MONDAY, JUNE 22  ·  ☀ 96° PATCHY FOG  ·  AMERICA 250 EVENTS THIS WEEK  ·  DRIER START

MONDAY, JUNE 22, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Downtown turns red, white, and blue. Winter Garden is celebrating America’s 250th birthday all week long.

The City of Winter Garden is going all in on America’s 250th anniversary, with downtown getting a patriotic makeover and a full schedule of events stretching into July 4th weekend. Summer Flix at the Garden features America 250–themed screenings including Independence Day (Thursday, June 25) and The Sandlot (June 30), with community celebrations woven throughout. It’s shaping up to be one of the most festive weeks Winter Garden has seen — and a chance to enjoy what makes this city worth celebrating.

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Development Orange County Launches ‘Building Affordable Orange’ Housing Program. Orange County has launched a new program called “Building Affordable Orange” to expand affordable housing options across the region, WFTV reports — a direct response to rising housing costs that have put pressure on families throughout West Orange County. WFTV Channel 9 →

Outdoors Rainbow River Reopens After Alligator and Snorkeler Incident. Rainbow River has reopened following an incident involving an alligator and a snorkeler, WFTV reports. The river, one of Central Florida’s most popular natural swimming spots, is back open — though the reminder to stay alert in Florida waters is always worth heeding. WFTV Channel 9 →

☀ 96° with a drier start to the week. Storm chances build again Thursday.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

MON ☀ 96° 30%⛈

TUE ☀ 96° 20%⛈

WED ⛈ 96° 50%⛈

THU ⛈ 95° 60%⛈

FRI ☀ 95° 30%⛈

Today’s fog clears by 8 AM, then mostly sunny with only a 30% storm chance. Tuesday stays dry and sunny. Wednesday storms return (50%), with Thursday bringing 60% storm risk — the Independence Day screening is at 6:30 PM that evening, so keep an eye on timing.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Arts & Culture Orlando Science Center Opens ‘Memories of Water’ with Augmented Reality. The Orlando Science Center is hosting “Memories of Water,” an art exhibit featuring augmented reality experiences, WFTV reports. It’s a compelling mix of science and storytelling — a good option for summer family outings when the afternoon heat sets in. WFTV Channel 9 →

Florida Florida Juvenile Justice Dept. Faces Security Questions After Massive Data Breach. Florida’s Department of Juvenile Justice is under scrutiny after a massive data breach raised security questions, Fox 35 reports. If you or your family has interacted with the juvenile justice system in Florida, it’s worth checking whether your information may have been affected. Fox 35 →

Roads Lane Closure Coming to Ocoee — Plan Your Route Accordingly. A lane closure is scheduled to take place in Ocoee, the Orange Observer reports. The timing and specific road affected aren’t yet detailed, but drivers regularly moving through the area should expect some slowdowns and check local signage for updates. Orange Observer →

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WFTV · Fox 35 · NWS Melbourne · Orange Observer · City of WG · Horizon West Happenings · June 22, 2026

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