The campground borders the village of Florida on Wheeler Road. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Campground expansion granted conditional approval The Warwick Town Planning Board granted conditional site plan approval and a special use permit to Warwick HG, LLC, for the... Local News 25 Oct 2024 | 02:00
Florida Mayor Daniel Harter Jr. accepts an award from O&R Director of E-Mobility Andrew Farrell at the company’s first annual “E-Mobility Awards” event on Sept. 19. ( Photo provided) Florida awarded for EV infrastructure Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) recently honored local developers, contractors and municipalities who have helped support... Local News 25 Sep 2024 | 07:25
The banner for this year’s Fun Fest across Glenmere Ave. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Florida Family Fun Fest celebrates 25 years The 25th annual Florida Family Fun Fest will take place this Sunday, August 11, in the village. The festivities kick off... Entertainment 07 Aug 2024 | 09:26
Representatives of Serenity Ridge share their proposal with the Warwick Town Planning Board. ( Photo by Gail Hoffer-Loibl) Residents, Florida mayor, object to campground proposal Amid a large crowd that often clapped and cheered, the Warwick Town Planning Board, at their July 17 meeting, heard from... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 02:00
Florida Mayor Daniel Harter Jr. with the snapping turtle. ( Photo courtesy the village of Florida) Florida mayor helps relocate snapping turtle Florida Village Mayor Daniel Harter Jr. this week took it upon himself to help a constituent in need. On Wednesday, May 8,... Local News 10 May 2024 | 12:07
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
Pictured from left to right at Monday’s Warwick Village Board meeting are: Village Clerk Raina Abramson, Trustee Thomas McKnight, Trustee Mary Collura, Mayor Michael Newhard and Trustee Barry Cheney. Photo by Gail B. Hoffer-Loibl. Municipal officials seek state funding to foster greater connectivity between their communities Seeking to revitalize their individual municipalities and to foster greater connectivity between their communities, the villages... Home 23 Aug 2023 | 10:43
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
