UCF upsets #9 FSU, heads to Super Regionals · Comp Plan Open House tonight · Orlando Health opens Apopka hospital · Sunny 89°
MONDAY, MAY 18  ·  ☀ 89°  ·  COMP PLAN OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT  ·  UCF BEATS FSU
MONDAY, MAY 18, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL
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Today in WG
A sunny Monday at 89° with breezy east winds gusting to 25 mph. Tonight’s Comprehensive Plan Open House at City Hall starts at 6:30 — one of only two chances to shape a decade of Winter Garden’s growth. Come with your questions.
☀ 89° · Sunny · Gusts to 25 mph · West Orange County
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UCF upsets No. 9 Florida State. Knights are going to the Super Regionals.
UCF Knights baseball players celebrating a postseason win
The UCF Knights pulled off a stunning upset Sunday, knocking out No. 9-ranked Florida State and punching their ticket to the NCAA Super Regionals. It’s a significant moment for Central Florida baseball — and a win Knights fans will be talking about all week. UCF will now face a best-of-three Super Regional series, one victory away from the College World Series in Omaha. Opponent and schedule details are expected soon.
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Orlando Health behavioral health hospital in Apopka Health
Orlando Health Opens Behavioral Health Hospital in Apopka.
Orlando Health has opened a new behavioral health hospital in Apopka, expanding inpatient mental health services for West Orange County and surrounding communities. The facility addresses a long-standing gap in local care.
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E-Bike Riders Push Back Against Broad Florida Bans.
Florida e-bike advocates are fighting proposed broad bans on electric bikes, arguing the restrictions would hurt commuters, trail users, and seniors who rely on the vehicles for daily transportation.
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◆ Tonight & This Week
Comp Plan Open House is tonight. Your city. Your say.
Winter Garden holds the first of two Comprehensive Plan Open Houses tonight at 6:30 PM at City Hall Chambers. A second session follows Tuesday at 6:30 PM. The Comp Plan sets the framework for land use, housing, and growth through 2035 — this is your chance to weigh in before decisions are made.
Tonight · Comp Plan Session 1 · 6:30 PMTue · Session 2 · 6:30 PMThu · Cruise Night · 6:00 PM
★ Sunny start to the week. Storm odds build toward the weekend.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
MON
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89°
Sunny
TUE
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89°
30%⛈
WED
⛅
89°
30%⛈
THU
⛅
90°
40%⛈
FRI
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90°
40%⛈
Today is your best window — sunny and breezy all morning with only a slim evening storm chance. Storm odds tick up Tuesday through Friday as Central Florida settles into a classic summer afternoon pattern.
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●  Around Town
More from West Orange and beyond.
Arts & Culture
City Calls Artists for Dog Days of Summer Exhibit.
Winter Garden is seeking submissions for “Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit.” Local artists working in canine or summer themes are encouraged to apply. Send submissions to wintergardenArtCall@cwgdn.com.
City of WG →
Community
Supply Drive Planned for Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Workers.
State Rep. Anna Eskamani is organizing a supply drive for former Spirit Airlines employees displaced by the carrier’s collapse. The effort aims to connect laid-off workers with practical resources as they navigate a difficult transition.
Orange Observer →
Florida
New Law Lets Florida Colleges Train and Arm Faculty.
Florida colleges can now train and arm faculty for campus safety under a new state law. Participation is optional for institutions, and volunteers must complete law enforcement training before carrying on campus.
WFTV →
■  Calendar
Up next.
MAY
18
Comp Plan Open House (Session 1) — Tonight!
6:30 PM · City Hall Chambers · Winter Garden
MAY
19
Comp Plan Open House (Session 2)
6:30 PM · City Hall Chambers · Winter Garden
MAY
21
Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night
6:00 PM · Flamingo Crossings · Horizon West
MAY
22
Fridays on the Plaza
8:00 AM · Downtown Fountain & Pavilion · Winter Garden
MAY
23
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8:00 AM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
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