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West Orange Times & Observer | Cops Corner

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 7, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in overnight accident near Apopka-Vineland Road

A 32-year-old female died after she lost control of a motorcycle while traveling eastbound on Palm Parkway near Apopka-Vineland Road.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 6, 2023
Former Ocoee Police Chief Saima Plasencia claims termination came from coordinated effort following grievance

At the Dec. 5 Ocoee City Commission meeting, the former police chief made a public comment asking the commission to reconsider her termination because she was not afforded proper due process.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 30, 2023
Find out when Santa's coming to your Ocoee neighborhood, tossing candy and spreading holiday cheer

The Ocoee Fire Department's annual Operation Santa event is kicking off on Dec. 5

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 22, 2023
How to register for the Winter Garden Police Athletic League Holiday Gifts for Kids program

The annual Holiday Gifts for Kids program provides presents to Winter Garden youth in need.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 15, 2023
Stuff the Police Car: Ocoee PD, FLY 103.1 collecting toys for kids in need

On Nov. 18 at the Ocoee Walmart, the Ocoee PD will be accepting toy donations for its holiday toy drive

  • West Orange Times & Observer
    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 6, 2023
Ocoee police searching for killer

A man was found dead at an Ocoee apartment complex early Sunday morning.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 16, 2023
Police warn locals of emerging drug trend

An emerging drug trend of a veterinarian medication xylazine, which does not respond to Narcan, is being cut into fentanyl.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • July 7, 2023
Four juvenile suspects arrested in Ocoee following vehicle burglary

The Ocoee Police Department responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, to a vehicle burglary in progress.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 7, 2023
Knox Nursery security guard pistol whipped

Winter Garden police have apprehended two suspects in the Saturday morning incident at Knox Nursery.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 17, 2023
Ocoee Middle student killed in crash

An unidentified student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike after school.

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  • Chris Martucci
  • November 19, 2021
Former NFL player arrested

Zac Stacy, an NFL running back from 2013-15, was arrested on Thursday in regards to alleged domestic violence.

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    By
  • Jim Carchidi
  • November 16, 2021
First responder ministry gets Hollywood treatment

“Got Your Six,” a short film through Windermere Police Chief David Ogden’s organization of the same name, will premier this weekend.

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • October 20, 2021
Windermere's Cops & Bobbers puts a new angle on outreach

The Windermere Police Foundation’s Cops & Bobbers event seeks to cultivate a relationship between residents and law enforcement officers.

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • September 24, 2021
Windermere celebrates National Night Out

Residents and first responders strengthen community bonds

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • August 25, 2021
Winter Garden PD to welcome full-time case manager

This new person will assist the police department in instances of long-term homelessness, spousal abuse and other situations

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