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Arts & Entertainment

December 16, 2025

Gymnastics USA’s Christmas Spectacular tumbles into town

December 16, 2025

Centre for Dance and the Performing Arts returns with ‘In His Name, We Dance’

December 16, 2025

White Swan Academy to present annual ‘The Nutcracker Story’ performance

December 16, 2025

“All Is Calm” performance to benefit Winter Garden Heritage Foundation

December 16, 2025

Orlando Choral Society to present Christmas concert

December 16, 2025

Florida Running Co. celebrates season with 12Ks of Christmas

Cops Corner

July 31, 2025

Officer embodies WGPD standards in response to motorcycle crash

Officer Brian Drechsel went above and beyond to make sure the crash victim’s family was notified in the middle of the night.

July 11, 2025

New officers welcomed to the Ocoee Police Department

On Monday, July 7, the city of Ocoee announced two new members of the police department.

June 25, 2025

Ocoee plans to crack down on parking violations

Police Chief Vincent Ogburn and the city commission discussed new enforcement measures such as escalating citation fines to deter parking violations.

June 4, 2025

West Orange Dream Center set to host women’s self-defense class

The class will be led by Windermere Police Chief and lifelong martial artist Dave Ogden from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7.

May 6, 2025

Ocoee PD partnering with Project ChildSafe to give away free gun locks

The local police department and firearm safety education program have teamed up to help communities store firearms safely and securely.

May 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee PD hosts annual community picnic

The Ocoee Police Department welcomed folks to Vandergrift Central Park for a day of fun at its annual community picnic event.

Business

December 1, 2025

Chef’s Table at the Edgewater and Tasting Room has been sold

Owners Laurie and Kevin Tarter are retiring and have sold the restaurant to James Larweth, who also purchased the Edgewater Hotel.

November 3, 2025

Winter Garden Chick-fil-A to re-open

After being closed for repairs, Chick-fil-A Winter Garden will welcome guests once again Tuesday, Nov. 4.

October 27, 2025

Philly Pretzel Factory coming to Winter Garden

The pretzel shop from Philadelphia will be in the Avamar Crossing shopping plaza.

October 23, 2025

That One Spot in Ocoee will close its doors

The last day the burger spot will be open is Sunday, Oct. 26 as the owner looks for a new location.

December 15, 2025

PHOTOS: Thousands attend live nativity in Horizon West

December 14, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee's Jolly Jamboree 2025

December 11, 2025

PHOTOS: Light Up FA 2025

December 8, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden's Christmas Golf Cart Parade

December 8, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland's Santa's Lane 2025

December 6, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Winter Garden Christmas Parade

December 5, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Light Up Winter Garden

December 5, 2025

WAY BACK WHEN: Ward Britt

November 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee Middle Multicultural Night 20205

November 23, 2025

PHOTOS: Home for the Holidays fundraiser

November 23, 2025

PHOTOS: Oranges & Ornaments: A Festival of Trees

November 16, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Ocoee Music Fest

November 16, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Rock the House

November 15, 2025

PHOTOS: Ninth annual Challenge 22 Ruck Walk

November 13, 2025

Ocoee-based nonprofit to provide Christmas presents for thousands

Terrie Scott, founder of A Heart to Give, wants to spread hope and holiday cheer by providing gifts for more than 2,200 children with community support.