TUESDAY, MAY 12  ·  STORMS LIKELY ALL DAY  ·  86°  ·  WOHS SENIOR PARADE

TUESDAY, MAY 12, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Heavy rain and storms are likely most of the day — an 80% chance from late morning through evening. Stay dry and plan accordingly.

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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.

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Education 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 →

Outdoors 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 →

★ Today heavy, then clearing. Nice stretch ahead.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

TUE ⛈ 86° 80%⛈

WED ⛅ 86° 60%⛈

THU 🌤 88° Mostly☉

FRI ☀ 89° Sunny

SAT ☀ 90° Sunny

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.

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More from the area.

Local News	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 →
Public Safety	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	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 →
Community	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 →

Up next.

MAY 15	Fridays on the Plaza 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Fountain & Pavilion
MAY 16	Winter Garden Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
MAY 17	Homegrown Market at Hamlin 9:00 AM · Hamlin · Horizon West
MAY 21	Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night 6:00 PM · Horizon West

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Orange Observer · WFTV · NWS Melbourne · City of Winter Garden · Horizon West Happenings · May 12, 2026

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