Polka Dotz is reopening at a new location.

Polka Dotz reopening at a new location · TikTok squishy toy burn warning for parents · Super Mario Galaxy Summer Flix tomorrow 2 PM & 7 PM · Rock 'N Rev new hours · Phở Bar opens near Orlando · Python Challenge returns

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Community Alert·8 days ago

A child is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident in Orange County.

Child near-drowned in Orange County — pool safety this summer · Saharan dust returns this week, boosting heat · Rocket Man Show at Garden Theatre · Water Wars at Crossline Park tonight 6 PM · Level99 extending hours

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Investigative·9 days ago

Unlicensed assisted living homes in Central Florida stayed open despite repeated inspections.

Farmers Market this morning 8 AM — get there before 2 PM storms · Unlicensed care homes stayed open despite inspections · SpaceX Starship Flight 13 preps · Howl-O-Scream returns to SeaWorld · Wally Funk, aviation pioneer, dies at 87

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West Orange·10 days ago

Florida candidates are coming to West Orange to make their pitch at the Chamber Hob Nob.

PAW-ty art launch tonight 7 PM — dogs welcome downtown · 2nd Fridays at Flamingo Crossings 6 PM · 99° heat index 108° — hottest day yet · Chamber Hob Nob this week · SpaceX jellyfish over Florida

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West Orange

West Orange’s Venezuelan community is grieving after deadly earthquakes struck their homeland.→ GMWG

Winter Garden

Cilantro is moving to Dillard Street — a new downtown home for one of Winter Garden’s favorites.→ GMWG

West Orange

Back-to-school fair coming to West Orange High School — here’s what families need to know.→ GMWG

Windermere

A lightning strike may have sparked a fire that displaced Windermere families over the holiday weekend.→ GMWG

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◆ SKY REPORT · NWS MELBOURNE

NOW · WINTER GARDEN

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⛅ 95° · heat index 103° · 50% storms after 11 am.

TODAY⛈95°—

TUE🌤96°—

WED🌤97°—

THU🌤96°—

FRI🌤97°—

Today and Tuesday both carry 40–50% storm chances kicking in before noon. Wednesday and Thursday dry out considerably (20%) as Saharan dust settles in and suppresses afternoon storms — though temperatures stay in the mid-to-upper 90s all week.

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▲ TODAY IN WINTER GARDEN

Happy Monday. Here’s what’s happening this week.

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