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Oakland commissioner wins Home Rule Hero Award · Farmers Market this morning · Star Wars new mission at Disney · Sunny 92° with Memorial Day Monday looking great
SATURDAY, MAY 23 · ☀ 92° · FARMERS MARKET TODAY · MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
SATURDAY, MAY 23, MMXXVI · WEST ORANGE CO., FL
Good Morning, Winter Garden
Happy Saturday. The Farmers Market is on right now at the Downtown Pavilion — 8 AM to 1 PM on Plant Street. It’s a mostly sunny 92° day with storms only possible after 2 PM, so you’ve got a great morning window. Good news: Memorial Day on Monday looks even better — mostly sunny with just a 20% storm chance.
☀ 92° · Mostly Sunny · Storms After 2 PM · Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM
Oakland commissioner receives the 2026 Home Rule Hero Award.
An Oakland town commissioner has been named a 2026 Home Rule Hero — a statewide recognition honoring local elected officials who champion municipal independence and good governance. The award reflects Oakland’s ongoing reputation as one of West Orange County’s most engaged small-town governments. For a town of just a few thousand residents, this kind of recognition carries real weight.
Ocoee PD Presents Check to Special Olympics Florida.
The Ocoee Police Department presented a check to Special Olympics Florida — a show of community support that reflects the department’s long-standing commitment to local charitable giving and the athletes it benefits. Orange Observer →
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Adds a New Mandalorian & Grogu Mission.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has introduced a new interactive mission featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu in Galaxy’s Edge — a timely addition for families heading to the parks over Memorial Day weekend. WFTV →
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Market morning, then Memorial Day. And Monday looks beautiful.
The Farmers Market runs until 1 PM today on Plant Street — great morning weather before any storms. Monday is Memorial Day: city offices are closed, no solid waste pickup, and there’s a Community Ceremony at 7 PM. Best news? Monday’s forecast shows mostly sunny skies and only a 20% storm chance — the cleanest window of the whole weekend.
Today · Farmers Market · 8 AM–1 PM Mon · Memorial Day · Offices Closed Mon · Ceremony 7 PM
★ Sunny morning today. Memorial Day is the best day of the stretch.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
Sunday brings the wettest odds (60%), but Memorial Day itself shapes up beautifully — mostly sunny with only a 20% storm chance after 2 PM. Plan your outdoor activities for the morning and you should have a great holiday.
More from West Orange and beyond.
Foundation Academy Certifies Students as First-Aid and CPR Responders.
Foundation Academy students have been certified in first aid, CPR, and AED operation — skills that can save a life in an emergency. It’s the kind of practical education that strengthens the whole community, not just the classroom. Orange Observer →
SpaceX Targets First Flight of Next-Generation Starship.
SpaceX has set its sights on the first test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket. The milestone would mark another leap forward for the program that aims to carry humans to the Moon and beyond. WFTV →
Ocoee Youth Council Now Accepting Applications.
The Ocoee Youth Council is accepting applications from young residents who want a voice in their local government. It’s a real opportunity for teens to engage civically and shape decisions in their community. Orange Observer →
Winter Garden Farmers Market — This Morning!
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
Memorial Day — Offices Closed & Community Ceremony
No trash pickup · Ceremony 7 PM · Winter Garden
Fridays on the Plaza
8 AM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion
Winter Garden Farmers Market
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