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Ocoee, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Ocoee! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Ocoee’s Knights change their fourth-quarter fate this season?
- Could Ocoee’s golf course land a share of Orange’s tourism millions?
- Deputies detail grim findings in killing of man near Ocoee.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FRIDAY NIGHT SIGHTS: Meet the West Orange and Southwest Orange public high school football teams (orangeobserver.com) — Ocoee High’s football team is gearing up for a pivotal 2026 season, with a renewed focus on finally finishing strong in tight games and a marquee rivalry clash against West Orange on Sept. 10. The Knights bring in former NFL receiver Sammy Watkins as wide receivers coach, while neighboring programs like West Orange, Horizon, Olympia and Windermere outline their own schedules and playoff ambitions across new FHSAA districts. 
• Dr. Phillips Center, Orlando Dreamers, UCF make case for TDT money (orlandosentinel.com) — Orange County leaders are weighing tourism tax proposals that include funding for a new hospitality building and plaza at a golf course in Ocoee, alongside major arts, sports, and museum projects across the county. A citizen task force will soon score nearly 20 proposals worth billions and recommend which should advance, before county commissioners make final funding decisions that could reshape regional attractions.
• Man accused of killing stepfather near Ocoee (orangeobserver.com) — Deputies have arrested a man accused of killing his 71-year-old stepfather near Ocoee, after the victim was reported missing earlier this week. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says evidence indicates the victim was murdered and his body dismembered, and officials expressed condolences to the family as the investigation continues.
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- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Ocoee. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Pine Hills
- Orange County Mayor Candidates Debate Tonight Live (orlandoadvocate.com)
- 18-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of 4-year-old in Orlando, police say (wesh.com)
Winter Garden
- Winter Garden Community Choir celebrates 20th anniversary (orangeobserver.com)
- Avalon Ridge home tops Horizon West home sales from July 27 to Aug. 2 (orangeobserver.com)
- Meet 11th Congressional District democratic candidate Royal Webster (orangeobserver.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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