TUESDAY, JUNE 30  ·  ☀ 93° HEAT ADVISORY  ·  SANDLOT TONIGHT 7 PM  ·  4 DAYS TO JULY 4

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Governor DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget — including $4 million for descendants of the Groveland Four.

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, WFTV reports. Tucked inside is $4 million allocated for descendants of the Groveland Four — the four Black men wrongfully accused of rape in nearby Lake County in 1949, a case that became one of the most notorious examples of racial injustice in Florida history. The funding follows a long campaign for recognition and restitution, and it lands just days before America’s 250th anniversary — a moment when the state is reflecting on a fuller account of its history alongside the celebration.

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Heat Safety Heat Advisory Issued for Central Florida Today. A heat advisory is in effect for Central Florida as temperatures soar, WFTV reports. With heat index values reaching into the low 100s, limit outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours and stay hydrated — especially if you’re out at the Sandlot screening line tonight. WFTV Channel 9 →

Public Safety New FDLE Crime Lab Aims to Speed Up Evidence Testing. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is opening a new crime lab designed to cut wait times for victims and speed up evidence processing, WFTV reports — a meaningful investment for cases that have historically taken too long to resolve. WFTV Channel 9 →

☀ 93° with a heat advisory in effect today. Storms likely after noon.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

TUE ⛈ 93° 60%⛈

WED ☀ 91° 50%⛈

THU ☀ 93° 70%⛈

FRI ⛈ 93° 70%⛈

SAT ⛈ 93° 80%⛈

Heat advisory in effect today through the afternoon — storms build after noon. Wednesday is the best day at 50%. Thursday and Friday climb to 70%, and July 4th itself carries an 80% storm chance — plan fireworks viewing with flexibility and watch the forecast closely as the holiday approaches.

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More from West Orange and beyond.

Community Ocoee Fire Takes On Ocoee PD in a Rib-Eating Challenge. Ocoee Fire and Ocoee Police squared off in a rib-eating challenge, the Orange Observer reports — the kind of lighthearted interdepartmental rivalry that builds community goodwill and reminds residents that first responders are neighbors too. Orange Observer →

Community The Overlook Apartments Are Collecting Donations for Venezuela. The Overlook Apartments community is organizing a donation drive to support Venezuela, the Orange Observer reports. It’s a reminder of how local communities often reach beyond their own borders — worth a look if you’re interested in contributing. Orange Observer →

Outdoors Alert FWC Captures Two Alligators Following Deadly Seminole County Attack. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has captured two alligators from the Econlockhatchee River following Sunday’s fatal attack, WFTV reports. It’s a sober reminder to stay alert near Florida waterways, particularly during the summer months. WFTV Channel 9 →

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