🌱 Who actually paid the $400,000 in the Winter Park police shooting?
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In today's newsletter:
- Who actually paid the $400,000 in the Winter Park police shooting?
- How at risk is your Winter Park home from hidden sinkholes?
- What wild finish crowned a new champion in Winter Park?
Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Friday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Family of Man Shot by Police at Wedding Receives $400,000 Settlement (winterparkvoice.com) — Winter Park residents are learning that the estate of Daniel Knight, who was fatally shot by Winter Park police at a 2022 wedding, has received a $400,000 wrongful-death settlement, though the city says it did not pay. Court records show most funds go to Knight’s children after legal fees, while family members and experts continue to question officers’ use of force and de-escalation tactics. 
2. This is the worst stretch of Florida for sinkholes, data shows (clickorlando.com) — If you live in Winter Park, you’re right in the middle of Florida’s so-called “Sinkhole Alley,” where experts say conditions are ripe for ground collapse. The story explains how nearby lakes like Winter Park’s Lake Rose began as sinkholes and outlines what homeowners should watch for as warning signs of potential problems.
3. NXT TV RESULTS (12/16): Wells's live report including #1 Contender Fatal 4-Way, Blake Monroe vs. Thea Hail, Grey & Sinclair vs. Fatal Influence, more (pwtorch.com) — NXT’s latest TV taping at the Capitol Wrestling Center in Winter Park delivered a chaotic title change, a marathon tag bout, and a standout four-way main event. Thea Hail seemingly upset Blake Monroe amid a confusing finish, while Leon Slater earned a shot at Oba Femi after a heavily featured performance. Local fans also saw ongoing storylines with Ethan Page, Ricky Saints, and several rising NXT tag teams.
4. In visit for Citrus Bowl, Michigan interim coach says players feel ‘betrayed' following Moore's firing (bradenton.com) — Winter Park hosted press conferences Monday with Michigan and Texas coaches as they prepare for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, with Michigan’s interim coach Biff Poggi describing players as angry and betrayed after Sherrone Moore’s firing and arrest. Poggi says he’s focused on supporting players emotionally while reshaping routines before the New Year’s Eve matchup.
📸 Around Winter Park
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★ Featured events ★
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Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Breathe with the Trees Relaxation Training
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
10:00 am -
Yoga in the Garden - Saturdays
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
9:00 am -
Tai Chi in the Garden
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
10:30 am -
Yoga in the Garden - Sundays
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
4:00 pm -
Breathe with the Trees Relaxation Training
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch , 215 N Oxford Rd , Casselberry
11:00 am -
STEAM Stars
City of Altamonte Meetings , 281 Maitland Avenue , Altamonte Springs
4:00 pm -
Planning Board Meeting
City Hall Commission Chambers , 225 Newburyport Avenue , Altamonte Springs
6:30 pm -
9:00 a.m. Development Review Committee Meeting
Casselberry Calendar , 95 Triplet Lake Drive , Casselberry
9:00 am -
Breathe with the Trees Relaxation Training
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
10:00 am -
Spooky Cat's Creepmas Pop-Up
Spooky Cat Press , 893 FL-436 , Casselberry
11:00 am -
6:30 p.m. Code Enforcement Hearing
Casselberry Calendar , 95 Triplet Lake Drive , Casselberry
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thank you our Conure has returned home!
My son went out with food and called him in our Cedar Ridge development our near Dike! Thank you all for your looking out for him! (Nextdoor Cedar Ridge) - We had a minor electrical issue with a circuit breaker in our home this morning.
The electrician only charged us $5.00 for labor plus the material cost. We had no idea they had an end of year special going on for $5.00 for the… (Nextdoor Winter Park Pines)
- The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 773 in Winter Park. Apply here.
- County of Seminole Florida posted a job opening for Water Treatment Plant Operator (SCADA) in Winter Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Park here.
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