WEDNESDAY, MAY 20  ·  ☀ 90°  ·  DISNEY WORLD NEW PRESIDENT  ·  UCF VS. UCLA SUPER REGIONALS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Sunny and warm at 90° — enjoy the morning before afternoon storm chances roll in after 2 PM. The Development Review Committee meets tonight at 6 PM at City Hall. Memorial Day weekend is five days out.

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Disney World has a new president. Joe Schott takes the reins.

Joe Schott is the new president of Walt Disney World Resort, taking over one of Central Florida’s largest employers and most iconic institutions. The leadership transition affects tens of thousands of cast members and shapes the direction of the resort for years ahead. Disney World is not just a theme park for West Orange County — it’s a major economic engine, an employer for many local families, and a constant backdrop of life here. Schott’s priorities and vision will be closely watched by the region.

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Sports UCF Draws No. 8 UCLA in Super Regional Showdown. After upsetting No. 9 Florida State, the UCF Knights now face No. 8 seed UCLA in the NCAA Super Regionals. Win this best-of-three series and the Knights head to the College World Series in Omaha — a remarkable run for Central Florida baseball. WFTV →

Community 8 Waves Wants Your Input on the I AM Children’s Museum. Local nonprofit 8 Waves is asking West Orange County community members to fill out a survey to help shape the I AM Children’s Museum. This is a chance to weigh in on a meaningful new cultural resource for local families. Orange Observer →

★ Warm and sunny. Afternoon storms all the way through the holiday weekend.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

WED ☀ 90° 30%⛈

THU ⛅ 91° 40%⛈

FRI ⛅ 91° 30%⛈

SAT ⛅ 91° 40%⛈

SUN ⛅ 91° 40%⛈

Sunny mornings are your best window all week. Afternoon storm chances of 30–40% persist right through the Memorial Day weekend — plan outdoor events for morning hours and keep an eye on radar after 2 PM.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Community	SeaWorld Orlando Teams Surpass 43,000 Animal Rescues. SeaWorld’s rescue teams have crossed a milestone — more than 43,000 animals saved since the program began. The effort includes sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, and shore birds rescued from Florida’s waters and beaches. WFTV →
Local News	Ocoee Reclaimed Water Main Break Repaired. A reclaimed water main break in Ocoee has been repaired, restoring service for affected residents. Reclaimed water is used for irrigation in much of the area — the break had disrupted lawn watering schedules for nearby properties. Orange Observer →
Arts & Culture	$5 Summer Flix Returns to Garden Theatre — Tix on Sale Now. The City of Winter Garden has announced the 2026 $5 Summer Flix schedule at Garden Theatre. Tickets are on sale now — it’s one of summer’s best deals for families looking for an air-conditioned evening out in downtown. City of WG →

Up next.

MAY 20	Development Review Committee — Tonight 6:00 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 + Family Friday Street Party 8 AM Plaza · 5 PM The Mark · Horizon West
MAY 23	Winter Garden Farmers Market 8:00 AM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
MAY 25	Memorial Day — City Offices Closed & Community Ceremony No trash pickup · Ceremony 7 PM · Winter Garden

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WFTV · Orange Observer · NWS Melbourne · City of WG · May 20, 2026

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