Gov. Ron DeSantis, shown releasing his proposed budget, wants a state “DOGE” to look for waste in government. (News Service of Florida Photo/Tom Urban)
Kissimmee Police Chief Chuck Broadway, a New York Police Department detective on Sept. 11, 2001, with reminders of 9/11: a photo of the World Trade Center “Twin Towers” and a 25th anniversary plate. (Photo/Ken Jackson)
By 9:03 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, both World Trade Center towers were ablaze after a second passenger plane, United Flight 175, crashed into the South Tower. (Photo/Metro Creative)
Ahead of the Bulldogs’ football game against Lake Minneola. Junior linebacker J.T. Wrona led the team on the field with the Stars and Stripes, something also done at a number of other Week 4 games Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The national tragedy of September 11 may have occurred 25 years ago, so an entire generation of residents may not have a point of reference, but it was on minds and in the hearts of many in Osceola County on Friday, the 25th anniversary of when terrorists hijacked planes and caused 2,977 innocent...
State Road 534—Phase 2, also known as Segments 4 & 5, will extend 3.5 miles from Narcoossee Road to Cyrils Drive. (Graphic/CFX)
The $5 million comes from Osceola County’s tourist development tax—that 6% “bed tax” visitors pay on hotel rooms and short-term rentals. It’s restricted money, meaning it can only be spent on things that boost tourism.
New St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce interim Executive Director Dana Wells
Antoine Griezmann scores a goal against Toronto FC. Photo by Mark Thor, OCSC Staff Photographer
Osceola's Javontay Barnett, shown here in last week's win at Lake Mary, scored on a six-yard TD scamper on the last play of Friday's loss to Lakeland. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
Poinciana quarterback Lucas Minenok (5) came from Ohio to leave medical and program problems behind to help the Eagles to a 3-1 record this season. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)
Community gardening classes will be held next week at Chambers Park. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)
The 3rd Annual BrooklynRoseStrong 5K Family Fun Walk/Run takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront.
The Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry will be in Poinciana on Friday, Sept. 11.
