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TAXES

Ocoee approves new stepped fire assessment plan for 2027, 2028; sets public hearing for August

City officials said the plan anticipates a dramatic reduction in property taxes and provides flexibility to adjust future fees.

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee okays possible counter lawsuit against Live Local Act developer suing city

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

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee proposes new fire assessment formula that shifts costs to apartments, businesses

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

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2026 Elections

Jane’t Buford-Johnson makes another play for House District 41

This time, the Democrat challenger is running a more disciplined, organized campaign.

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OCOEE

Could Christian Service Center leave Ocoee?

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.

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee residents stiff city $2.1M in unpaid water bills

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

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee ditches plan to nix citizen code enforcement board, adopts new fines

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

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GOVERNMENT

Ocoee begins updating its code enforcement policies

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

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