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November 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Hope Church honors military, first responders at Hero Day event

The Winter Garden church welcomed and honored military personnel and first responders during its Hero Day celebration event and service.

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.

Business

November 25, 2024

Orlando Health Health Central and Horizon West hospitals receive 'A' ratings

All Orlando Health legacy hospitals have received "A" grades from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency.

November 22, 2024

Grand Central Pizza Station opens in Ocoee

The pizzas are New York-inspired and veteran-crafted. Veterans and first responders get a 10% discount with a valid ID.

November 22, 2024

Winter Garden considers eliminating recycling services

Staff estimates the city is spending more than $1 million per year on recycling services, but the volume of recycled material is decreasing.

November 18, 2024

New sushi restaurant opens in Winter Garden

Tsuri Japanese Street Food opened in October off of Stoneybrook West Parkway.

WOHS senior Cole Mouer earning pilot’s license

The Winter Garden teen will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University after graduating from West Orange High School next spring.