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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.
Armed robbers steal $14K from Brink’s truck driver at West Melbourne bank, police say
Read full article: Armed robbers steal $14K from Brink’s truck driver at West Melbourne bank, police sayAn affidavit states the driver making the delivery to the Chase Bank on Jan. 8 at the Hammock Landing shopping center told police she felt somebody behind her.
‘Heartbeat of this HOA:’ Ocoee woman helps make neighborhood a community
Read full article: ‘Heartbeat of this HOA:’ Ocoee woman helps make neighborhood a communityResidents of one Ocoee neighborhood felt so strongly about someone on their board, they nominated her for the News 6 Getting Results award.
Your Florida Daily: Medical examiner’s investigator accused of stealing credit card info from the dead
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Medical examiner’s investigator accused of stealing credit card info from the deadDarrell Reid, 38, worked for the Broward Medical Examiner's Office documenting scenes by taking photographs, according to an arrest warrant.
Woman arrested for taking disabled adult from medical facility, police say
Read full article: Woman arrested for taking disabled adult from medical facility, police sayAn Orange County woman accused of taking a person with disabilities to a facility that investigators said didn’t have a proper license has been arrested, according to Apopka police.
🐕Freestyle pet grooming competition brings worldwide artists to Ocoee
Read full article: 🐕Freestyle pet grooming competition brings worldwide artists to OcoeeIf you’re looking for a booming career or change in job, you may want to consider the pet care industry – specifically dog grooming. A competition in Central Florida is bringing awareness to the growing demand for dog groomers while giving back to the community.
‘Feel like I’m in an episode of the Twilight Zone:’ Ocoee neighbors frustrated with nearby development
Read full article: ‘Feel like I’m in an episode of the Twilight Zone:’ Ocoee neighbors frustrated with nearby developmentJust months after construction finished in their community, neighbors in Ocoee have been met with even more development just feet away from their properties.
Former Ocoee commissioner now able to run after winning lawsuit against city
Read full article: Former Ocoee commissioner now able to run after winning lawsuit against cityFormer Ocoee City Commissioner George Oliver is now in the running as the result of litigation for his previous seat after being denied by the city.
Vehicle possibly linked to fatal shooting of Army veteran in Ocoee located, police say
Read full article: Vehicle possibly linked to fatal shooting of Army veteran in Ocoee located, police sayA vehicle believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of an Army veteran at an Ocoee gas station has been located, according to the police department.
Ocoee police chief fired amid complaints about ‘targeted harassment’
Read full article: Ocoee police chief fired amid complaints about ‘targeted harassment’One such complaint stemmed back to June, claiming that Plasencia had taken offense and harassed a deputy after she didn’t hear them reply to her greeting.
🎄Enter to win 4 tickets to Holiday Nights at Island H2O in Kissimmee
Read full article: 🎄Enter to win 4 tickets to Holiday Nights at Island H2O in KissimmeeThe Florida waterpark has transformed into a wonderland of holiday lights. Live music, entertainment, train rides, foam part and holiday-inspired food and drinks for the entire family.
‘A Heart To Give’: Ocoee mom of 6 works to get children presents this Christmas
Read full article: ‘A Heart To Give’: Ocoee mom of 6 works to get children presents this ChristmasAn Ocoee mother who just gave birth to her sixth child is making it her mission to make sure no child will go without this Christmas.
🪕You’re invited: Florida parking lot bluegrass jam plays every week -- 32 years and counting
Read full article: 🪕You’re invited: Florida parking lot bluegrass jam plays every week -- 32 years and countingThey put on a show every Friday night. You don’t need to buy tickets or pay anything to experience this Bluegrass concert; the group performs for fun. The location is unique: Visitors can pull up a lawn chair and sit in the shade of an Ocoee plaza.
‘He didn’t deserve that:’ Family speaks out after fatal shooting of Army veteran in Ocoee
Read full article: ‘He didn’t deserve that:’ Family speaks out after fatal shooting of Army veteran in OcoeeA news conference Saturday morning at Ocoee police Headquarters featured statements from the family of an Army veteran who was fatally shot Thursday night.
