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WG Fire earns top ISO rating in the nation · CF Zoo welcomes cougar cubs · Mayday Ice Cream heads to Hamlin · Zootopia 2 tonight · 90° with afternoon storms
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 · ⛅ 90° · WG FIRE EARNS HIGHEST ISO RATING · ZOOTOPIA 2 AT THE GARDEN TONIGHT
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, MMXXVI · WEST ORANGE CO., FL
Good Morning, Winter Garden
Good morning. Partly sunny to start with storms possible after 2 PM. Big news this morning: Winter Garden Fire Rescue just earned the top ISO fire protection rating in the country — a milestone that matters for every homeowner in the city. And tonight, Zootopia 2 screens at the Garden Theatre for just $5.
⛅ 90° · Storms After 2 PM · Zootopia 2 at the Garden Tonight
Winter Garden Fire Rescue earns the nation’s highest ISO fire protection rating.
The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department has earned an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification rating — the highest designation awarded by the Insurance Services Office and a distinction achieved by fewer than one percent of fire departments in the country. The rating reflects the department’s capabilities in staffing, equipment, training, and its water supply infrastructure. For residents, a Class 1 rating can translate directly into lower homeowner insurance premiums. The City of Winter Garden confirmed the achievement on its official civic alerts page, calling it a milestone for the department and the community it serves.
Central Florida Zoo Welcomes Pair of Orphaned Cougar Cubs.
Two orphaned cougar cubs have arrived at the Central Florida Zoo for care and rehabilitation after being found without a mother. The zoo has been in the spotlight all spring following the Sloth World rescue operation. WFTV →
Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream and Cookies Coming to Hamlin.
Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream & Cookies is heading to Hamlin in Horizon West, bringing artisan frozen treats to the growing retail corridor just in time for summer. Orange Observer →
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Tonight at the Garden: Summer Flix begins. Zootopia 2 screens at 2 and 7 PM.
Summer Flix kicks off tonight with Zootopia 2 at the Garden Theatre — $5 tickets, two show times. Storms build through the week but both Friday’s Fridays on the Plaza and Saturday’s Farmers Market are morning events, so plan around the early hours for your best shot at dry weather.
Tue · Zootopia 2 · 2 PM & 7 PM Fri · Plaza · 8 AM Sat · Market · 8 AM
⛅ Partly sunny today. Heat builds toward the weekend.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
Today stays at 30% with storms after 2 PM. Rain chances climb steadily through the week — 40% Wednesday, 50% Thursday, and 60% by Friday and Saturday as temps push toward 95°. Mornings remain the safest window for outdoor plans.
More from West Orange and beyond.
6.1 Earthquake Off Cuba Felt Across Central Florida.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba’s coast was felt across Central Florida Monday, making it one of the strongest ever recorded in the Gulf. Residents reported tremors; no major damage or injuries were reported locally. WFTV →
Free Sports and School Physicals from Shepherd’s Hope.
Shepherd’s Hope is offering free sports and school physicals for the community — a timely resource as families prepare for the fall school year. The Orange Observer has dates and locations. Orange Observer →
Mayor Demings Diagnosis Sheds Light on Prostate Cancer Disparity.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ prostate cancer diagnosis is prompting a broader conversation about racial disparities in early detection and treatment. Experts say screening is especially critical for Black men. WFTV →
Publix Donations Help Remove 56,000 Lbs of Marine Debris.
Publix charitable donations helped remove more than 56,000 pounds of marine debris from Florida’s waters and coastlines, part of the grocer’s ongoing commitment to protecting the state’s coastal ecosystems. WFTV →
Today — Summer Flix: Zootopia 2 (PG)
2 PM & 7 PM · Garden Theatre, Downtown · $5
Fridays on the Plaza + Summer Flix: Spaceballs (PG)
8 AM–1 PM Plaza · Spaceballs 7 PM Garden Theatre
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
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