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Tag: Ocoee

GOVERNENT

Ocoee backs Sons of Confederate Veterans group’s bid for Wreaths Across America proclamation

One commissioner said they were unaware of the group's connection to Sons of Confederate Veterans until after they'd consented to the proclamation.

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COMMUNITY SAFETY

Ocoee overall crime down 32 percent, police chief says

Burglary, retail thefts drop by 50 percent.

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BUDGET SEASON

Ocoee residents highlight conflicting attitudes about city finances in first budget hearing

Commissioners defend neighborhood grants, discretionary funds, holiday lights as essential for community life.

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GOVERNMENT

Winter Garden considers 7% garbage rate increase for 2027

If adopted, the increase could cost homeowners an additional $1.74 per month.

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee enshrines new hybrid Code Enforcement Board in city code

Commission urges board to get tougher on repeat offenders.

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BUDGET SEASON

City Manager rails at Orange County over reclaimed water rate increase

Characterizes it as “a money grab” by county.

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BUDGET SEASON

Ocoee seeks to maintain 4.95 millage rate in budget workshop

City tees up fire fee to buffer potential property tax losses ahead of Aug. 18 hearing.

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VOTING

Supervisor of Elections opens Ocoee satellite office

West Oaks Mall location improves access to election services for West Orange County residents.

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee commissioners push back on social media, invite public to budget workshops

“I don’t think everyone understands what it costs to run a fire department, run a police department, run code enforcement. This all costs money.”

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