The Orange County Sheriffās Office is now sharing details on why a Winter Garden street was blocked for hours overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.
According to the arrest affidavit, a witness saw Bryan Stubbs tampering with the vehicle of a bowling alley employee. A mechanic later found a tracking device attached to the vehicle, Apopka police said.
A decision to move forward with a development along Marsh Road in Winter Garden is frustrating residents concerned the road cannot handle the influx of new residents. At a meeting, city leaders acknowledged there was an issue, but said developers cannot be required to fix pre-existing road issues.
Residents in Winter Garden are voicing concerns ahead of a city commission vote Thursday night on a proposed development that would bring hundreds of homes and commercial space to the area near Williams Road and Marsh Road.
A proposed development in Winter Garden is moving closer to approval, but not without opposition from neighbors concerned about increased traffic and changes to the character of their community.
A growing social media trend involving teens running up to homes, banging or kicking on doors and then fleeing is leaving some Central Florida residents shaken and calling for accountability.
There are more than 300 acres of untouched space in Winter Garden that developers want to get their hands on. It would be off Williams Road and feature over 600 homes, a bed and breakfast, a park, retail space, and a whole lot more.
Residents of Winter Garden's Verde Park say the Florida Turnpike expansion has increased noise and caused property damage after trees were removed and traffic became more visible.
According to police, the recordings appeared to have been made with Brian Larios-Perez's phone propped on the floor and angled toward the neighboring stall.
City leaders in Winter Garden are considering a new strategy to support small businesses after months of rapid change in the downtown district left uncertainty about what comes next.
Winter Garden leaders are set to select a new partner for the Garden Theatre, signaling the return of a variety of productions to downtown.
As gas prices continue to rise, small businesses that rely on deliveries are being forced to make tough decisions just to keep costs manageable.
After extensive debate, a church has received approval to build in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement
Volusia County Beach Safety is urging residents and visitors to swim in front of staffed lifeguard towers, saying it significantly increases safety in the ocean.
Downtown Winter Garden is known for its unique charm and locally owned small businesses. But in recent weeks, several businesses have announced closures ā and the changes appear to be continuing.
Concerned residents and business owners packed City Hall in Winter Garden on Thursday night, filling commission chambers to capacity as they voiced fears over how recent downtown property sales could reshape the community and force out small businesses.
Concern and frustration are growing in downtown Winter Garden as residents sound the alarm about a wave of small business closures and building sales. In the past year, at least nine buildings in downtown Winter Garden have been sold to different buyers, raising questions about whatās next for the cityās historic core.
Dozens of dead fish and a strong odor raised concerns Wednesday evening at Newton Park along Lake Apopka, prompting questions from park visitors and a News 6 viewer who asked the station to investigate.
In the past year, at least nine commercial buildings in Downtown Winter Garden have sold for millions of dollars. The building at 2 W Plant Street sold on Dec. 31 for $2.2 million. That building was home to Three Birds Cafe ā was, because now the owner is being forced to close.
A deputy observed Richardson driving an Aston Martin at speeds exceeding 100 mph in a 65-mph zone, flashing lights to get other drivers out of her way, and making unsafe lane changes, according to an arrest affidavit.
East Crown Point Road is finally back open after months of repairs following severe flooding. This time, Orange County says the fix is built to last.
The city of Winter Garden is expected to move forward on a plan to transform a historic citrus packing plant into a destination venue for retail and dining.
East Crown Point Road remains closed, despite promises that repairs would only take a few weeks. Months after heavy rains tore up a neighborhood road, drivers in Winter Garden are still taking detours. Now, Orange County says the roadway should reopen next week.
In a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made āpretty largeā hotel reservations in the area.
Tonight, the Winter Garden city commission is set to vote on an ordinance that would restrict e-bike use on the West Orange Trail, a popular spot for walking, jogging, and biking.
The FHP says a 35-year-old Orlando man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 429 in Orange County.
The city of Winter Garden is considering new rules to regulate e-bikes and motor scooters to improve public safety.
Florida prosecutors turned to a blood stain analyst to start off their case to keep Tommy Zeigler on death row Thursday. The hearing on new DNA evidence could lead to a retrial for Floridaās longest-serving death row inmate, who was convicted of the 1975 murders of four people at his Winter Garden furniture store.
On the third day of a high-profile evidentiary hearing in Orange County, forensic experts took the stand Wednesday as the legal team for 80-year-old Tommy Zeigler sought to use modern DNA testing to challenge a nearly half-century-old murder conviction.
