SATURDAY, MAY 23  ·  ☀ 92°  ·  FARMERS MARKET TODAY  ·  MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

SATURDAY, MAY 23, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

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.

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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.

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Community 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 →

Arts & Culture 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 →

★ Sunny morning today. Memorial Day is the best day of the stretch.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

SAT ☀ 92° 40%⛈

SUN ⛈ 90° 60%⛈

MON ☀ 90° 20%⛈

TUE ⛈ 91° 40%⛈

WED ⛈ 89° 60%⛈

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.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Education	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 →
Space Coast	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 →
Community	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 →

Up next.

MAY 23	Winter Garden Farmers Market — This Morning! 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
MAY 25	Memorial Day — Offices Closed & Community Ceremony No trash pickup · Ceremony 7 PM · Winter Garden
MAY 29	Fridays on the Plaza 8 AM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion
MAY 30	Winter Garden Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street

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