Sunday, April 19, 2026

TJ Maxx opens in Horizon West. Near-record 89° today. Homegrown Market at Hamlin NOW. Earth Day Wednesday. Florida property tax cut stalls.

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

West Orange County, FL

⛅ 89° · Partly Sunny

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Near-Record Heat Today, Then a Cold Front Hits Monday

Sunday's high of 89° is flirting with record territory — then a cold front arrives Monday with NNE winds gusting to 30 mph and a 10-degree drop.

Central Florida is baking through a near-record Sunday before a cold front changes everything by Monday morning. Highs today could reach 89°, close to all-time records for the date, according to WFTV. The front sweeps in overnight, dragging north-northeast winds of 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures will drop to the upper 70s on Monday and settle into the low 80s by midweek — a welcome break heading into Earth Day Wednesday.

1,000+ Join MS Walk at Cranes Roost Park

More than a thousand participants turned out for the MS Walk at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs — a strong show of community in West Orange and beyond. WFTV →

Politics · Tallahassee

Florida Property Tax Cut Stalls as Special Session Nears

Lawmakers remain divided ahead of a special legislative session, leaving the promised property tax relief on uncertain footing for Florida homeowners. Fox 35 →

🌱 This Week in West Orange

Markets, Earth Day, and a cool-down. A full week ahead.

The Homegrown Market is happening right now at Hamlin Town Center (9 AM). Midweek, Earth Day falls on Wednesday — swing by Winter Garden City Hall for a free reusable tote bag through April 30. Thursday brings the Industry Exploration Expo at Horizon West and a networking night at Orlando Health Hospital. Then on Saturday, the Farmers Market returns to Plant Street along with the National Prescription Drug Take Back at City Hall.

Today: Homegrown Market 9 AM 🌱 Wed: Earth Day 🌎 Sat: Farmers Market 🌿

⛅ Last of the Heat, Then a Welcome Break

Winter Garden, FL · Apr 19 – 23 · NWS Melbourne

Monday cold front · NNE winds 15–20 mph, gusts to 30 mph · NWS Melbourne

TJ Maxx Now Open in Horizon West

The off-price retailer has opened in Horizon West, adding another major retail name to the area's growing commercial corridor — closer to home for Windermere and Horizon West shoppers. HW Happenings →

Education · Workforce

Central Florida Pushes to Train Next Wave of Cybersecurity Workers

As digital threats grow, Central Florida is investing in the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. WFTV looks at the local programs and schools leading the charge. WFTV →

Preparedness · Regional

Hurricane Expo Helps Residents Prep for 2026 Season

Volusia County hosted a Hurricane Expo to help residents get ready for the upcoming storm season. With hurricane season starting June 1, it's not too early to check your kit and plan. WFTV →

Crystal Ballroom Daytona Beach Abruptly Closes Over $240K in Unpaid Rent

The beloved Crystal Ballroom in Daytona Beach has shuttered without warning, evicted over a quarter-million in back rent. Fox 35 has the full story on what went wrong. Fox 35 →

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Homegrown Market at Hamlin 🌱 — Today

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

Oakland Town Commission 🏛️ · Urban Air Homeschool Meetup · American Legion

Commission: 6:30 PM · Oakland Meeting Hall · Homeschool: 12:30 PM · Urban Air · Legion: 6 PM · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Earth Day 🌎 — Free Tote Bag Giveaway at City Hall

Free reusable totes while supplies last · Winter Garden City Hall · Through April 30 · cwgdn.com →

Industry Exploration Expo 🏭 · Horizon West Networking Night

Expo: 9 AM · Take Your Child To Work Day · Networking: 5:30 PM · Orlando Health Hospital · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Fridays on the Plaza 🎪 · Family Friday Street Party at The Mark

Plaza: 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Fountain & Pavilion · Street Party: 5 PM · The Mark · cwgdn.com →

Farmers Market 🌿 · Free Pickleball Clinic 🏓 · Drug Take Back Day 💊

Market: 8 AM–1 PM · Plant Street · Pickleball Clinic: Veterans Memorial Park · Drug Take Back: City Hall · cwgdn.com →

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Horizon West Happenings · WFTV · Fox 35 · Orange Observer · City of Winter Garden · NWS Melbourne · Apr 19, 2026

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