Ocoee Middle News Today

Three senior members of the Ocoee Police Department have retired in the last year, chalking up a total of 76 years of law-enforcement experience in the city.

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

Eugene (Dr. Gene) C. Garner, a man of many titles to include bishop, reverend, doctor, lieutenant colonel and chaplain, age 92, went to meet his Lord and Savior in Cleveland,

Shoes for Orphan Souls, a program that collects shoes for youngsters in impoverished countries and in areas here in the United States, continues through August, with several drop off locations

Liana Hulcher is the staffing specialist at Ocoee Middle School.

Amber Shaw is the administrative dean at Ocoee Middle School.

An unidentified student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike after school.

Paul and Robin Bedford are easily recognized by their warm and friendly smiles at Pelican's SnoBalls in Ocoee.

No injuries were reported in the crash.