locations — the one in Orlando’s MetroWest neighborhood.

Austin's Coffee is leaving its longtime home and moving down the road as Winter Park uses the land to ease traffic congestion on Fairbanks Avenue.

Check out some scores from Friday night's action in Orange and Seminole counties.

A voice identified as a physician took over a 911 call, explaining a minor was conscious but suffering from alcohol poisoning. Now, no charges will be filed in the case.

Orange County commissioners approved a controversial new district map Tuesday that will create two new districts and separate the historically Black communities of Pine Hills and Eatonville from the more affluent city of Winter Park.

Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt a final map for the county, nearly a year after the passage of a measure to expand the number of commission districts.

The hourglass-shaped hole is estimated to be 500 feet deep — perhaps even more. But you’re not likely to hear about it.

Charges will not be filed against a doctor who was arrested in connection with hosting a Winter Park house party where there was alleged underage drinking.

See some results from games in Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties.

This fall weekend will be filled with art, cycling, family fun and cultural flavor.

This fall weekend will be filled with art, cycling, family fun and cultural flavor.

Check out scores from Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties.

A study released by WalletHub this week has revealed the top small cities in America — including the No. 1 pick in the Sunshine State.

The annual holiday event on Park Avenue in Winter Park has been renamed “Christmas on Park” this year, replacing the city’s old name “Holidays on Park.”

As male and female pop groups surge in popularity around the world, one iconic music label is stepping back into the spotlight — right where it all began.

Maj. Gen. John C. Raaen Jr., the last surviving U.S. Army Ranger who took part in the initial assault on Omaha Beach on D-Day, received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at The Mayflower at Winter Park on Wednesday.

Two maps remain after months of reviewing 30 redistricting proposals in Orange County.

“Cows and Cabs” is gearing up for another year in Winter Park, continuing its mission to raise money for Central Florida charities.

Winter Park officials will discuss the future of West Fairbanks Avenue between I-4 and 17-92, an area known for heavy traffic congestion.

A petition circulating in Winter Park is raising concerns that city officials plan to downplay Christmas in local holiday celebrations, but leaders say that perception isn’t accurate.

It's no surprise that drivers can get frustrated with heavy traffic jams on the highway. But it turns out that some stretches may not be that bad.

Two decades ago, the City of Winter Park made a move few communities dare to try: taking control of its own electric utility. What began as a heated legal battle with Progress Energy has turned into a national example of how municipal ownership can work.

A Winter Park man was arrested Saturday after police were called out about an argument between neighbors where one was armed with an ax and a chain.

The Winter Park City Commission is set to vote on an ordinance that would restrict when and where protests can take place near the Winter Park Library and Events Center.

Last week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A popular Italian restaurant in Winter Park was forced to close its doors this week following a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A controversial ordinance that would limit protests in some of Winter Park’s most visible public spaces is back up for discussion Wednesday evening.

Arabella Romsa, a 12-year-old inventor from Winter Park who came up with the idea for a device to help students with hearing disabilities, just got back from an award trip.

It’s clear: what’s old is still worth saving in Winter Park.

The Winter Park Volleyball Club 18U boys' team looks to meet high expectations and claim the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championship