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.
Winter Garden Garden Theatre suddenly closes, cites 'financial challenges'
The historic Garden Theatre in downtown Winter Garden has permanently closed, according to a notice on its website.
Competitive Florida siblings drive each other to win gold at AAU Karate Nationals
Siblings Jennifer and Zaine Jeffres are super competitive at home and during their karate practices in Winter Garden. Their rivalry has paid off significantly.
2 hospitalized in Winter Garden house fire, crews say
Two people were taken to the hospital following a house fire in Winter Garden Saturday morning, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Winter Garden company creates cutting-edge steam machine for theme parks
Theme parks use steam for all sorts of purposes, such as thrilling special effects on a ride or show or setting a creepy or mysterious ambiance in an area. One surprisingly small machine can make that happen.
These are the best downtown areas in Florida: Did your city make the list?
If you are a Floridan or a tourist looking for something to do besides going to a theme park or the beach, then you may want to check out these downtown areas.