Winter Garden moves closer to stricter e-bike and scooter rules
The City of Winter Garden is one step closer to passing new regulations for e-bikes and motor scooters, with residents expressing support for stricter safety measures.
FOX 35 Care Force: West Orange HS head athletic trainer
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing West Orange High School Head Athletic Trainer Matt Laws. The school said Laws is dedicated to the profession, treats the athletes with the utmost care and attention, and is a model employee for how a professional should act in all situations. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the school to share more about Laws' impact on the community.
Winter Garden home cited for storing decorations
Since 1978, the Williams Holiday House has been bringing spooks, scares and joy during the holiday season. However, the family recently received paperwork from county code enforcement, saying they need zoning approval for certain items and needed to remove others. Joe and Annie Williams join Good Day Orlando to talk about the decoration traditions.
Winter Garden family's elaborate holiday decorations in jeopardy following county order
A Central Florida family known for elaborate holiday displays says county officials are forcing them to take down some longtime decorations, sparking backlash from the community.
1 dead, 1 injured in Winter Garden townhome shooting: Police
One person was killed and another was injured following a shooting in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the Westside Townhomes in Winter Garden, police say.
Could a pro soccer team be coming to Winter Garden?
The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.
Elementary school employee accused of evidence tampering in Osceola County teen’s murder case
A food service employee at a Winter Garden elementary school was arrested on campus last week, accused of tampering with evidence in connection to the deadly shooting of a teenager in Osceola County.
Florida former Disney employee sentenced to 3 years for hacking menus, changing allergen info: Officials
A judge has sentenced the former Disney employee who was accused of hacking into the park's menu system to remove peanut allergy information, add profanities and change fonts.
Florida man sentenced for hacking Disney's menus
A former Disney employee who pled guilty to hacking into the park's menu system is now heading to prison. Winter Garden resident Michael Scheuer, 40, will serve three years in federal prison, as well as forfeit his computers and pay $687,776.50 in restitution to the victims of his crimes.
Winter Garden ATV shooter Ralph Hensel indicted on first-degree murder charges
The man accused of shooting and killing an ATV driver in Winter Garden is now facing a first-degree murder charge after a grand jury indictment.
Man indicted on first-degree murder charges for ATV shooting
The man accused of shooting and killing an ATV driver in Winter Garden now faces a first-degree murder charge after a grand jury indictment. The shooting happened last month near the Bay Point Apartments on Horizon Street.
Winter Garden considers 70-acre mega-sports complex proposal
Winter Garden is considering a new 70-acre sports complex, including a soccer stadium, hotel, and commercial buildings.
4 seriously injured in fiery Orange County crash; southbound lanes of S.R. 429 shut down: FHP
Four people were seriously injured in a fiery crash Saturday morning on State Road 429 in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says. Reports show the southbound lanes of S.R. 429 were all blocked at the time of the crash.
Family wants justice for Winter Garden man allegedly killed by neighbor
The family of an ATV rider killed by an upset neighbor says they want justice. The alleged killer is already behind bars, but they’re looking at a civil case, and trying to figure out whether anyone else is liable.
Man shot, killed after dispute inside Winter Garden apartment complex: Police
A man has been shot and killed inside a Winter Garden apartment complex located just south of Plant Street near 11th St., police said.
Florida 20-year-old man sentenced after backing car into local business, stealing 6 firearms: officials
Officials said a 20-year-old Florida man has been sentenced after he backed his car into a local business and stole six firearms.
Police: Missing Florida kids found more than 1,000 miles away in Indiana, mother arrested
Police say they have located 4-year-old Ashton and 10-year-old Alivia in Indiana. The two children have been missing from Florida since Sunday, Dec. 8.
2 Florida kids, mom missing from Winter Garden, police say
The Winter Garden Police Department is searching for a missing mother and her two children after the mother did not return the children to their father, police say.
Winter Garden votes to limit late-night alcohol sales
Following the City of Orlando, Winter Garden's City Commission has voted to limit when bars and restaurants can sell alcohol. Under the new rule, bars and restaurants will have to apply for a special permit to serve alcohol after midnight.
Winter Garden Theatre shuts down, but students’ show will go on, city says
Earlier this month, FOX 35 News reported that the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is closing its doors for good, citing “financial challenges" as the reason for the abrupt shutdown.