Family suing Ocoee Police after deadly encounter
The family of an Ocoee man is suing the city after his death. The lawsuit claims Jean Samuel Celestin was having a mental health crisis when he was tasered by Ocoee police officers several times.
Anderson elected Winter Park mayor
Four Orange County municipalities held elections on Tuesday. Former Winter Park commissioner Phil Anderson defeated Sarah Sprinkel with 53% of the vote.
Scholarships sought for Ocoee Massacre descendants
There is a push to pay reparations to the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. The massacre, which occurred the day of the U.S. presidential election in 1920, was the result of a violent attack by a white mob on African-American residents. State Senator Randolph Bracy wants the proposed reparations to come in the form of an expanded scholarship program.
Bill offers reparations for descendants of Ocoee Massacre
There is a push to pay reparations to the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. The massacre, which occurred the day of the U.S. presidential election in 1920, was the result of a violent attack by a white mob on African-American residents. State Senator Randolph Bracy wants the proposed reparations to come in the form of an expanded scholarship program.
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of Ocoee woman
Orange County deputies have arrested Michael Lecorn, 16, accused of shooting Fonda Gandy, 41, in her home several times.
Police seek tips from community about Ocoee triple shooting
The shooting happened on January 16th in the parking lot of an Aldi store on Colonial Drive around 3:30 a.m.
Deputies say teen fugitive armed and dangerous
A 16-year-old boy is on the run, accused of shooting and killing a 41-year-old woman. Orange County deputies are searching for Michael Lecorn, 16, after Fonda Gandy was found shot in her home, several times.
Ocoee family searches for clues in stolen trailer that is their livelihood
An Ocoee mother is taking to the streets with her children looking for a trailer and equipment that her family relies on for business.
Ocoee family searches for clues in stolen trailer that is their livelihood
An Ocoee mother is taking to the streets with her children looking for a trailer and equipment that her family relies on for business.
2 dead, 1 critical after shooting in Ocoee; no arrests made
This happened in the parking lot of an Aldi store on Colonial Drive.
FOX 35 Holiday Lights: Adair Street in Ocoee
Kelly Anne Fitzgerald is our winner for this week's FOX 35 Holiday Lights contest. Thousands of lights adorn her Ocoee home.
Drive-in benefit Christmas concert to be held for COVID-19 research
Husband and wife singer-songwriters Amy Grant and Vince Gill will headline the AdventHealth event.
Historic marker unveiled remembering Ocoee Massacre
Candlelight illuminated Bill Breeze Park on Ocoee, Sunday, as dozens of people honored the 100th year rememberance of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre.
City of Ocoee apologizes for 1920 Election Day Massacre
One hundred years after the bloodiest Election Day in U.S. history, the City of Ocoee has issued an apology for the violent act of Black voter suppression, which occurred on November 2, 1920.
Monday is the 100-year anniversary of the Ocoee Massacre of 1920
Descendants of the victims will walk through a new exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center to commemorate the day.
Historic marker to be unveiled in Ocoee in honor of 100th anniversary of Ocoee Massacre
The City of Ocoee has four days-worth of events scheduled to honor the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre and the horrific tragedy.
100 years since Ocoee Massacre
Next week marks a grim milestone in American history as the anniversary of Ocoee Massacre, a violent act of voter suppression
1920 Ocoee Election Day Massacre: Florida museum seeks to shine light on dark day
Ahead of the 100-year mark of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, the Orange County Regional Historical Center is opening the most comprehensive, academic exhibition on the topic.
Florida Representative plans Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery
This year on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Rep. Thompson recognizes the death of George Floyd is bringing to light the injustices the black community still experiences.
Ocoee boat ramps, parks reopen Tuesday
The City of Ocoee will reopen its boat ramps and parks on Tuesday, May 12, 2020