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Windermere sues boathouse owners again · Level99 first look at Disney Springs · Two giraffes arrive at Central Florida Zoo · Jaws tonight 7 PM · 94° 40% storms after 1 PM · 8 days to July 4
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 · ☀ 94° STORMS AFTER 1 PM · PLAZA 8 AM · JAWS TONIGHT · 8 DAYS TO JULY 4
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, MMXXVI · WEST ORANGE CO., FL
Good Morning, Winter Garden
☀ 94° · Mostly Sunny · 40% Storms After 1 PM · Good Morning for Plaza
City Hall Windermere
Windermere is suing its boathouse owners again. The lake battle continues.
The City of Windermere has filed a second lawsuit against boathouse owners, the Orange Observer reports — returning to court over a dispute that has already produced one round of litigation. The recurring legal battle reflects the ongoing tension between private lakefront property rights and the city’s authority over structures on or near its waterways. For a community defined by its lakes, how these cases are resolved carries long-term implications for waterfront character and municipal control.
First Look: Level99 at Disney Springs Is Almost Here.
Fox 35 got a first look inside Level99’s upcoming Disney Springs location — the immersive challenge-based entertainment venue is shaping up to be a major addition to the area’s entertainment options and worth knowing about before it opens. Fox 35 →
Central Florida Zoo Welcomes Two New Female Giraffes.
Two female giraffes have arrived at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Fox 35 reports — a welcome addition to the Sanford zoo and the kind of news that makes a solid argument for a summer family field trip. Fox 35 →
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◆ Today & This Weekend
Plaza this morning. Jaws on the big screen tonight. July 4 in eight days.
Fridays on the Plaza runs 8 AM–1 PM this morning — morning weather looks fine before any afternoon storms build. Tonight, Summer Flix at the Garden screens Jaws (PG) at 7 PM at the Heritage Museum. The Farmers Market is Saturday. Monday brings Summer Flix: The Sandlot (PG) at 7 PM — an America 250 event. Official Winter Garden America 250 T-shirts and hats are on sale now at cwgdn.com. Eight days to July 4th.
Plaza 8 AM Today Jaws 7 PM Tonight 8 Days to July 4
☀ 94° this morning, storms possible after 1 PM. Good beach-going weekend ahead — storms ease Sunday.
5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL
This morning and Saturday morning look great before afternoon storms build each day. Sunday drops to 30% — best day of the stretch. Storms pick back up Monday (60%) and Tuesday (70%) heading into the July 4th week.
More from West Orange and beyond.
Orlando’s Fireworks at the Fountain Returns for Independence Day.
Orlando’s annual Fireworks at the Fountain celebration is back for Independence Day, WFTV reports — one of Central Florida’s most beloved July 4th traditions and a solid option for families looking for a free, outdoor fireworks experience close to home. WFTV Channel 9 →
Orange County Is Building an Online Platform to Book Park Facilities.
Orange County is developing an online platform that will let residents reserve park pavilions and facilities digitally, the Orange Observer reports — a quality-of-life upgrade that should make planning youth sports events, family reunions, and community gatherings significantly easier. Orange Observer →
Driftwood Market Is Adding Community Workshops to Its Lineup.
Driftwood Market is introducing community workshops for members and local residents, the Orange Observer reports. The market continues to grow beyond retail into a community gathering space — the kind of evolution that deepens neighborhood roots. Orange Observer →
Fun Spot America Is Closing Its Georgia Theme Park.
Fun Spot America is shutting down its Atlanta-area park in Fayetteville, Georgia after nearly three decades, Fox 35 and WFTV report. The Florida-based family parks brand is consolidating — the Orlando and Kissimmee locations remain open. Fox 35 →
Fridays on the Plaza + Summer Flix: Jaws (Today)
8 AM–1 PM Plaza · 7 PM Jaws (PG) · Heritage Museum
Winter Garden Farmers Market
8 AM–1 PM · Downtown Pavilion · Plant Street · Sat
Farmers Market + Summer Flix: The Sandlot (America 250)
8 AM Market · 7 PM Sandlot (PG) · Heritage Museum · Mon
Independence Day — America 250
Farmers Market 8 AM · America 250 Celebrations · Sat
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