WEDNESDAY, JULY 8  ·  ☀ 96° HEAT INDEX 106°  ·  CILANTRO MOVES TO DILLARD ST  ·  INNOVATION OPEN HOUSE TODAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, MMXXVI  ·  WEST ORANGE CO., FL

Good Morning, Winter Garden

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Cilantro is moving to Dillard Street — a new downtown home for one of Winter Garden’s favorites.

Cilantro, the popular Winter Garden restaurant, is relocating to Dillard Street, the Orange Observer reports — a move that puts it right in the heart of downtown. It’s a genuine local-business milestone for a spot that’s earned a loyal following among Winter Garden regulars. If you’ve been a fan, or if you’ve been meaning to try it, the new location on Dillard Street puts Cilantro squarely on the main drag, close to Plant Street’s weekend foot traffic and the Farmers Market crowd. Details on the timeline and new address are in the Observer’s coverage.

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Entertainment Universal Orlando Unveils New Nighttime Spectacular: Celestial Goodnight. Universal Orlando is set to unveil a new nighttime spectacular called Universal Celestial Goodnight, WFTV reports — adding a major evening experience to one of the region’s biggest theme park destinations. Details on timing and what to expect are in WFTV’s coverage. WFTV Channel 9 →

Health Alert Cyclosporiasis in Florida: Foods Linked to Recent Outbreaks. Fox 35 has a list of Florida foods linked to cyclosporiasis outbreaks — a parasitic illness spread through contaminated fresh produce. Check the coverage if you’ve had unexplained GI symptoms, as certain fruits and vegetables have been implicated in past Florida outbreaks. Fox 35 →

☀ 96° today, heat index 106°. Mostly sunny, slim storm risk.

5-DAY · NWS MELBOURNE · WINTER GARDEN, FL

WED ☀ 96° 20%⛈

THU ☀ 97° 20%

FRI ☀ 98° 0%

SAT ⛅ 97° 30%⛈

SUN ⛅ 97° 50%⛈

Wednesday through Friday is the peak of this heat stretch — 96° to 98° with heat indices between 106° and 107°. Storm chances are minimal (20% or less) through Friday, so the biggest risk is the heat itself. Saturday stays hot at 97° with storms more likely in the afternoon (30%). Sunday brings a higher 50% rain chance as the pattern shifts.

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More from West Orange this week.

Development Construction Continues in Downtown Windermere. Downtown Windermere’s ongoing construction project is continuing, the Orange Observer reports — if you’re headed that direction, plan for the usual delays. The work is part of ongoing development reshaping the area’s small downtown core. Orange Observer →

Arts Horizon West Theater Co. to Host Drop-In Dance Workshops. Horizon West Theater Company will offer drop-in dance workshops, the Orange Observer reports — a low-commitment way to get moving this summer. No RSVP required for drop-in sessions; check the Observer’s coverage for dates and details. Orange Observer →

Roads North Lakewood Avenue Headed for Construction in Ocoee. North Lakewood Avenue in Ocoee is set for construction, the Orange Observer reports — worth knowing if that’s part of your regular route. Details on scope and timing are in the Observer’s coverage. Orange Observer →

Community Ocoee Officers Honored for Decades of Dedicated Service. Several Ocoee Police officers were recognized for years of service to the community, the Orange Observer reports. Milestones like these are a good reminder of the careers that quietly keep West Orange County safe day in and day out. Orange Observer →

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Orange Observer · WFTV · NWS Melbourne · City of Winter Garden · Horizon West Happenings · Fox 35 · July 8, 2026

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