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SUNDAY, JUNE 7, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Good morning. Sunshine and 92° to open the week — about as good as a June Sunday gets around here. Monday holds steady near 94° before the rain chances creep back in midweek. If you’re headed out to Cars and Coffee or the Hamlin market this morning, the timing couldn’t be better.

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Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with cancer, suspends campaign for governor.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has been diagnosed with cancer and is suspending his campaign for Florida governor to focus on his health, according to the Orange Observer. Demings, who leads the county that includes Winter Garden, Windermere, and Oakland, will continue to serve as mayor while undergoing treatment. The news has drawn an outpouring of support from residents and fellow local leaders across West Orange County, who say their thoughts are with him and his family in the weeks ahead.

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Community Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support its work preserving and sharing the city’s history, with plans to expand programming and exhibits at the Heritage Museum downtown. Orange Observer →

Development New Bar, Patio and Kitchen Concept Headed to Winter Garden. A new bar, patio, and kitchen concept is on its way to Winter Garden, adding another stop to the city’s growing dining and nightlife scene. Opening details are expected in the weeks ahead. Orange Observer →

☀ Sunshine to start the week. Rain returns by midweek.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

SUN ☀ 92° Mostly Sunny

MON ☀ 94° Mostly Sunny

TUE ⛅ 89° 20%⛈

WED ⛈ 91° 40%⛈

THU ⛈ 91° 60%⛈

Sunday and Monday stay dry and sunny near the low-to-mid 90s — the best stretch of the week. Rain chances creep back in Tuesday and build through Thursday, when storms become likely. Plan outdoor time for the mornings as the week goes on.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Health	Sookdeo Family Medicine Relocating and Expanding. Sookdeo Family Medicine is relocating and expanding its practice, bringing more services to area patients — another sign of the growing healthcare options in West Orange County. Orange Observer →
City Hall	Oakland Approves Property Rezoning, Reclassification. The Town of Oakland approved a property rezoning and reclassification this week, a step that could open the door to new development in town. Commissioners weighed in during their latest meeting. Orange Observer →
Florida	Florida Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Cut Proposal. State lawmakers have approved a proposal to cut property taxes, a move that could affect homeowners across Orange County and beyond as the measure moves to its next stage. Orange Observer →
Roads & Traffic	Temporary Road Closure Coming to Ocoee. Drivers in Ocoee should plan ahead for a temporary road closure this week. The Orange Observer has the details on which roads are affected and how long it will last. Orange Observer →

Up next.

JUN 7	Today — Cars and Coffee & Homegrown Market at Hamlin 8–9 AM · Hamlin, Horizon West
JUN 9	Summer Flix at the Garden — Zootopia 2 (PG) 2 PM & 7 PM · Garden Theatre, Downtown
JUN 12	Fridays on the Plaza 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion

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Orange Observer · NWS Melbourne · City of WG · June 7, 2026

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