Thursday, April 16, 2026

Fire Rescue launches medical registry for all residents. Tonight: Best Fest, Cruise Night, Chicago at Horizon High. Deputy saves choking baby. 85° and sunny.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Top Story · Public Safety

Fire Rescue Creates Registry for Your Medical Information

Orange County Fire Rescue has launched a new medical information registry designed to give first responders critical health details before they even walk through your door.

Orange County Fire Rescue has created a registry where residents can pre-register medical information — conditions, medications, allergies, emergency contacts — so paramedics can access it instantly on a call. The program is voluntary and aims to speed up care when a patient can't communicate. For families with elderly relatives or anyone with chronic conditions, it's worth setting up. Details on how to register are available through the Orange Observer.

Good News · Orange County

Deputy Saves Choking 1-Year-Old in Life-Threatening Emergency

An Orange County deputy sprang into action when a 1-year-old began choking in a life-threatening emergency, successfully saving the child's life before medical units could arrive on scene. WFTV →

Magic Fall to 76ers in Play-In — Season on the Line

The Orlando Magic dropped their first Play-In Tournament game to the Philadelphia 76ers. They have one more shot to extend their season — a loss eliminates them from the NBA playoffs. WFTV →

🎉 Tonight in West Orange

Best Fest tonight at 5 PM. Three events, one great evening.

Tonight is West Orange's big Thursday triple-header. Best Fest: A Taste of West Orange kicks off at 5 PM, followed by Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night at 6 PM, and the Chicago Teen Edition musical at Horizon High School at 7 PM. This weekend: Tucker Ranch Park reopens Saturday, the Farmers Market returns to Plant Street at 8 AM, and the Horizon West Home Expo opens at 10 AM.

Tonight: Best Fest 5 PM 🍽️ Tonight: Cruise Night 6 PM 🚗 Sat: Farmers Market 8 AM 🌿

☀️ Warm and Sunny Through the Weekend

Winter Garden, FL · Apr 16 – 20 · NWS Melbourne

Morning fog clears by 9 AM · slight rain chance Monday with NE winds gusting to 30 mph · NWS Melbourne

Yard Waste and Bulk Pickup Delayed in Ocoee

Yard waste and bulk item pickup has been delayed in Ocoee. Residents who set out materials for collection should check with the city for revised pickup schedules and updated service dates. Orange Observer →

Ocoee's Citizen-Run Code Enforcement Board Will Stay

The City of Ocoee has moved to maintain its citizen-run Code Enforcement Board, preserving the community-led model after what appears to have been a review of its future structure. Orange Observer →

FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Florida

A fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list has been captured in Florida, WFTV reports — the latest in a string of high-profile apprehensions across the state this spring. WFTV →

Health · Horizon West

Mamba Physician Care's Modern Approach to Longevity

Horizon West's Mamba Physician Care is spotlighting a beyond-traditional healthcare model focused on longevity — preventive, personalized medicine for residents looking to get ahead of health issues rather than react to them. HW Happenings →

The Hidden History of Horizon West

Before the master-planned communities and town centers, Horizon West had a different story. HW Happenings digs into the land's history before tens of thousands called it home. HW Happenings →

Brevard Officials Urge Caution After Rip Current Deaths

With summer beach trips ahead, Brevard officials are issuing a serious warning after rip current deaths. Check the surf report and swim near lifeguards when heading to the coast. WFTV →

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Best Fest: A Taste of West Orange 🍽️ · Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night 🚗 · Chicago Teen Edition 🎭

Best Fest: 5 PM · Flamingos & Fuel: 6 PM · Chicago at Horizon High: 7 PM · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Fridays on the Plaza 🎪

8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion · cwgdn.com →

Winter Garden Farmers Market 🌿 · Horizon West Home Expo 🏠 · Tucker Ranch Reopens 🏕️

Farmers Market: 8 AM–1 PM · Plant Street · Home Expo: 10 AM · wintergardenfarmersmarket.com →

Homegrown Market at Hamlin 🌱

9 AM · Hamlin Town Center · 3rd Sundays · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Oakland Town Commission 🏛️ · Art Exhibit Opening: Color Speaks 🎨

Commission: 6:30 PM · Color Speaks Opening: 6:30–8 PM · Oakland Meeting Hall · oaklandfl.gov →

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Orange Observer · WFTV · Horizon West Happenings · City of Winter Garden · NWS Melbourne · Apr 16, 2026

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