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St. Cloud city leaders and the City Council discussed ways it can navigate a potential eight-figure loss in property tax revenue at Monday’s city workshop. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

St. Cloud city leaders and the City Council discussed ways it can navigate a potential eight-figure loss in property tax revenue at Monday’s city workshop. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County, St. Cloud leaders discuss property tax proposal impacts

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 18, 2026
EditorIn November, Florida voters will get the chance to decide if they want to cut the property tax bill for homesteaded property owners—but it would come at the expense of local government budgets.
Turnpike staff discuss impacts on U.S. 192 with a commercial property owner in the project area. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Turnpike staff discuss impacts on U.S. 192 with a commercial property owner in the project area. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Plans publicly presented for Turnpike project

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is widening a one and half-mile section of Florida’s Turnpike from U.S. 192 to Partin Settlement Road in Osceola County.
Osceola County School Board Chair Heather Kahoun has been elected President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association.

Osceola County School Board Chair Heather Kahoun has been elected President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association.

News Briefs — School Board chair named FSBA president; Toho Water grant program

School Board Chair Named Fsba President-elect
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Osceola County School Board Chair Heather Kahoun has been elected President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), a key statewide leadership role representing school boards across Florida, the Osceola School District announced Tuesday.
St. Cloud Mayor and Director of the Museum of Military History Chris Robertson speaks to members of the Osceola Chamber’s Warrior Coalition last Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

St. Cloud Mayor and Director of the Museum of Military History Chris Robertson speaks to members of the Osceola Chamber’s Warrior Coalition last Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

The Osceola Chamber Warrior Coalition: Veterans helping Veterans

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Osceola Chamber’s Warrior Coalition serves veterans in business and those with supporting organizations, totaling about 45 members.At its June meeting, held at American Legion Post 10 in Kissimmee, St.
Veteran's Voice — June 18, 2026

Veteran's Voice — June 18, 2026

VETERAN'S VOICE — Who Is Eligible Now for VA Healthcare?

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, June 18, 2026
For clarification, if you served in any combat zone after 9/11, the Gulf War, or the Vietnam War, or were exposed to toxins such as burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, depleted uranium, or other specific hazards during service—including at U.S. installations—you are eligible.
State Rep. Paula Stark showed the News-Gazette proof of election filings required to be on the 2026 ballot. (Submitted Photo)

State Rep. Paula Stark showed the News-Gazette proof of election filings required to be on the 2026 ballot. (Submitted Photo)

Stark: We’ll sue to get back on the ballot

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
In response to Florida’s Division of Elections and Department of State’s stance that State Rep. Paula Stark did not properly qualify for the 2026 election ballot, the two-term Republican said Tuesday she plans on suing the state boards for the right to run for re-election.
Dixon Jesus Matos Dominguez, DOB 09/24/1997

Dixon Jesus Matos Dominguez, DOB 09/24/1997

St. Cloud man arrested on child sex abuse material charges

Kristin Hurst
Monday, June 15, 2026
A 28-year-old St. Cloud man has been arrested after an investigation by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children unit.Dixon Jesus Matos Dominguez faces charges of possession of child sexual abuse material and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
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