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Davenport dreams of turning this 50-acre, century-old farm into a beautiful park
A slice of a century-old Florida farm could be just the spot Davenport leaders have been dreaming about for a park. So they quickly bought it before land in the city becomes completely blanketed in subdivisions. Before approving the purchase, the commissioners envisioned family picnics, a venue for Fourth of...
Kissimmee officials provide numbers on garage conversion housing plan
City full conversions will cost nearly $100,000 — but how much can be subsidized?. The city of Kissimmee continues to study a plan to help subsidize city homeowners who want to turn their two-car garages into studio apartments, in order to provide more affordable housing. In May, Commissioner Angela...
Overnight Construction to Close Stoneybrook West Parkway and Community Entrance
Heads up to all late-night drivers in the Stoneybrook area: Construction work is going to lead to the closure of Stoneybrook West Parkway, and the Stoneybrook West community entrance. According to the Central Florida Expressway Authority, there will be some overnight construction affecting your drive starting at 11 PM on Thursday, July 25, and going until 5 AM on Friday, July 26. The construction is focused on the noise wall along the southbound side of the parkway, directly adjacent to the Stoneybrook West community, according to the City of Winter Garden press release.
St. Cloud City Council Rejects Settlement Agreement 4-1 for Controversial Concrete Crushing Facility
St. Cloud City Council voted 4-1 this week to reject a mediated settlement agreement with Hickory Tree Industrial to resolve a dispute related to Council’s November 9, 2023, denial of a land use and zoning change for the property where a concrete crushing facility is operating. City Code Enforcement...
Haines City to install speed-detection cameras in school zones
HAINES CITY, Fla. - Haines City will begin installing speed-detection cameras in school zones to crack down on speeders. "Our main objective with this is to slow people down in school zones," said Jay Hopwood, the city's Deputy Police Chief. Hopwood says they get several complaints of speeders driving recklessly...
Voters prepare for 2024 election at Pine Hills political social mixer
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – There was a big turnout at the Pine Hills Greater Orlando Hob Nob Thursday night. The political social mixer is hosted by the Pine Hills Community Council. It allowed voters to connect with community members and legislators and to make their voices heard ahead of the election.
St. Cloud Celebrates Sami the Sandhill Crane’s First Birthday
On Saturday, the City of St. Cloud hosted a special birthday bash at Cannery Park to celebrate the first birthday of its beloved mascot, Sami the Sandhill Crane. The event was a joyous occasion filled with laughter, fun, and community spirit. Sami’s Birthday Bash was a star-studded affair, featuring appearances...
City proposes millage rate, plans for budget hearings
The Winter Garden City Commission proposed to stick with the current millage rate of 4.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and scheduled two public budget hearings for September at its Thursday, July 11, meeting. The Truth in Millage Act timetable requires the city to advise the Orange County Property Appraiser of...
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