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Cops Corner

August 13, 2024

Shred-A-Thon is back Aug. 17 at Olympia High

The Orange County Sheriff's Office event, to help securely dispose of your sensitive documents, is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 10, 2024

Ocoee police search for two missing teens

The 13- and 15-year-old were reported missing from Ocoee Sunday, March 10.

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

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.

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

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.

Business

September 6, 2024

County BZA denies Lake Avalon RV park

The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment held a public hearing Sept. 5 to discuss an applicant's request to build a 249-site RV park in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement.

September 5, 2024

Jersey Mike's opens new location in Horizon West

The new location is located off Avalon Road in the Waterleigh neighborhood area.

September 5, 2024

Commission denies Reams Road townhomes

The applicant sought to subdivide 4.95 acres to construct 21 single-family townhomes in Horizon West.

September 4, 2024

Windermere to discuss boathouses at attorney-client session

Town leaders will meet with their town attorneys at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Thor’s Sanctuary provides safe space for nerds, families

The Thor’s Sanctuary group hosts different events around town, including themed nights involving video games, Pokemon or Dungeons & Dragons.