With the holiday season approaching, the Horizon West American Legion Post 419 is working tirelessly to ensure that every veteran laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha is honored during this yearās Wreaths Across AmericaĀ event on Dec. 13.
A judge will re-examine key evidence in the murder case of Tommy Zeigler, who has been on death row since being convicted in the killing of four people in Winter Garden in 1975.
A FedEx truck caught fire along Floridaās Turnpike after crashing into a ditch, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
East Crown Point Road is washed out just north of East Fullers Cross Road in Ocoee. The road is closed in both directions. Orange County officials say the road remains closed because of the torrential rains from Sundayās storms.
A Winter Garden elementary school teacher was arrested last week over a domestic violence incident at her home, according to the police department.
Jennifer Pelcher opened Abbottās Frozen Custard in 2019 and survived many challenges over that time. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, a major issue has grown.
For a pet owner in Winter Garden, she fears her missing cat may have been attacked by a coyote, and now, she is warning her community.
An arrest has been made nearly six years after a 61-year-old Winter Garden business owner was found dead in Sumter County, according to the sheriffās office.
Just two months after launching, Plant Street Recycling is expanding beyond gated communities in Winter Garden with more neighborhoods and subscribers signing on every week.
A recent study by MovingPlace has revealed which ZIP codes in the U.S. are the āhottestā nationwide. And it turns out one of the top picks is right here in Central Florida.
The proposed rates would have started at $330 for homes under 1,000 square feet and exceeded $500 for those over 3,500 square feet.
A few of our viewers reached out with concerns about newly installed signage at the SR-429 and Plant Street interchange in Winter Garden, saying itās causing some confusion for drivers.
The Sanford City Commission on Tuesday held a second public hearing on proposed fire assessment fees, sparking debate between residents and city leaders ahead of a final vote scheduled for early September.
Winter Garden residents packed City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed fire assessment fee aimed at closing a $12 million budget shortfall.
Winter Garden is set to vote to tighten its rules on solicitation. According to the updated ordinance that the city commission is set to vote on Thursday, it is designed to enhance safety and welfare for residents. However, those who rely on small donations say the changes will make life harder.
When the city of Winter Garden ended its curbside recycling program earlier this year due to rising costs and contamination, there wasnāt a backup plan ā just a question from a concerned 10-year-old.
The projector will roll once again at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden with a new summer movie series, with the first film opening Tuesday, July 10.
Jessica Rivera was taken into custody at Whispering Oak Elementary School in Winter Garden on charges of tampering with evidence during a capital felony proceeding.
A man is accused of attacking a referee at a high school basketball tournament in Winter Garden where he had been one of the coaches, according to police.
On Thursday, Winter Garden leaders unanimously approved a plan to revive the historic Garden Theatre, focusing on concerts, special events, and limited rentals.
Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Five local governments will provide officers for public schools in tentative agreements reached by Orange County Public Schools.
The City of Winter Garden approved a letter of intent to continue discussing a multi-use project that includes an open-air soccer stadium at a City Commission Meeting Thursday night.
Drivers on State Road 429 in Orange County are being diverted due to a ground depression as crews assess possible repairs, according to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
The family of a man who was shot and killed while riding an ATV in Winter Garden has hired attorney Ben Crump.
Police said they responded to the home at 1031 Horizon Street around 3:51 p.m. after receiving reports about a shooting behind the home.
National Pizza Day is on Feb. 9 (the same day as Super Bowl day!) which means indulging on cheesy goodness and enjoying the game.
A crash on the southbound lanes of State Road 429 in Orange County on Tuesday morning left one person injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
As cold temperatures grip Central Florida, Matthewās Hope in Winter Garden has become a lifeline for homeless men, women, and children.
A new ordinance that went into effect New Yearās Day limits the sale of alcohol after midnight for restaurants and bars in Winter Garden without a special permit.
My hotdog has a first name, itās O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hotdog has a ā well, thatās it, I ran out of words ā but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
Earlier this week, police announced that the mother was supposed to bring the children back to their father, but she failed to do so.
A man arrested by Windermere officers confessed to detectives that he killed his wife several days earlier, the police department said.
Corie Murray, News 6 photojournalist and host of the "Black Men Sundays" podcast, is getting results for Central Florida families this Thanksgiving.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
A Winter Garden automotive dealer has pleaded guilty to charges that he rolled back the odometer on vehicles he sold in Florida and Arizona.
