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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oliver refused to commit to full term if elected during Ocoee Political Forum

Taxes, infrastructure, public safety, preserving green spaces, affordable housing also top of mind concerns for residents.

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EXPLAINER

Why the Ocoee Gateway LLC housing developments got denied. And what happens next.

Wrong zoning and an incomplete application led to the projects’ rejection.

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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

At Orlando church, Ocoee commissioner falsely claims city charter amendments on March ballot are “part of Project 2025”

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson says Heritage Foundation not involved in drafting amendments.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Local leaders share thoughts on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Donald Trump becomes president

Ocoee's Ages Hart: "King's message rings louder than any inauguration, any presidency."

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BLACK HISTORY

Ocoee erects memorial to Black residents, killed or forced to flee, in the city's 1920 Election Day Massacre

Mayor Rusty Johnson: “You’ve got to let people know what happened.” 

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Flood Protection

Ocoee passes ordinance in pursuit of discounts on FEMA flood insurance

Homeowners in the floodplain will get a 5 percent discount starting in October; city leaders want to boost that to 15 percent in 2025.

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SENATE DISTRICT 15

Orange County Democratic Legislative Delegation backs Thompson over Bracy

Endorsement is a testament to senator's "proven track record and unwavering commitment to the citizens of Orange County and the State of Florida."

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HOUSE DISTRICT 41

Antone addresses opponent’s residency allegations 

“The evidence is not there.”

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SENATE DISTRICT 15

Randolph Bracy calls Geraldine Thompson “deceitful,” claims she's exploiting his father's death in Facebook video

State senator says she “can’t explain his comments,” wishes him “no ill will.”

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2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Money Matters

Five candidates running in three city commissioner races in two cities have declared bankruptcy, defaulted on credit card loans or had their homes liened and foreclosed. Now they want your vote.

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