Monday, May 4, 2026

Heat wave week begins · E. Crest Ave. closed today · Lake Toho restoration underway · Habanero sloth dies

E. CREST AVE. CLOSED · HEAT BUILDS TO 96° · LAKE TOHO PROJECT BEGINS · HABANERO SLOTH DIES

MONDAY, MAY 4, MMXXVI

Good Morning, Winter Garden

Summer heat arrives this week — and so do road detours on East Crest Avenue, starting today.

☀ 81° · Mostly Sunny · Monday

Summer’s first heat wave starts today. 96° by Thursday.

The hottest stretch of the year so far begins today, with near-record highs forecast every day through Thursday. Temperatures climb from 81° this morning to 87° Tuesday, 93° Wednesday, and 96° Thursday — approaching record levels for early May per NWS Melbourne. Friday brings a 30% chance of afternoon storms. Stay hydrated, limit midday outdoor time, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.

E. Crest Ave. Closed to Through Traffic Beginning Today.

A portion of East Crest Avenue is closed to through traffic as of this morning. Plan alternate routes for your commute. City of WG →

Lake Toho Restoration Project Targets Invasive Plants.

A new project targeting invasive plant species has begun at Lake Tohopekaliga, aimed at restoring ecological health to the popular Central Florida lake. WFTV →

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◆ This Week in West Orange

Summer kicks off for real. Universal adds two new series.

Universal CityWalk’s Summer Movie and Music Series is now running nightly, and Volcano Bay Nights kicks off its summer run this week. Closer to home: Horizon West Town Hall is Wednesday at 6 PM, the monthly Flamingo Crossings block party is Friday, Farmers Market is Saturday on Plant Street.

Wed · HW Town Hall 6 PM Fri · Flamingo Crossings Block Party Sat · Farmers Market

★ Heat wave all week. Peak 96° Thursday, relief Friday.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

A few more things neighbors are talking about.

Habanero Dies — Sloth World’s Second Rescue Sloth Lost.

Habanero, a rescued sloth at Sloth World Orlando, has died — the second sloth the sanctuary has lost. The facility recently announced bankruptcy and permanent closure. Fox 35 →

USF Assesses Damage to Marine Science Lab After Weekend Fire.

USF recovery teams are evaluating damage to the Marine Science Lab following a fire over the weekend. WFTV →

Palm Bay Mobilizes Against Elevated Fire Conditions.

Palm Bay city crews are mobilizing against elevated fire risk as dry, breezy conditions continue across Central and South Florida. WFTV →

Development Review Committee Meets Tonight at City Hall.

The Winter Garden Development Review Committee convenes this evening at 6:30 PM in City Hall Chambers. The public is welcome to attend. City of Winter Garden →

Development Review Committee

6:30 PM · City Hall Chambers · Winter Garden

Urban Air Homeschool Meetup

12:30 PM · Horizon West

Horizon West Town Hall

6:00 PM · Horizon West

2nd Fridays at Flamingo Crossings — Block Party

6 PM · Flamingo Crossings Town Center · Horizon West

Winter Garden Farmers Market

8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street

Mother’s Day 5K at Hamlin 🌺

8:00 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West

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WFTV · Fox 35 · City of Winter Garden · NWS Melbourne · May 4, 2026

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