WG family opens autism center · Webster retiring · Burn ban in effect · Fog clearing to sunny 91°
PREVIEW: WG FAMILY OPENS AUTISM CENTER  ·  WEBSTER RETIRING  ·  BURN BAN IN EFFECT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, MMXXVI
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Today in WG
A Winter Garden family turns a personal journey into a community gift — and May is two days away.
🌤 91° · Fog then sunny
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Winter Garden family opens center to help people with autism reach their potential.
Family and children at a therapy and support center
A Winter Garden family, motivated by their own experience with an autism diagnosis, has opened a new center dedicated to helping people with autism reach their full potential. The center offers a range of therapeutic and support services for individuals and families navigating life with autism. It’s a story of turning personal challenge into community purpose — and a meaningful new resource for West Orange County.
Congressman at announcement podium Florida
Congressman Daniel Webster Announces Retirement.
Rep. Webster, who represents West Orange County’s district, announced he will not seek re-election, ending a long congressional career.
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Sushi restaurant fresh Japanese food Development
Sushi Kindai is Coming to Horizon West.
A new Japanese restaurant is set to open in the Horizon West area, adding to the neighborhood’s growing dining scene.
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◆ This Week in Winter Garden
May starts Friday. Fridays on the Plaza, Farmers Market, and SHOP DINE & STROLL all this weekend.
Fridays on the Plaza opens its season Friday, May 1 (8a–1p, Downtown Pavilion). Saturday brings the Farmers Market and SHOP, DINE & STROLL — Raffle MAY-nia and live music Downtown. Also note: the Utility Bill Assistance Program for low-income seniors closes May 1, and reclaimed water is limited through May 2.
Sat May 2 · SHOP, DINE & STROLL Fri May 1 · Plaza Opens Sat May 2 · Farmers Market
★ Hot stretch continues. Storms possible this weekend.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
WED
91°
67°
THU
92°
68°
FRI
92°
68°
SAT
94°
66°
SUN
78°
66°
●  Around Town
A few more things neighbors are talking about.
City Hall
Burn Ban Issued for Orange County.
Orange County has issued a burn ban due to dry conditions. Open burning is prohibited until further notice.
Orange Observer →
Space Coast
Teams Begin Stacking Artemis III Rocket at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA teams are preparing to stack the Artemis III rocket at KSC, a major milestone for the program’s return to the Moon.
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Community
Baby Sloth Gets Extra Care at Zoo After Sloth World Rescue.
A baby sloth is receiving special attention at the Central Florida Zoo as rescued sloths from the Sloth World closure continue their rehabilitation.
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Public Safety
Ocoee PD Assists with Drug Trafficking Group Takedown.
Ocoee police assisted in dismantling a drug trafficking operation in the region, resulting in multiple arrests.
Orange Observer →
■  Calendar
Up next.
APR
30
Earth Day Tote Giveaway Ends
Last day · City of Winter Garden
MAY
01
Fridays on the Plaza — Season Opener
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Senior Utility Assistance deadline
MAY
02
Farmers Market + SHOP, DINE & STROLL
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Raffle MAY-nia & Live Music
MAY
03
Homegrown Market at Hamlin — 3rd Anniversary
9 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West
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