Windermere family loses home due to fire

The OCPS Foundation has set up a donation site for anyone who would like to help the Novik family.

By Leticia Silva
| 6:03 p.m. May 13, 2026

Southwest Orange
News

A Windermere family tragically lost their home, their belongings and one cat during a house fire Monday, May 11.

To support Boris, Kaila and fourth-grader Charlotte Novik during this difficult time, the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has created a fundraiser for those who want to make monetary donations.

Thornebrooke Elementary also is asking for basic daily necessities such as toiletries, household essentials, food, gift cards and other every-day items to be dropped off at the school, at 601 Thornebrooke Drive, Ocoee.

All funds and donations will go directly to the Novik family.

Click here to be redirected to Foundation for OCPS's fundraiser.

For questions, email [email protected]

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.