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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.

July 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee’s police department vs. parks and rec basketball game

With the help of the Orlando Magic and GROW Healthy Kids, the two city departments faced off in a game for Ocoee department superiority while giving away free basketballs to those in attendance.

March 27, 2024

Recent retirees reflect on Ocoee police career

Three senior members of the Ocoee Police Department have retired in the last year, chalking up a total of 76 years of law-enforcement experience in the city.

March 10, 2024

Ocoee police search for two missing teens

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

February 27, 2024

BREAKING: Ocoee PD searching for suspect in officer-involved shooting

An Ocoee police officer shot at a suspect in a silver vehicle that was approaching the police cruiser head-on near Clarcona-Ocoee Road.

February 22, 2024

Ocoee police searching for endangered runaway

Fifteen-year-old Mariah Anne Witt was last seen leaving her home in Ocoee Thursday, Feb. 15.

Business

September 16, 2024

Peach Cobbler Factory opens in Ocoee

The dessert shop offers an indulgent selection of treats that will satisfy any sweet tooth, including cobbler, cookies, shakes and brownies.

September 11, 2024

Sweetland creates cake-in-a-can concept

Sweetland Cake & Tea is an Asian-style bakery that gives dessert lovers a Japanese twist on the desserts they love.

September 9, 2024

Winter Garden commences work on cemetery expansion

The 7.92-acre expansion of the Winter Garden Cemetery will create about 5,000 new spots, including burial plots and niches.

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.

Schools

September 18, 2024

OCPS, OCCTA reach impasse, again

For the third time in four years, the Orange County Classroom Teacher Association declared an impasse and rejected a district offer to increase teacher salaries by 2%.

September 17, 2024

Gotha Middle to rock the school

September 17, 2024

Gotha Middle Grizzlies to rock the school

September 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High JROTC holds annual 9/11 memorial event

September 16, 2024

Obituary: Mark Edward Brown

Sports

September 17, 2024

Windermere Prep to host Nord Anglia's Junior and Global Games

The two multi-day athletic events will see fifth- through eighth-grade students from around Nord Anglia's network of schools across the Americas compete in various sports.

September 16, 2024

FRIDAY NIGHT FIVE: Olympia football's young core gaining experience, maturity

September 16, 2024

TFA football's Danny Odem III commits to UNC

September 15, 2024

Windermere Prep's Alyssa Parsons commits to USC

September 15, 2024

Windermere High girls cross country finishes 2nd at West Orange Invitational

Your Town

September 17, 2024

Plants for sale at Nehrling Gardens

Native and tropical plants will be sold Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Gotha gardens.

September 17, 2024

Explore nature at ONP festival

September 10, 2024

Heritage foundation exhibition honors Lions Club

‘One Last Roar’ depicts photos and memorabilia that chronicle the organization’s impact on the community.