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Canvas fully restored, student data confirmed destroyed · New mosquito control facility near Ocoee · Sunny weekend ahead · Wed 86°
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 · CANVAS RESTORED · STORMS AFTER 1 PM · SUNNY WEEKEND AHEAD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, MMXXVI · WEST ORANGE CO., FL
Good Morning, Winter Garden
A mostly sunny morning gives way to storm chances after 1 PM — 60% today, then Thursday and Friday look beautiful. The weekend is shaping up nicely.
⛅ 86° · PM Storms 60% After 1 PM · West Orange County
Canvas is back — and the hackers’ data is gone.
The Canvas learning platform has been fully restored following last week’s cyberattack, and WFTV is reporting that the stolen student data has been confirmed destroyed. The hackers reached an agreement, the data was wiped, and the platform is back online — the closure Central Florida school families were hoping for. Check your school’s channels for any follow-up steps they recommend.
Orange County Opens New Mosquito Control Facility Near Ocoee.
Orange County has opened a new Mosquito Control facility near Ocoee — timely as mosquito season ramps up with May rains. The facility supports the county’s efforts to protect residents from mosquito-borne illness. Orange Observer →
Coast Guard Rescues 11 After Plane Crashes Off Brevard Coast.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued eleven people after a plane crash-landed off the coast of Brevard County. All eleven aboard were pulled safely from the water in what crews called a successful rescue operation. WFTV →
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The storms clear out today. A beautiful weekend is coming.
Today’s afternoon storms are the last significant weather for a while — Thursday goes mostly sunny at 87°, Friday is full sunshine at 89°, and the weekend looks gorgeous. Fridays on the Plaza returns this Friday, and the Farmers Market is Saturday morning. Get your plans locked in.
Fri · Fridays on the Plaza Sat · Farmers Market Sun · Homegrown Market at Hamlin
★ One more stormy afternoon. Then sunshine all week.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
Today’s storms arrive after 1 PM, then conditions improve sharply. Thursday through Sunday is one of the nicest stretches of the month.
Ocoee Pushes for Local Control From Florida Legislature.
Ocoee city leaders are advocating at the state level for more local authority, pushing back on legislation that would limit what municipalities can decide for themselves. The Orange Observer has details on what issues are at stake. Orange Observer →
Toxic Algae Alert Issued for Lake Carlton.
Health officials are urging caution after toxic algae was detected at Lake Carlton. Avoid contact with the water until the bloom clears — and keep pets away from the shoreline as well. WFTV →
Jason Collins, NBA’s First Openly Gay Player, Dies at 55.
Jason Collins, the NBA center who became the league’s first openly gay active player when he came out in 2013, has died of a brain tumor at 55. He was widely praised for his courage in breaking a barrier in professional sports. Fox 35 →
Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Heading Back to the Ocean.
Brevard Zoo’s rehabilitation center is releasing a group of injured sea turtles back into the ocean after months of care. A good-news story for Florida’s coastline as nesting season gets underway. 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
Comprehensive Plan Open House
6:30 PM · City Hall Chambers · Winter Garden
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