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WOHS senior parade road closures · Canvas hackers reach agreement · Heavy storms all day · 86° Tue
TUESDAY, MAY 12 · STORMS LIKELY ALL DAY · 86° · WOHS SENIOR PARADE
TUESDAY, MAY 12, MMXXVI · WEST ORANGE CO., FL
Good Morning, Winter Garden
Heavy rain and storms are likely most of the day — an 80% chance from late morning through evening. Stay dry and plan accordingly.
⛈ 86° · Storms Likely 11 AM–5 PM · 80% · West Orange County
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West Orange seniors take to the streets. Road closures set for WOHS parade.
West Orange High School is marking the end of another school year with its senior parade, and the City of Winter Garden has posted road closures to keep the celebration safe. Drivers should expect temporary street closures in the downtown area and along the parade route — check the Orange Observer for the specific streets and timing before you head out. It’s a tradition that reminds the whole community just how much these seniors have earned their moment.
Canvas Breach: Company Says Agreement Reached With Hackers.
The company that owns the Canvas learning platform says it has reached an agreement with the hackers behind the breach that rattled Central Florida school families last week. Details remain limited — keep monitoring official school communications. WFTV →
Orlando Begins Rehoming Its Beloved Lake Eola Swans.
The City of Orlando has begun relocating the iconic Lake Eola swans, a fixture of downtown Orlando for generations. The move is part of ongoing maintenance and care for the flock — the birds will be placed with vetted caretakers. WFTV →
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A stormy Tuesday. Thursday and Friday break beautiful.
Today’s 80% storm chance is the week’s worst — Wednesday eases to 60%, then Thursday arrives mostly sunny at 88° and Friday goes full sunshine at 89°. This weekend: Fridays on the Plaza is back May 15 and the Farmers Market returns May 16.
Fri · Fridays on the Plaza Sat · Farmers Market Thu · Sunny 88°
★ Today heavy, then clearing. Nice stretch ahead.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
Storms are most likely between 11 AM and 5 PM today. Temperatures dip to around 80 by afternoon after storm cooling — then a beautiful Thursday–Saturday stretch follows.
Ocoee Experiences Reclaimed Water Outage.
Ocoee is dealing with a reclaimed water outage affecting residents in the area. If you use reclaimed water for irrigation, you may notice reduced or no service until the issue is resolved. Orange Observer →
House Fire Reported in Windermere.
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Windermere. The Orange Observer has local details on the incident — no word yet on injuries or the extent of the damage. Orange Observer →
Florida Lawmakers Move to Protect Sloths After 55 Die.
Florida legislators are taking action to protect sloths following a tragic incident that killed 55 of the animals. New protections are aimed at preventing similar events and regulating sloth ownership and care. WFTV →
LEGO Festival Brings New Thrill Zones to LEGOLAND Florida.
LEGOLAND Florida has kicked off its LEGO Festival with brand-new Thrill and Play Zones — a fun option for families looking for something to do once the storms pass later this week. WFTV →
Fridays on the Plaza
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Fountain & Pavilion
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
Homegrown Market at Hamlin
9:00 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West
Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night
6:00 PM · Horizon West
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