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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Good morning. Today marks ten years since Pulse — a day our community will always remember. Orlando gathers this morning to honor 49 lives lost and the city’s enduring spirit. Here at home: mostly sunny with storms possible after 1 PM, so the morning is yours — Fridays on the Plaza runs 8 AM and the Flamingo Crossings Summer Bash kicks off tonight at 6 PM. Farmers Market is tomorrow morning.

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Orlando marks ten years since the Pulse nightclub tragedy.

Today is the tenth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting — the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at the time, which claimed 49 lives and wounded 53 others in Orlando on June 12, 2016. The region gathers today in remembrance. WFTV reports on the community’s ongoing tributes, while Fox 35 profiles a mother who has spent a decade keeping her son’s memory alive and carrying forward the grief that never fully leaves. For West Orange County, and all of Central Florida, today is a day to pause.

WFTV →  Fox 35 →

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Space Coast Falcon 9 Set for Launch Carrying 29 Starlink Satellites. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set for another launch from the Space Coast, this time carrying 29 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit. WFTV has the launch window details. WFTV →

Arts & Culture Garden Theatre Announces 2026–27 Season Schedule. The Garden Theatre on Plant Street has announced its upcoming 2026–27 season schedule — a full slate of performances coming to Downtown Winter Garden’s historic stage. City of WG →

☀ Storms after 1 PM today. Heat stays near 93–94° through the week.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

FRI ⛈ 92° 60%⛈

SAT ⛈ 94° 50%⛈

SUN ⛈ 93° 60%⛈

MON ☀ 94° 40%⛈

TUE ☀ 93° 50%⛈

Today stays mostly sunny until afternoon — storms arrive around 1 PM with a 60% chance. Saturday has a clean morning before a 50% chance after 2 PM. Early risers have the weekend to themselves.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

City Hall	Orange County Issues Burn Ban. Orange County has issued a burn ban, prohibiting open burning across the county. Residents and property owners should avoid any outdoor burning until the ban is lifted. The Orange Observer has the details. Orange Observer →
Public Safety	Oakland Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect. The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an ongoing case. If you have information, contact the department directly. Details and images are available from the Orange Observer. Orange Observer →
Community	Horizon Heat is Building Community One Workout at a Time. A Horizon West fitness community called Horizon Heat is doing more than just helping neighbors get fit — it’s creating lasting relationships and changing lives in the process. Horizon West Happenings has the story. Horizon West Happenings →
Community	West Orange Chamber Celebrates Leadership Across the County. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce hosted its Celebration of Leadership, recognizing individuals and organizations making an impact across West Orange County. Horizon West Happenings has the highlights. Horizon West Happenings →

Up next.

JUN 12	Fridays on the Plaza + 2nd Fridays Summer Bash 8 AM Plaza · 6 PM Flamingo Crossings Town Center
JUN 13	Winter Garden Farmers Market 8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street
JUN 16	Summer Flix — A Minecraft Movie (PG) 2 PM & 7 PM · Garden Theatre, Downtown · $5
JUN 18	Horizon West Regional Park Phase 1B Groundbreaking 11 AM · Horizon West Regional Park

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WFTV · Fox 35 · Orange Observer · NWS Melbourne · Horizon West Happenings · June 12, 2026

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