WEDNESDAY, MAY 27  ·  ☀ 91°  ·  3NATIVES GRAND OPENING FRIDAY  ·  STORMS 80% THU–SAT

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Good morning. Partly sunny today with storms possible after 2 PM — a manageable midweek Wednesday. The heavy stuff arrives Thursday with 80% storm chances running through the weekend. If you have outdoor plans for the end of the week, schedule around the mornings.

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Lawmakers propose $750,000 for Central Florida Zoo amid the Sloth World crisis.

State lawmakers are proposing $750,000 in funding for the Central Florida Zoo as it continues managing the ongoing Sloth World rescue — an operation that has strained the zoo’s resources since animals were removed from the struggling roadside attraction weeks ago. The zoo has extended quarantine for the rescued sloths while veterinarians monitor their recovery, and the proposed state dollars would help cover the unexpected costs of the expanded operation. It’s a welcome development for a zoo that stepped up when it mattered.

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Arts & Culture Food Network Finalist Brings Sugar Art Classes to Winter Garden This Summer. Pastry chef Bev Hansen — a Food Network finalist — is hosting Sugar Art baking and decorating classes at the Jessie Brock Community Center this summer. City residents get a discount; registration is open now. City of WG →

Community Spirit Airlines Job Fair Coming to Central Florida. CareerSource Central Florida is hosting a job fair for Spirit Airlines employees navigating the airline’s downsizing. If you or someone you know is affected, this is the resource to connect with. WFTV →

☀ Good morning for it. Mornings are the window all week.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

WED ☀ 91° 40%⛈

THU ⛈ 89° 80%⛈

FRI ⛈ 90° 80%⛈

SAT ⛈ 88° 70%⛈

SUN ⛈ 88° 80%⛈

Today stays manageable at 40% with storms after 2 PM. Thursday kicks off a heavy stretch — 80% each day through the weekend. For the Farmers Market on Saturday, plan for an early morning arrival before afternoon storms.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Roads & Traffic	Windermere Road Work Continues This Week. Road work is ongoing in Windermere — expect delays if you’re routing through town. The Orange Observer has the details on which roads are affected and timeline. Orange Observer →
Public Safety	OC Deputies Seek Clues in Apopka Shooting Case. Orange County deputies are investigating a fatal shooting in Apopka and asking for the public’s help. A woman died from gunshot wounds, according to the Orange Observer. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities. Orange Observer →
Space Coast	NASA Unveils New Moon Base Missions Ahead of Artemis Return. NASA has detailed new Moon base mission plans as the Artemis program works toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface — a major step in building a long-term human presence beyond Earth orbit. WFTV →
Florida	Florida Neighborhoods Ranked Among Best for Leisurely Sundays. A new ranking places several Florida neighborhoods among the nation’s best for a slow, relaxed Sunday. No surprise to anyone who’s spent a morning at the Farmers Market on Plant Street. WFTV →

Up next.

MAY 27	Today — Enjoy the Dry Morning 91° · Storms possible after 2 PM · West Orange County
MAY 29	3Natives Grand Opening & Fridays on the Plaza 8 AM · 3Natives Horizon West & Downtown Pavilion
MAY 30	Winter Garden Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street

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WFTV · Orange Observer · NWS Melbourne · City of WG · May 27, 2026

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