Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will vote for ballot item "Amendment 3" regarding homestead property taxes, but “what the Legislature did wasn't my proposal.”(Photo/Joe Raedle, Getty Images via News Service of Florida)
Osceola County SWAT members execute a search warrant at a home on Gillingham Court in Kissimmee June 17 as part of an investigation into a string of unlicensed, understaffed assistance living facilities in Osceola and Polk counties. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)
Gov. Ron DeSantis releases a nearly $114.8 billion budget proposal on Wednesday. (Photo/Tom Urban, News Service of Florida)
Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A second local public utility official has been honored by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with a national award for their contributions and service to their communities and customers.
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital honored members of St. Cloud Fire Rescue, the St. Cloud Police Department and City of St. Cloud dispatch for their work who helped resident Donna Allred survive a recent cardiac episode. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
Osceola County Sheriffs Office
St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce
Kissimmee’s Soccer Club claimed the UPSL Florida Central Conference title and won its first spring playoff game Sunday. (Photo/Kissimmee Soccer Club)
Harmony High boys soccer team's fortunes changed at midseason when transfer Alejandro Echevarria was cleared to play and sparked the Longhorns.
Osceola’s Jordan Mason (2), left, and Luke McCrimon (1), right, conclude a decade-plus run playing together by being named the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Co-Players of the Year. (Photos/ Taylor McFee)
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it's the 10th anniversary of APV's fireworks extravaganza. (Photo/Poinciana Pioneer)
The City is looking for vendors to join its 250th Fourth of July celebration next week.
