SATURDAY, JUNE 13  ·  ☀ 94°  ·  SPACEX IPO · SPACE COAST JOBS  ·  FARMERS MARKET TODAY 8 AM

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Today in WG

Good morning and happy Saturday. The Farmers Market is open right now — 8 AM to 1 PM on Plant Street. Get there before the storms arrive after 2 PM; the heat index climbs to 102° today so the morning shade is a gift. Big economic news from next door: SpaceX’s mega IPO is set to bring a wave of new jobs to the Space Coast.

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Mega SpaceX IPO expected to bring surge of new jobs to Florida’s Space Coast.

SpaceX’s highly anticipated initial public offering is expected to deliver a significant economic boost to Florida’s Space Coast, bringing a wave of new jobs and investment to the region, WFTV reports. The IPO, one of the most closely watched in recent memory, would expand SpaceX’s already massive footprint at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral — a direct downstream benefit for Central Florida’s economy and the workforce that supports it.

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Community Do Good Farm Receives $1,320 Community Check. Do Good Farm — a local organization doing meaningful work in the community — received a $1,320 check this week. The Orange Observer has the story on who gave and why. Orange Observer →

Florida Volusia County Sea Turtle Nesting Season Hits Record High. 695 sea turtle nests have been recorded in Volusia County this season — a new record. It’s a sign of a thriving nesting season along Florida’s Atlantic coast, just an hour east of us. WFTV →

☀ Heat index near 102° today. Morning windows all week.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

SAT ☀ 94° 50%⛈

SUN ☀ 92° 40%⛈

MON ☀ 93° 40%⛈

TUE ⛈ 93° 50%⛈

WED ⛈ 91° 40%⛈

Today’s heat index could reach 102° — the hottest feel of the week. Afternoon storms arrive after 2 PM (50%). Sunday through Monday stay partly sunny with a lower storm chance; enjoy morning hours outdoors.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Public Safety	Oakland Officials Warn of Scam Targeting Residents. Town officials in Oakland are alerting residents to a scam making the rounds in the area. Be cautious of unsolicited contacts asking for personal information or money. Full details from the Orange Observer. Orange Observer →
Education	News Organizations Urge OCPS to Revise School Media Policy. A coalition of Central Florida news organizations — including the Orange Observer — is pushing Orange County Public Schools to revise its media access policy, which they say limits transparency and public accountability. Orange Observer →
Development	Horizon West Library Opening Gets Closer. The long-awaited Horizon West Library is inching toward its opening date, with a new construction update showing progress on the facility. Horizon West Happenings has the latest timeline. Horizon West Happenings →
Politics	Stephanie Murphy on the Future of Orange County. Horizon West Happenings sat down with Stephanie Murphy for a wide-ranging conversation about where Orange County is headed — from growth and infrastructure to community priorities. Horizon West Happenings →

Up next.

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
JUN 20	Market + Father’s Day Card Craft at Charlie Mae Wilder Park 8 AM · Farmers Market + Kids' Craft · Father's Day Weekend

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WFTV · Orange Observer · NWS Melbourne · Horizon West Happenings · June 13, 2026

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