State Sen. James Skoufis presents a check to village officials for the courts. ( Photo courtesy the office of James Skoufis) Florida’s new pickleball, basketball courts ready to use If you’ve drive through Florida lately, you may have noticed a new recreational opportunity tucked away behind the police... Local News 17 Jan 2024 | 11:20
Hate does not live here Recently, it came to our attention that a local business owner, Shannon Cheevers of Shannon’s Eyes on the Pies, was harassed... Letters to the Editor 01 Jan 2024 | 11:43
Tyler Fleury provided the musical entertainment to help open this year’s Florida Farmers Market. Tyler is in the 7th grade at S.S. Seward Institute and plays both the piano and guitar as well as sings. He belongs to a local theatre company and is on the Ninja Team at Orange County Sports club. Provided photo. Florida. The Florida Farmers Market opens with a ribbon-cutting The Florida Farmers Market opened Tuesday, June 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The market, located on Route 17A across... Local News 09 Jul 2023 | 07:52
William Whetzel, President Rumshock Veterans Foundation Elected officials will serve three course dinner for Rumshock veterans’ group fundraiser Eight local elected officials will serve a three-course, prix-fixe dinner at the Landmark Inn on Dec. 6, to benefit Rumshock... Home 20 Nov 2022 | 12:22
Uprising against Orange County IDA To the editor: Elected officials sent this letter to the Orange County Industrial Development Agency: Dear IDA Board: While... Letters to the Editor 06 Sep 2022 | 10:16
Joan Kissinger, President of the Florida Historical Society, (from left) spoke during a wreath ceremony, with Mayor Daniel Harter dressed as President Abraham Lincoln, Deputy Mayor Thomas Fuller as William Henry Seward, and Town Justice Peter Barlet. ( Photo by Jennifer O’Connor) Old-fashioned fun at William Henry Seward Day Parade The Village of Florida went back in time to the 1800s on Sat., May 14 for the birthday celebration of its native son... Home 17 May 2022 | 09:23
The Pledge of Allegiance during Veterans Day ceremonies in the Village of Florida were led by Cubs Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Photos presented by Beth Fuller, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Florida American Legion Unit 1250. Florida. Veterans Day in the village is a ceremony for all generations Veterans Day services began Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scouts,... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 05:40
On Tuesday, June 29, the Florida Farmers Market opened for the 2021 season with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The market, located on Route 17A/North Main Street, is open every Tuesday from 10 am. to 4 p.m. now through the end of October. Pictured from left to right at the opening ceremony are: Janet Picarelli, treasurer of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and vendor; Alyssa Jahrling, village trustee; Robert Scott, vice president of the Florida Chamber; Enrique Gerena, market manager, Mayor Daniel Harter Jr.; Jack Benson; Donna Benson; Mary Coleman; and Jan Jansen, president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the market, visit www.floridafarmersmarket.org. Photo provided by Beth Fuller. Florida. Florida Farmers Market opens Local News 29 Jun 2021 | 02:19
Lou Marquet reported that Community2gether had put together a fresh web site that would represent everything going on in the Town of Warwick. Photos by Roger Gavan via Facebook. ‘Hello Warwick Valley Community2gether (formerly Community 2000) recently launched a re-branding initiative known as “Hello Warwick Valley.” On... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 07:16
Questions, questions, questions A builder has proposed building two multi-storied apartment buildings, five to seven stores and two parking lots on three... Letters to the Editor 18 Aug 2020 | 01:01
Warwick. Listen for the bells of hope Churches, temples and former church buildings throughout the Warwick Valley have been asked to ring their bells on Sunday,... Local News 07 Apr 2020 | 07:48
From left: Patrolman Harter is congratulated by his father, retired New York State Trooper and Village of Florida police officer Daniel Harter Sr.; brothers, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer Jonathan Harter; and Daniel Harter Jr., mayor of the Village of Florida ( Photo provided) Patrolman Jeremy Harter is police academy valedictorian Village of Goshen Patrolman Jeremy M. Harter graduated from the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County Police Academy... Police & Fire 17 Mar 2020 | 09:08
Warwick Town Supervisor Michael P. Sweeton What to expect in 2020 Mike Sweeton Supervisor, Town of Warwick Q. What do you expect during 2020 in terms of growth and/or development? Are there... Local News 31 Dec 2019 | 01:25
Village of Florida Mayor Daniel Harter, left, with representatives of the Warwick Valley and Florida chambers of commerce joined Cheryl and Doug Petersen, center, the new owners of Random Acts of Consignment, for the shop's grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 15. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Random Acts of Consignment celebrates new management Florida. Random Acts of Consignment, now at 20 N. Main St. in the village, is under new management. On Friday, Nov. 15, Village... Business 21 Nov 2019 | 12:08