This June will mark eight years since the tragic death of 49 club goers and the harm of many others at the Pulse nightclub near downtown Orlando.While the city of Orlando and owners of the land the bustling night spot sat on continue to negotiate and plan for a true memorial to those lost and the…
If you work, live or spend extended time in downtown Kissimmee and its nearby blocks, you’ve seen the wrapped Tesla sedans roaming about.They make up the Freebee ride share service, an app-based ride-share service providing that “last mile” of transport from the Sunrail and bus Intermodal Station…
While Florida gas prices rose to 2024 highs prior to the weekend, there may be good news on the horizon for what you pay at the pump.AAA reported the state average reached $3.64 per gallon on Friday. That tied the 2024 high, which was set in mid-April. The state average has since declined…
Regional playoffs in baseball, softball, boys volleyball start Tuesday; see who plays where and when
It's playoff time—win or go clean out the locker room and say goodbye to the seniors.Following district championships last week, regional playoff contenders will compete this week in quests for state championships in three team sports.In baseball, Harmony, which won the District 7A-9 championship…
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center is now providing 24/7 virtual care and support to Veterans enrolled for VA Health Care in Florida, South Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Veterans who receive care in the network can call 1-877741-3400 around the clock to get their health…
On a night where his coach said Evan Christ did not have his best stuff, Osceola’s hitters may have to disagree.Christ struck out nine and scattered just two hits as top-seeded Harmony (16-11) captured the Class 7A, District 9 championship with a convincing 8-0 win over the Kowboys (11-12). …
St. Cloud’s girls basketball team won a sixth straight Orange Belt Conference and added another district title and 20-win season to its resume, so perhaps it is no surprise that the Lady Bulldogs also dominated this year’s Osceola News Gazette’s All-County Girls Basketball Team with three…
In an ongoing struggle between a developer and residents, the St. Cloud City Council voted Thursday to approve a zoning map amendment for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Walker Property in east St. Cloud.Developer RJ Whidden and Associates plans to build 69 single-family detached homes on…
Students wearing formal dress and broad smiles made their way to Osceola Heritage Park Wednesday for the annual Education Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony.The excitement was palpable as the room filled with 337 proud recipients and their families.“Graduation is a starting point,” Osceola…
The application process is now open to receive Experience Kissimmee funding assistance.If you’re conducting a special event or project in Osceola County, you have until June 14 see if you qualify for a Tourism Enhancement Grant.The Tourism Enhancement Grants Program of Experience Kissimmee offers…
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced that Aiden Dai of Celebration High School is among the first group of winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.Dai, a senior who lists medicine as a probable career field, was one of five CHS students named to the…
News Staff
If you work, live or spend extended time in downtown Kissimmee and its nearby blocks, you’ve seen…
News Staff
While Florida gas prices rose to 2024 highs prior to the weekend, there may be good news…
Terry Lloyd
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center is now providing 24/7 virtual care and support to Veterans…
News Staff
This June will mark eight years since the tragic death of 49 club goers and the harm of many others at the Pulse nightclub near downtown Orlando.
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Debbie Daniel
In an ongoing struggle between a developer and residents, the St. Cloud City Council voted Thursday to approve a zoning map amendment for a Planned Unit…
Debbie Daniel
Students wearing formal dress and broad smiles made their way to Osceola Heritage Park Wednesday for the annual Education Foundation Scholarship Awards…
News Staff
The application process is now open to receive Experience Kissimmee funding assistance.If you’re conducting a special event or project in Osceola County, you…
Sports
Regional playoffs in baseball, softball, boys volleyball start Tuesday; see who plays where and when
News Staff
It's playoff time—win or go clean out the locker room and say goodbye to the seniors.Following district championships last week, regional playoff contenders…
News Staff
On a night where his coach said Evan Christ did not have his best stuff, Osceola’s hitters may have to disagree.Christ struck out nine and scattered just two…
J. Daniel Pearson
St. Cloud’s girls basketball team won a sixth straight Orange Belt Conference and added another district title and 20-win season to its resume, so perhaps it…
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News Staff
At the McCormick Research Institute’s Derby: Horses, Hats and Heroes Day, he spirit of the Kentucky Derby meets the charitable programs at McCormick’s (4651…
Lisa Concepcion
Looking for a job? Join district 3 County Commissioner Brandon Arrington for an Osceola County hiring event on Tuesday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…
Lisa Goldmacher
Community Shred Day is an opportunity to clean out your old files and dispose of them safely. A Community Shred Day takes place at the St. Cloud Library on…
