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Cops Corner

March 21, 2025

Police searching for missing Horizon West teenager

D.J. Betancourt, a 14-year-old freshman at Horizon High, was last seen Wednesday evening leaving his Horizon West home wearing a black hoodie and light grey sweatpants.

December 30, 2024

'Seeds of Leadership,' Windermere Police Chief David Ogden releases devotional book

Written and designed for first responders, the 100-day devotional book combines scripture, leadership lessons and experiences from David Ogden’s lifetime of service into seeds of leadership and spiritual wellness.

October 7, 2024

67-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by SUV on Sand Lake Road

Early Monday morning, a 2010 Ford Escape struck and killed an elderly female pedestrian crossing Sand Lake Road not in marked crosswalk.

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

Business

April 7, 2025

Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel dies

Mr. Siegel launched his company in 1982 from his garage. He died Saturday, April 5, 2025.

March 18, 2025

Dellagio Town Center sells for $37.5 million

Core Investment Management plans to revitalize the Dr. Phillips plaza through active leasing and management.

January 22, 2025

Backyard ready to serve up fun in Ocoee

Josh and Andrea Halperin are combining two dining experiences in their new restaurant: food trucks and a backyard party.

January 16, 2025

Abracadabra Play & Cafe coming to Hamlin

The new concept, which combines an indoor play area for kids and a relaxing café for parents, is set to open in the spring.

Your Town

April 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Family Church’s Brazilian Community presents its annual Easter play

The annual drama production, directed by Paulo and Micheline Guerreiro, portrays Jesus Christ’s final days, death and resurrection in celebration of the Easter holiday.

April 9, 2025

Latest podcast episode features former Duke, WBNA star

March 29, 2025

PHOTOS: Town of Windermere’s Centennial Country Fair

The town of Windermere celebrated its 100th anniversary with a good old-fashioned fair Saturday, April 5.