Former group home owner accused of kidnapping disabled woman after sister’s death
Read full article: Former group home owner accused of kidnapping disabled woman after sister’s deathStaff at the center told police that a woman had entered, retrieved another woman with severe disabilities, and then drove off with the disabled woman in an SUV, a warrant shows.
Driver fell asleep at the wheel, caused crash that closed SR-429 in Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: Driver fell asleep at the wheel, caused crash that closed SR-429 in Ocoee, troopers sayNorthbound traffic on State Road 429 was brought to a crawl in Ocoee on Sunday due to a crash after a driver fell asleep at the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police ID man found dead after Ocoee apartment complex shooting
Read full article: Police ID man found dead after Ocoee apartment complex shootingOcoee police have identified a man found dead behind an apartment building within Advenir at The Oaks after a shooting was reported there, according to a news release.
Pedestrian struck, killed walking on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed walking on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP saysA pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Sunday while walking on State Road 429 in Ocoee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4 hospitalized, driver faces charges after hit-and-run crash near Ocoee
Read full article: 4 hospitalized, driver faces charges after hit-and-run crash near OcoeeFour people were hospitalized and a man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash near Ocoee Wednesday morning that led to an hourslong road closure, according to officials.
Jeff’s Bagel Run aggressively expanding in Florida with help of new business partner
Read full article: Jeff’s Bagel Run aggressively expanding in Florida with help of new business partnerJeff and Danielle Perera opened their bagel business out of their home kitchen in 2020 and less than three years later they are hoping to have eight brick-and-mortar locations open within the next six months.
‘An act of evil:’ Wife of slain Ocoee man calls for justice a year after shooting
Read full article: ‘An act of evil:’ Wife of slain Ocoee man calls for justice a year after shootingThe wife of Mugan “Chino” Pintar, 33, still fears for her family’s safety one year after her husband was killed in their Ocoee home.
Annual Asian American heritage festival showcases culture and cuisine in Ocoee
Read full article: Annual Asian American heritage festival showcases culture and cuisine in OcoeeMore than two hundred people gathered Sunday in Ocoee for the 13th annual Asian American Heritage Council Asian Cultural Festival.
Central Florida festival showcases Asian American culture with performances, live music and more
Read full article: Central Florida festival showcases Asian American culture with performances, live music and moreThousands of people are expected to be in Ocoee this weekend for the Asian Cultural Festival.
Orange County school unveils new playground to help students befriend peers with autism
Read full article: Orange County school unveils new playground to help students befriend peers with autismA new ADA-compliant playground that recently opened at an Orange County elementary school is getting results to make sure all students feel included.
Fake cop pointed gun at man during Ocoee road rage confrontation, police say
Read full article: Fake cop pointed gun at man during Ocoee road rage confrontation, police sayA man faces charges of impersonating a police officer after he presented a badge and pointed a gun a a driver during a road rage incident, according to the Ocoee Police Department.
Jeff’s Bagel Run set to open 4 new Central Florida locations, expand nationally
Read full article: Jeff’s Bagel Run set to open 4 new Central Florida locations, expand nationallyAfter starting as a cottage business with online sales about four years ago, Central Florida-based Jeff's Bagel Run is about to undergo a huge expansion.
Red Cross, Ocoee Fire Department team up to install free fire alarms
Read full article: Red Cross, Ocoee Fire Department team up to install free fire alarmsThe American Red Cross of Central Florida and the Ocoee Fire Department teamed up on Saturday to install free smoke alarms in homes that did not have them.
Man dead, child among 2 hurt after head-on crash in Astatula, troopers say
Read full article: Man dead, child among 2 hurt after head-on crash in Astatula, troopers sayA 50-year-old Ocoee man died after a head-on crash Friday in Astatula that sent another man and a 7-year-old girl to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ocoee police announce safe streets initiative. Here’s what to expect on the roads
Read full article: Ocoee police announce safe streets initiative. Here’s what to expect on the roadsThere will be extra officers on the streets of Ocoee to help combat speeding and aggressive driving thanks to a new initiative, the department announced Monday.