Ocoee practice gifts free dental care to hundreds at holiday event
Read full article: Ocoee practice gifts free dental care to hundreds at holiday eventColonial Drive Family Dentistry helped community members smile brighter this holiday season by providing free tooth extractions, marking their 11th year of the charitable initiative.
Ocoee woman charged with child abuse after sending sexual videos of 13-year-old to prison inmate, authorities say
Read full article: Ocoee woman charged with child abuse after sending sexual videos of 13-year-old to prison inmate, authorities sayThe investigation linked the account to Taylor Dorsey through phone numbers, recovery emails, and IP addresses. It also revealed she was communicating with Stephon Anderson, a federal inmate, who had unauthorized access to a cell phone in prison and was exchanging child sexual abuse material with her.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsAnother nine eateries across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.
Orange County deputy among 2 hurt when driver rear-ends patrol car in Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: Orange County deputy among 2 hurt when driver rear-ends patrol car in Ocoee, troopers sayA Kissimmee woman was seriously injured in an Ocoee crash during which she rear-ended an Orange County deputy’s marked patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
6 passengers flee Florida Turnpike traffic stop near Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: 6 passengers flee Florida Turnpike traffic stop near Ocoee, troopers sayA traffic stop along the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday morning ended with six passengers fleeing on foot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘The Klan was out there, they were trying to kill:’ Remembering Ocoee Massacre 105 years later
Read full article: ‘The Klan was out there, they were trying to kill:’ Remembering Ocoee Massacre 105 years laterThe city of Ocoee marked the 105th remembrance of the 1920 Ocoee Massacre this weekend with a ceremony honoring the victims and descendants of a deadly and violent Election Day attack.
Washout from Sunday’s storms shuts down Crown Point Road in Ocoee
Read full article: Washout from Sunday’s storms shuts down Crown Point Road in OcoeeEast Crown Point Road is washed out just north of East Fullers Cross Road in Ocoee. The road is closed in both directions. Orange County officials say the road remains closed because of the torrential rains from Sunday’s storms.
3 Central Florida adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes
Read full article: 3 Central Florida adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikesTwo separate violent encounters involving adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes are under investigation in Central Florida, one in Ocoee and another in Oviedo.
‘Fear clouded his judgment:’ Ocoee man accused of hitting 13-year-old with car
Read full article: ‘Fear clouded his judgment:’ Ocoee man accused of hitting 13-year-old with carAn Ocoee man was put behind bars last week after a traffic flareup involving some children in his neighborhood, according to the police department.
Ocoee steps up arrests of homeless people for sleeping outside
Read full article: Ocoee steps up arrests of homeless people for sleeping outsideOcoee Police appear to be stepping up arrests of people who are homeless and sleeping outside. Five people, mainly white men in their mid-fifties, were arrested between Aug. 28 and Sept. 17, Vox Populi reports.
Ocoee challenges Florida decision to reject city’s growth plan over new law
Read full article: Ocoee challenges Florida decision to reject city’s growth plan over new lawOcoee is challenging a decision by the Florida Department of Commerce to reject the city’s revised comprehensive plan because of a controversial new state law that limits how local governments deal with growth.
‘It’s never too late:’ Ocoee mother competing in major bodybuilding championship after dropping 185 pounds
Read full article: ‘It’s never too late:’ Ocoee mother competing in major bodybuilding championship after dropping 185 poundsThe journey hasn’t been easy. As a night-shift ICU nurse and mom, Jwan Nguyen knew something had to give.
Video shows driver of stolen vehicle strike Ocoee officers before deadly shooting in Publix parking lot
Read full article: Video shows driver of stolen vehicle strike Ocoee officers before deadly shooting in Publix parking lotNewly-released surveillance video shows the moments leading up to an Ocoee officer opening fire on a driver of a stolen vehicle.
‘His name back:’ Ocoee police ID skeletal remains found near Florida Turnpike in 2016
Read full article: ‘His name back:’ Ocoee police ID skeletal remains found near Florida Turnpike in 2016Skeletal remains found near the Florida Turnpike in 2016 have been identified as a 90-year-old man who was reported missing in Orange County several years prior, according to the Ocoee Police Department.
Report reveals passenger in stolen SUV also arrested, driver shot and killed by Ocoee police in Publix parking lot
Read full article: Report reveals passenger in stolen SUV also arrested, driver shot and killed by Ocoee police in Publix parking lotNews 6 is uncovering new details about a woman in a stolen SUV who was shot and killed by an Ocoee police officer at a Publix parking lot Sunday.
