PURE BARRE OPENS DOWNTOWN  ·  FARMERS MARKET THIS MORNING  ·  MOTHER'S DAY 5K TOMORROW  ·  94°

SATURDAY, MAY 9, MMXXVI

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

A new studio joins downtown, the Farmers Market is on right now, and tomorrow morning you can run 3.1 miles for Mom.

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Pure Barre is open in Downtown Winter Garden. The Plant Street fitness scene grows.

Pure Barre has officially opened its doors in downtown Winter Garden, the Orange Observer reports. The studio brings a low-impact, high-intensity barre workout format to Plant Street, adding to the growing mix of fitness, dining, and retail options that have taken shape in downtown in recent years. It’s the latest sign that the city’s core continues to attract new investment and new neighbors.

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Education Canvas Breach: How to Protect Your Family. Following Thursday’s breach alert, WFTV has actionable steps families can take right now — from changing passwords to monitoring for phishing emails tied to Canvas accounts. WFTV →

Florida Gas Prices Surge, Squeezing Central Florida Lawn Crews. Rising gas prices are hitting Central Florida lawn care companies hard, with some passing costs on to customers. WFTV looked at how the surge is rippling through the local economy. WFTV →

★ A rainy week ahead. Mother’s Day morning looks fine.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

SAT ⛅ 94° 30%⛈

SUN 🌺 93° 50%⛈

MON ⛈ 91° 60%⛈

TUE ⛈ 85° 50%⛈

WED ☀ 86° 30%⛈

Morning fog clears early today — enjoy the market. Storms possible this afternoon and again Sunday after 3 PM. The 5K runs early, so Mother’s Day runners should be fine.

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More from around the county.

Roads & Traffic	Windermere Pedestrian Bridge to Close Temporarily. A pedestrian bridge in Windermere is set for a temporary closure for maintenance work. Walkers and cyclists who use the span should plan alternate routes during the closure period. Orange Observer →
Education	District 1 Youth Leadership Council Now Accepting Applications. Orange County District 1 is accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Council — a program designed to connect young people with local government and civic engagement opportunities. Orange Observer →
Community	Ocoee PD Extends Registration for Senior Scam Prevention Event. The Ocoee Police Department has extended registration for an upcoming Senior Scam Prevention event — a free community session aimed at helping older residents spot and avoid fraud. Orange Observer →
Local News	Traffic Deaths and Serious Injuries Trending Down in Central Florida. A new report shows traffic deaths and serious injuries in Central Florida continue a downward trend — encouraging news for a region that has long struggled with road safety. WFTV →

Up next.

MAY 09	Winter Garden Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street · Happening Now
MAY 10	Mother’s Day 5K at Hamlin 🌺 8:00 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West · Mother’s Day
MAY 12	WG Comp Plan Open House & Urban Air Homeschool Meetup Open House 6 PM · City Hall · Meetup 12:30 PM · Urban Air
MAY 15	Fridays on the Plaza 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Fountain & Pavilion

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