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.
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
Ocoee Massacre of 1920: Victim's great-niece says African-Americans were murdered for exercising right to vote
The woman told FOX 35 News that an unknown number of African-Americans, including her great-uncle, was murdered in November 1920 for trying to exercise their right to vote on election day.
Man, 28, lures young teen for sex on popular app, police say
Police say adults are using a popular app to locate minors for sex. They say recently a 28-year-old man used Yubo to lure a 13-year-old girl from Central Florida for a sexual encounter.
Deputies: Man arrested after traveling to meet teen at Central Florida park for sexual relations
The man was arrested on three counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery and Traveling to Meet a Minor, deputies said.
Compensation for Ocoee massacre gets backing
The Judiciary Committee approved a pair of measures (SB 1262 and SB 1264) that would set up a trust fund for descendants of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day riot, which happened after a black man tried to record the names of others blocked from voting in Ocoee.
Proposal seeks compensation for Ocoee massacre
Up to $150,000 would be available for direct descendants of each person "killed, injured, or otherwise victimized" by the 1920 violence, which happened after a black man attempted to vote in the Central Florida community.
Ocoee home is a total loss after fire breaks out, officials say
FIre officials said that two people and several animals were inside the home when the fire broke out.
Police: Florida officer injured in stolen car pursuit, 2 arrested
Police said that the male suspect accelerated the stolen vehicle at the officer, striking his hand.
Man stuck at Florida hospital battling infection gets Christmas wish granted
The Florida man wished that he could look his sharpest for his daughter's Christmas visit to the hospital.
City of Ocoee struggles to keep recyclables out of landfill
City waste managers say residents' recycling waste isn't meeting the standards set by the recycling facility.
