Community: Ocoee

Developer says Live Local Act supersedes Ocoee’s development plans, comprehensive plan is dead. City says no.

Board chair apologized — publicly, privately — and deleted comment.

Most Ocoee homeowners would pay flat $341 fire fee under proposed overhaul.

Running a $300,000 annual deficit — and with a $1 million grant offer from Orange County on the table — Executive Director Eric Gray is facing a decision about upgrading his current Ocoee location or relocating. He wants buy-in from the city to stay.

Nearly $500K is uncollectible because the debt is five years or older, say city officials.

Fines for first violations soar to $1,000, repeats, $5,000.

"There was no need to mischaracterize the volunteer board," says vice chairman.

Expected changes include increased fines, magistrate to rule on cases.

Administrative law judge says commerce department claims are not legally binding, lack jurisdiction.

After a year of DEI rollbacks, many say honoring the civil rights icon's legacy takes on greater significance.