Man accused of having witness killed in Ocoee before drug-trafficking trial, police say
Read full article: Man accused of having witness killed in Ocoee before drug-trafficking trial, police sayA man serving more than two decades for drug trafficking is now accused of orchestrating the murder of an informant who was set to testify against him in 2022.
Orlando police will ask the city for permission to buy license plate readers
Read full article: Orlando police will ask the city for permission to buy license plate readersFollowing such changes in downtown as the ordinance requiring special permits to sell alcohol past midnight and the gradual re-opening of Orange Avenue to traffic, Orlando's next move could be license plate readers in select parking areas.
Memorial Day ceremony in Ocoee marked by personal reflections, military honors
Read full article: Memorial Day ceremony in Ocoee marked by personal reflections, military honorsVeterans, Gold Star families and city leaders gathered in Ocoee to commemorate servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice, holding a solemn Memorial Day ceremony marked by personal reflections and military honors.
Loosed dogs viciously kill service animal in Ocoee, shocking neighborhood
Read full article: Loosed dogs viciously kill service animal in Ocoee, shocking neighborhoodTwo loose dogs attacked and killed a smaller dog in an Ocoee neighborhood earlier this week, according to the Orange County Animal Services.
Family seeks justice after Army veteran shot in Ocoee road rage incident
Read full article: Family seeks justice after Army veteran shot in Ocoee road rage incidentDiedre Anderson holds back tears as she reflects on the death of her father, Gregory Reed, who was shot to death in Ocoee in November 2023.
‘We’re mostly heartbroken:’ No charges filed in shooting death of Army veteran near Ocoee intersection
Read full article: ‘We’re mostly heartbroken:’ No charges filed in shooting death of Army veteran near Ocoee intersectionAccording to a court filing on April 30, the assistant state attorney said the case was not suitable for prosecution.
Orange County, law enforcement agencies reach agreements on school resource officers. Here are the cities impacted
Read full article: Orange County, law enforcement agencies reach agreements on school resource officers. Here are the cities impactedFive local governments will provide officers for public schools in tentative agreements reached by Orange County Public Schools.
‘Health is Wealth’ event blends wellness and community service in Ocoee
Read full article: ‘Health is Wealth’ event blends wellness and community service in OcoeeCentral Florida families came together Sunday morning for a unique event that focused on holistic wellness and giving back to the community.
‘A lot of misunderstanding:’ Debunking 8 myths about homelessness in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘A lot of misunderstanding:’ Debunking 8 myths about homelessness in Central FloridaMost people who are homeless don't work, are dangerous, and drug addicts, so goes common belief. But the reasons for homelessness in Central Florida may surprise you. What local advocates want you to know.
Ocoee, Satellite Beach look to enter into agreements with ICE
Read full article: Ocoee, Satellite Beach look to enter into agreements with ICEAs the city of Fort Myers faces pushback for a recent council vote on an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, two cities in Central Florida will decide this week if they will enter into their own ICE agreements under the 287(g) program.
Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city elections
Read full article: Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city electionsA new mayor was voted in, a controversial city commissioner will stay in office and a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been blown away. Those are some of the races and issues that brought Orange County voters to the polls in city elections Tuesday.
Ninja power unleashed: Ocoee gym for kids provides fun way to stay fit
Read full article: Ninja power unleashed: Ocoee gym for kids provides fun way to stay fitBrothers Javier and Fernando Delgado, owners of USA Ninja Challenge, joined Breakfast with Bridgett to talk about the children's gym inspired by American Ninja Warrior.
Ocoee High School band director nominated for Grammy Music Educator of the Year Award
Read full article: Ocoee High School band director nominated for Grammy Music Educator of the Year AwardA Central Florida band director is making waves in his community as he becomes a finalist for a prestigious Grammy award.
‘Filthy conditions:’ Florida women arrested after 32 dogs found at squalid home
Read full article: ‘Filthy conditions:’ Florida women arrested after 32 dogs found at squalid homeDeputies said the dead animal had been found left with a still-living dog in a shower stall, which was blocked shut by a plastic dog food bin filled with dirt.
