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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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 →
Sports · Orlando
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.
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🎉 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
Today (Thu) ☀️ ☀️ 85° / 61°
Friday ☀️ 90° / 64°
Saturday ☀️ 91° / 67°
Sunday 91° / 66°
Monday 🌦️ 78° / —
Morning fog clears by 9 AM · slight rain chance Monday with NE winds gusting to 30 mph · NWS Melbourne
Around Town
Heads Up · Ocoee
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 →
City Policy · Ocoee
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 →
Florida
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 →
Local History
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 →
Safety · Beach
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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Calendar of Events
Apr 16
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 →
Apr 17
Fridays on the Plaza 🎪
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion · cwgdn.com →
Apr 18
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 →
Apr 19
Homegrown Market at Hamlin 🌱
9 AM · Hamlin Town Center · 3rd Sundays · horizonwesthappenings.com →
Apr 21
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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