House Bill 641, Funds for the Operation of Schools, will increase Florida teachers' base salaries and those of some veteran teachers.

Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere and Winter Garden’s agencies are among those statewide submitting their policies for assessment, consistency and best practices.

Plans are still on for the Old Packing House, a multipurpose marketplace concept that honors Winter Garden’s roots in the citrus industry.

The future of the Winter Garden golf course is unclear following the sale of the mortgage note.

Multiple schools around the area — including Ocoee High, Olympia High and West Orange High among others — will be lead by new principals.

The Hangry Bison, known for burgers, bourbon and beer in Winter Park, will open a second location at The Exchange in Winter Garden later this year. 

The Fareses have been told to stop construction on their treehouse until the project can go before the Planning & Zoning Board.