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Leticia Silva
May 17, 2026

PHOTOS: Asian Cultural Festival 2026

The Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida held its annual cultural festival in celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Ocoee’s Bill Breeze Park.

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Leticia Silva
May 16, 2026

Pool at Ocoee Family Aquatic Facility now open for the summer

The pool at the Family Aquatic Center at Jim Beech Recreation Center now is open until Sept. 20, at 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee.

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Liz Ramos
May 12, 2026

Winter Garden veteran’s book captures experience of war

Air Force Capt. Michael Makatura shares experiences of his squadron serving in the Cold War and Operation Desert Storm in his new book.

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Leticia Silva
May 11, 2026

Foundation for a Healthier West Orange welcomes new member to board of directors

Derek Blakeslee, partner at SBM Certified Public Accountants, was appointed to the board of directors.

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Leticia Silva
May 11, 2026

Ocoee experiences reclaimed water outage

The city of Ocoee announced the water outage will last for 48 to 72 hours.

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Liz Ramos
May 6, 2026

Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal: Ocoee Elementary registrar to retire

Betty Hopper says goodbye to Ocoee Elementary School, the school she attended as a child, after serving as the registrar for 27 years.

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Liz Ramos
May 5, 2026

Alma Matters: Ocoee High School alum to perform at Rolling Loud

Caleb Gordon, an Ocoee High alumnus, will represent Ocoee and his Christian faith while performing at Rolling Loud Orlando Sunday, May 10, at Camping World Stadium.

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Leticia Silva
May 5, 2026

PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Oakland Car Stroll

The town of Oakland held its annual car stroll Saturday, May 2.

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Leticia Silva
May 3, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee Police Department’s Community Picnic 2026

The Ocoee Police Department hosted a community picnic Saturday, May 2, allowing residents to connect with local law enforcement while enjoying festivities.