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Bittersweet goodbye for West Orange principal

After serving at the helm of West Orange High for five years, Principal Matt Turner hopes to make a bigger impact on students in his next job as a principal leader for OCPS.

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SOBO Art Gallery presents "Home for the Holidays"
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  • July 31, 2025
Officer embodies WGPD standards in response to motorcycle crash

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  • 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

  • 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.

  • October 3, 2025
Stonemont Financial Group completes 429 Business Center in Ocoee

The seven-building industrial complex nearly is 50% pre-leased.

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Student struck by car near Olympia High School

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Olympia High’s Visual Arts Department awarded 2025 Teacher Impact Grant

Sports

  • November 7, 2025
PHOTOS: Windermere back-to-back Independent League Champions

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  • November 6, 2025
The First Academy’s postseason ban lifted
  • November 5, 2025
Windermere boys golf team is states bound
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Ocoee boys soccer entering the field as one family
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One season, 12 different journeys for West, Southwest Orange high school football teams

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Your Town

  • September 23, 2025
West Orange High School's Class of 1976 plans football party

Reservations are required; please contact Mari Underwood Van Dyke before Oct. 4 at (407) 227-8361.

  • September 17, 2025
West Orange High School Class of 1990 plans reunion
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