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the32789 the32789 is a digital-only, hyperlocal (Winter Park, Florida) news platform broadcasting regularly on the Web, via-email, and through social media.

Our mission is to keep citizens informed and aware concerning the latest happenings in and around town.

The FDOT “Safe Routes to School” project will add pedestrian and bike safety elements if the city’s financial liability ...
03/28/2025

The FDOT “Safe Routes to School” project will add pedestrian and bike safety elements if the city’s financial liability can be offset.

Winter Park commissioners at their March 26 meeting gave conditional approval for an extension of the Florida Department of Transportation’s “ Safe Routes to School” program…

The new film project features John Rivers, of Winter Park-based 4R Restaurant Group, speaking with farmers about their h...
03/26/2025

The new film project features John Rivers, of Winter Park-based 4R Restaurant Group, speaking with farmers about their history and future.

John Rivers has spent more than 15 years working with farmers as founder and CEO of Winter Park-based 4 Rivers Smokehouse. He is featuring their stories and contributions in a documentary project that…

the32789 presents a look around the latest installment of Winter Park’s iconic art event.
03/24/2025

the32789 presents a look around the latest installment of Winter Park’s iconic art event.

Winter Park enjoyed another weekend at the center of the Central Florida art community with an estimated 250,000 visitors enjoying work by 220 fine artists at the 66th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art…

Our hyperlocal news source will halt publication on March 28 as we search for new ownership.
03/21/2025

Our hyperlocal news source will halt publication on March 28 as we search for new ownership.

Five years ago, we launched the32789 to fill what we saw as a gap in our community, providing day-to-day news about the people, events, and stories shaping Winter Park. What began as a passion project…

A community parks cleanup and an annual block party highlight the city’s earth-first event lineup.
03/21/2025

A community parks cleanup and an annual block party highlight the city’s earth-first event lineup.

The city of Winter Park Natural Resources & Sustainability Department and the Keep Winter Park Beautiful & Sustainable program are preparing to celebrate Earth Month with an event schedule that begins…

The musical theater produces traveling performances for students and seniors through its community outreach program.
03/19/2025

The musical theater produces traveling performances for students and seniors through its community outreach program.

Central Florida’s only professional musical theater is taking performers off the mainstage and into the classroom. Relevant Educational Arts for CHildren (REACH) is part of the Winter Park Playhouse…

The final design stage of the Community Playground upgrade is nearly complete while the construction of Unity Corner is ...
03/17/2025

The final design stage of the Community Playground upgrade is nearly complete while the construction of Unity Corner is expected to be finished in April.

More than a year after breaking ground and a month after its expected opening, the Unity Corner memorial at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park remains in progress as upgrades are on the way to the…

Lakemont Avenue road improvements between Taylor and Pine Avenues will begin Monday, March 17, at 7 a.m. and last about ...
03/14/2025

Lakemont Avenue road improvements between Taylor and Pine Avenues will begin Monday, March 17, at 7 a.m. and last about three weeks.

A Lakemont Avenue milling and resurfacing project between Taylor and Pine Avenues will last about three weeks and include stormwater drainage fixes. Work is expected to begin Monday, March 17, at 7 a.

Commissioners tabled a new grant program at their Wednesday meeting over budget concerns, and outgoing commissioner Weav...
03/13/2025

Commissioners tabled a new grant program at their Wednesday meeting over budget concerns, and outgoing commissioner Weaver suggested researching a possible violation of the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center lease.

Todd Weaver’s final report as a Winter Park city commissioner included the suggestion of a possible breach in the Chamber of Commerce lease for the Welcome Center at 151 West Lyman Ave.

Kris Cruzada defeated Commission Seat 3 challenger Justin Vermuth despite being outmatched in campaign funding.
03/12/2025

Kris Cruzada defeated Commission Seat 3 challenger Justin Vermuth despite being outmatched in campaign funding.

Winter Park Commission Seat 3 incumbent Kris Cruzada won his re-election bid on Tuesday against challenger, Justin Vermuth. Despite outpacing Cruzada more than 3-to-1 in campaign donations…

Three days of music, activities, and fine art exhibits will fill Central Park from March 21-23.
03/10/2025

Three days of music, activities, and fine art exhibits will fill Central Park from March 21-23.

The next major event on the local art calendar is approaching as the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival prepares to celebrate its 66th year, March 21-23. The festival is one of the nation’s oldest and…

Winter Park is set to introduce a formal grant program for local nonprofits, with guidelines to be reviewed at the March...
03/07/2025

Winter Park is set to introduce a formal grant program for local nonprofits, with guidelines to be reviewed at the March 12 city commission meeting.

Plans to update the city's process for assisting 501(c)(3) organizations are on the agenda for the Wednesday, March 12, commission meeting. A proposed grant program offers guidelines and an…

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