CF Zoo's rescued sloths are thriving · $5 Summer Flix tickets on sale · Memorial Day tomorrow — offices closed, ceremony at 7 PM · Partly sunny 90°
SUNDAY, MAY 24  ·  ⛈ 90°  ·  MEMORIAL DAY TOMORROW  ·  CEREMONY 7 PM MON
SUNDAY, MAY 24, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL
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Today in WG
Happy Sunday. Enjoy the morning — storms roll in around noon today. Tomorrow is Memorial Day: city offices are closed, no solid waste pickup, and there’s a community ceremony at 7 PM. Monday’s forecast looks drier than today.
⛈ 90° · Partly Sunny · Storms After Noon · Memorial Day Tomorrow
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Top StoryCommunity
CF Zoo shares a hopeful 30-day update on its rescued Sloth World animals.
Sloth hanging from a branch at the zoo
One month after rescuing animals from a struggling roadside attraction called Sloth World, the Central Florida Zoo reports the sloths and other animals are making real progress. The 30-day update offers cautious optimism following a difficult rescue. A welcome piece of good news from the regional zoo community.
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Outdoor summer movie screen at night Arts & Culture
$5 Summer Flix Returns to Garden Theatre — Tickets on Sale Now.
The City of Winter Garden has announced the 2026 $5 Summer Flix schedule at the Garden Theatre — an affordable summer tradition for families. Tickets are available now, so grab yours before they sell out.
City of WG → 		Dogs rescued from unsafe conditions Community
24 Dogs Rescued from Unsafe Vehicle in Kissimmee.
Kissimmee authorities rescued 24 dogs from unsafe vehicle conditions in an animal cruelty investigation. All animals were removed and are now receiving care.
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◆ This Weekend
Memorial Day is tomorrow. Here’s what’s open — and what isn’t.
Winter Garden city offices are closed on Monday and there will be no solid waste collection — plan accordingly. A Memorial Day Community Ceremony is set for 7 PM. The good news: Monday’s forecast is significantly drier than today, with just a 30% storm chance after 1 PM — a solid window for outdoor plans.
Mon · Memorial Day · Offices ClosedMon · No Trash PickupMon · Ceremony 7 PM
⛈ Enjoy your morning. Storms likely by noon today, but Monday looks better.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
SUN
⛈
90°
50%⛈
MON
☀
90°
30%⛈
TUE
☀
91°
30%⛈
WED
⛈
90°
60%⛈
THU
⛈
90°
70%⛈
Today’s 50% storm chance is the rough spot. Memorial Day improves to 30%, then the week turns wetter — Wednesday and Thursday both bring likely storms.
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●  Around Town
More from West Orange and beyond.
City Hall
WG Government Offices Close Monday, No Solid Waste Collection.
Winter Garden city offices are closed Monday for Memorial Day. Solid waste collection is also suspended. Plan accordingly and hold the bins.
Orange Observer →
Roads & Traffic
Ocoee to Experience Traffic Lane Closure This Week.
Ocoee drivers should expect temporary lane restrictions this week. Details on the specific road and timing are available from the Orange Observer.
Orange Observer →
Public Safety
Apopka Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Shooting.
An Apopka man has been arrested in connection with an alleged road rage shooting, police say. A reminder to give extra space on area roads.
WFTV →
Arts & Culture
City Calls Local Artists for “Dog Days of Summer” Exhibit.
Winter Garden invites local artists to submit work for “The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit” — a dog-themed summer show. Submissions now open.
City of WG →
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Today — Enjoy the Morning Before Storms Roll In
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MAY
26
Urban Air Homeschool Meetup
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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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