Winter Garden News

Windermere native Jakob Karr nearly won it all on the fox show " So you think you can dance ." he's back home now talking about his big plans for the future.

When Leroy Pernell speaks about becoming dean of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Law School, it's with a reverence of history and excitement about the future.

Here's good news for those who are interested in local history - and for those interested in local theater, too.

It will be a nightmare for commuters Tuesday morning. Visibility is down again this morning for drivers across Central Florida, but you can expect things to be really bad if you use the Turnpike going north into Lake County.

Inspectors and engineers have completed their inspection of a damaged northbound section of Florida's Turnpike and deemed it a total loss.

A year ago, retailers' holiday promotions grabbed customers by the lapels and screamed, "Have we got a deal for you!" This year, it's more like they're politely tapping folks on the shoulder.

Heavy early morning fog contributed to a fiery crash in south Lake County that led to Florida's Turnpike being shut down for a significant part of the day - and still has northbound lanes closed.

Romantic. Opulent. Luxurious. Those are three words that can refer to menus as well as dining rooms.

As impressive as the new 2010 Camaro is, there are few who would argue it doesn't need a bit more power.

According to regional press release sent today by local health department officials, six of the Central Florida health departments -- Seminole, Orange, Volusia, Polk, Brevard and Flagler -- are now opening up H1N1 vaccinations to everyone.

While many cities are trying to find ways to cut budgets during the hard economic times, Eyewitness News found one city is spending to improve.

Starwood Land Ventures , a Bradenton-based real estate development and investment firm, has made a $61 million stalking-horse bid for 5,499 home lots and 36 finished model homes owned in Florida by bankrupt homebuilder TOUSA .

M&I Bank relocated its Winter Gardens office from Dillard Street to a new branch on South Street in Winter Garden.

A 300-pound black bear is roaming the Hampton Woods subdivision. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say it's the same bear they tried to catch in Winter Garden last week.

B & A Auto has branched out beyond its own lot, into the community and straight into the hearts of the children partners Billy Payne and Mark Hess have made it their annual tradition to help.

For a moment last month, Jim Bagley thought it was 2005 again. Meritage Homes of Florida Inc.

Crimes of the Heart By Beth Hurley Directed by Aradhana Tiwari Starring Meggin Weaver, Jennifer Bonner, and Britni Leslie Beth marshal Presents at The garden Theatre, Winter Garden, FL Small town living is hard on your sex life for two reasons: The dating pool is small, and everyone knows who's making goo-goo eyes at whom.

Police in Winter Garden are searching for suspects in a home invasion in which one person was injured and taken to the hospital.

Listen Live The two day home invasion of a Winter Garden family earlier this week has residents in this small city a little scared.

A third suspect has been arrested in the Winter Garden home invasion. A charging affidavit in the case shows that the victims in this case were terrorized for two days.