Italian deli coming to Plant Street · Habitat raises $250k · Lake Toho rescue · OC eyes stormwater fee
ITALIAN DELI ON PLANT ST.  ·  HABITAT RAISES $250K  ·  LAKE TOHO RESCUE  ·  96° TOMORROW
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, MMXXVI
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Good Morning, Winter Garden
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Today in WG
New food on Plant Street, a big community milestone, and 96° knocking on the door tomorrow.
☀ 93° · Mostly Sunny · Wednesday
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Top Story Development
An Italian deli is coming to Plant Street. Downtown keeps growing.
Italian deli with charcuterie and fresh food
A new Italian deli is in the works for Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden, according to the Orange Observer. The addition would bring another food destination to the city’s beloved main strip, which has steadily grown its dining and retail scene in recent years. Details on a timeline and exact location are in the Observer’s report.
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Community volunteers building a home Community
Habitat Women Build Raises $250K for West Orange.
West Orange Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build campaign has raised $250,000 — a major milestone for the organization’s work providing affordable housing in the community.
Orange Observer → 		Youth at a community center after school program Community
Boys and Girls Club Now Hiring for New Winter Garden Location.
The Boys and Girls Club is hiring staff for a new location coming to Winter Garden — a sign of continued investment in youth programming for the city.
Orange Observer →
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◆ This Week in West Orange
$5 summer movies at Garden Theatre. Mother’s Day weekend is here.
The city just announced the 2026 Summer Flix series — $5 movies at the Garden Theatre all summer long, with tickets on sale now. Tonight is the Horizon West Town Hall (6 PM). Friday brings the Flamingo Crossings block party and Fridays on the Plaza. Saturday is Farmers Market. Sunday is Mother’s Day and the 5K at Hamlin.
Tonight · HW Town Hall 6 PM Fri · Flamingo Crossings Sun · Mother’s Day 5K
★ Record heat tomorrow. Storms possible through Mother’s Day.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
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●  Around Town
A few more things neighbors are talking about.
Public Safety
Six Rescued from Sinking Boat on East Lake Toho.
A dramatic rescue on East Lake Tohopekaliga was caught on camera after a boat carrying six people began to sink. All were brought to safety.
WFTV →
City Hall
Orange County Eyes New Stormwater Fee for $1B in Projects.
Orange County officials are weighing a new stormwater fee that could fund up to $1 billion in infrastructure projects. The proposal is in the discussion phase and would affect county residents.
WFTV →
Development
Physical Therapy Clinic Coming to Winter Garden.
A new physical therapy clinic is planning to open in Winter Garden, expanding the city’s local healthcare options for residents recovering from injury or surgery.
Orange Observer →
Space Coast
SpaceX’s Gigabay Takes Shape at Kennedy Space Center.
Construction of SpaceX’s massive Gigabay facility at Kennedy Space Center is visibly progressing, adding another landmark structure to the growing commercial space corridor on the Space Coast.
WFTV →
■  Calendar
Up next.
MAY
06
Horizon West Town Hall — State Rep. Spencer
Tonight · 6:00 PM · Horizon West
MAY
08
Fridays on the Plaza + Flamingo Crossings Block Party
Plaza 8 AM · Block Party 6 PM · Horizon West
MAY
09
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
MAY
10
Mother’s Day 5K at Hamlin 🌺
8:00 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West · Mother’s Day
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