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Winter Park, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Winter Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Winter Park allow Merrywood’s lakefront estate to be split in two?
  • How much will your Winter Park electric bill jump this fall?
  • How a Winter Park native became Auburn’s trusted leader at center

Also on today's calendar: What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 96, low: 76.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Commissioners Voice Support for Split of Merrywood's Lakefront Lot (winterparkvoice.com) — Winter Park’s City Commission is leaning toward allowing the historic Merrywood estate on Lake Osceola to be split into two lots, a move that could shape future lakefront development. Commissioners are weighing historic preservation concerns, fears of a “slippery slope” for other large properties, and worries about a potential 56,000-square-foot mega-mansion before voting Wednesday.
   

2. Winter Park Residents to Pay More for Electricity and Water in Proposed Budget (winterparkvoice.com) — Electric and water bills are set to rise for Winter Park residents under proposed utility budgets that include a 7.7% electric hike and 4.46% water increase starting in October. City officials say more multi-year rate hikes may follow to cover rising power costs, undergrounding projects, and debt from buying the utility, with solar net metering rules also up for debate.
   

3. On The Plains with Cole Best: 'A true, authentic leader' (auburntigers.com) — Auburn football center Cole Best, originally from Winter Park, is preparing for a standout final college season after following coach Alex Golesh from South Florida. The story traces his late start in tackle football, steady development at USF, and growing leadership as he enters 2026 with a long starting streak on the offensive line.
   

4. Apopka man accused in Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme pleads guilty, court records show (clickorlando.com) — A massive alleged crypto Ponzi scheme tied to Apopka resident Christopher Delgado now includes forfeiture of a home on South Phelps Avenue in Winter Park, according to his federal plea agreement. Prosecutors say at least $250 million was lost by more than 1,000 investors, with Delgado agreeing to plead guilty and repay victims while a judge determines his sentence.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 24
  • FREE Summer Family Art Workshops - Week 3: Soft Sculpture Bugs
    Art and History Museums Maitland Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
    10:00 am
  • Preschool Storytime - Central →
    Jean Rhein Central Branch, 215 N Oxford Rd, Casselberry
    10:45 am
  • Lunch & Learn
    Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce 500 N Maitland Ave STE 100, Maitland, FL 32751
    11:30 am
  • Library 101 →
    University of Central Florida Public Events John C. Hitt Library Digital Exploration Center: Room 425
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know a reliable cleaning person who can clean a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home around 2200 sq ft in the Oviedo area?
    No pets, and we need someone to come once a month. Preferably not from a cleaning agency. This is for an elderly couple, so looking for a budget… (Nextdoor Kenilworth Shores)
  • Ruth's Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Winter Park. Apply here.
  • Rasmussen College posted a job opening for Residential Adjunct Instructor - Maternal-Child Nursing in Altamonte Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Park here.

Ok Winter Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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