Central Florida doctor arrested by Windermere police confessed to killing wife, investigators say
Read full article: Central Florida doctor arrested by Windermere police confessed to killing wife, investigators sayA man arrested by Windermere officers confessed to detectives that he killed his wife several days earlier, the police department said.
Local business reacts to SBA running out of disaster loan money after major hurricanes
Read full article: Local business reacts to SBA running out of disaster loan money after major hurricanesA local restaurant's recovery after Hurricane Milton hangs in the balance after the Small Business Administration announced funding dried up for its Disaster Loan Program on Tuesday.
Suspect vehicle found after Ocoee man killed in hit-and-run crash, FHP says
Read full article: Suspect vehicle found after Ocoee man killed in hit-and-run crash, FHP saysA pedestrian lying down on a roadway in Ocoee was fatally struck by a vehicle that left the scene, but was later found, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gun parts found in student’s bag at Ocoee High School, police say
Read full article: Gun parts found in student’s bag at Ocoee High School, police sayOfficers acting on a tip located parts of a handgun among other contraband in a 14-year-old student’s backpack at Ocoee High School, according to police.
Veteran-crafted & Barstool president approved: Pizza shop to open in Ocoee
Read full article: Veteran-crafted & Barstool president approved: Pizza shop to open in OcoeeAward-winning Key Lime pie, a New York WaterMaker and Boar’s Head meat are some of the key ingredients that make Coast to Coast Pizza Company successful.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new travel lanes on Florida’s Turnpike near SR-429
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new travel lanes on Florida’s Turnpike near SR-429Located in the booming area of Winter Garden and Ocoee, the growth of homes and increase of cars on the road has caused major roadway transformation out here.
Microchip helps Orange County animal shelter reunite lost dog with owners after fireworks scare
Read full article: Microchip helps Orange County animal shelter reunite lost dog with owners after fireworks scareOzzy the dog, who was spooked by fireworks and hit by a car before being found by Ocoee police, has been reunited with his family thanks to a microchip, according to Orange County Animal Services.
Businesses evacuated near West Oaks Mall as Ocoee firefighters respond to brush fire, police say
Read full article: Businesses evacuated near West Oaks Mall as Ocoee firefighters respond to brush fire, police sayPolice in Ocoee warned Saturday of a brush fire that forced the evacuation of some businesses near West Oaks Mall.
‘Hiding in plain sight:’ Agents seize hundreds of pounds of drugs from Ocoee, Orlando houses
Read full article: ‘Hiding in plain sight:’ Agents seize hundreds of pounds of drugs from Ocoee, Orlando housesAn Orlando man is facing federal charges after a large-scale drug seizure at two Central Florida homes.
Ocoee appoints Ogburn to permanent police chief role
Read full article: Ocoee appoints Ogburn to permanent police chief roleVincent Ogburn Sr., who has been serving as acting police chief ever since his predecessor was fired last year, will now take over the role permanently, the city announced Thursday.
‘Celebrating 30 years of memories:’ Ocoee Music Festival brings 2 days of free fun
Read full article: ‘Celebrating 30 years of memories:’ Ocoee Music Festival brings 2 days of free funThe Ocoee Music Festival is back, “celebrating Ocoee’s small town traditions with music, community, small businesses and fun,” according to event organizers.
‘I’m a believer in sharing these stories:’ Central Florida historian shares her story for Women’s History Month
Read full article: ‘I’m a believer in sharing these stories:’ Central Florida historian shares her story for Women’s History MonthYou can call her a walking history book. Born and raised in Apopka, Francina Boykin said her mission is to continue educating about the historical events that have occurred right in our backyard.
Woman slain outside Planet Fitness in Ocoee; bystanders held prime suspect, police say
Read full article: Woman slain outside Planet Fitness in Ocoee; bystanders held prime suspect, police sayA homicide investigation drew a large law enforcement presence to a shopping center in Ocoee, according to police.
Ocoee police officer opened fire on vehicle that tried to ram him
Read full article: Ocoee police officer opened fire on vehicle that tried to ram himOcoee police and Orange County deputies responded after an Ocoee officer opened fire on a vehicle that tried to ram him near the Clarcona Ocoee area, according to the acting police chief.
Ocoee officer shoots suspect after shoplifting report at local Walmart
Read full article: Ocoee officer shoots suspect after shoplifting report at local WalmartOld Winter Garden Road in Ocoee was shut down on Thursday evening after a nearby officer-involved shooting left a shoplifting suspect in the hospital.