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Jose Sanchez’s “Bien Venido a Mi Musa” is part of Art Without Borders, celebrating Hispanic artists through Oct. 29. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Jose Sanchez’s “Bien Venido a Mi Musa” is part of Art Without Borders, celebrating Hispanic artists through Oct. 29. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Here’s how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Osceola County

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and is in full swing. Kissimmee is celebrating and embracing the rich tapestry of Latin American culture and contributions.
The Silver Spurs Riding Club’s best stock — and some of pro rodeo’s best riders and racers — will be on display Oct. 7 at the annual Boots, Bulls and Barrels rodeo. PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

The Silver Spurs Riding Club’s best stock — and some of pro rodeo’s best riders and racers — will be on display Oct. 7 at the annual Boots, Bulls and Barrels rodeo. PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

Boots, Bulls, and Barrels is back Oct. 7 at the Silver Spurs!

Staff Report
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Ah, October … it’s the month of the start of fall weather, pumpkin spice latte … ... And dirt in the rodeo ring at the Silver Spurs Arena!
Osceola News-Gazette Owner Rochelle Stidham was honored by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Saturday as its Business Champion of the Year. Right: Robb Larson of Osceola Heritage Park and Chamber President Dirk Webb pass the gavel to entrepreneur LaVell Monger. PHOTOS/CAPTURE WITH CASTO

Osceola News-Gazette Owner Rochelle Stidham was honored by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Saturday as its Business Champion of the Year. Right: Robb Larson of Osceola Heritage Park and Chamber President Dirk Webb pass the gavel to entrepreneur LaVell Monger. PHOTOS/CAPTURE WITH CASTO

St. Cloud Chamber celebrates businesses and life-long members at annual gala

Ming Henry
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Saturday, the St.Cloud Chamber of Commerce held its annual Gala event, with this year’s theme, Discovering the Gems of St. Cloud. At the annual event, the Chamber welcomes its newest chair of the Board of Directors, for which the man receiving the esteemed gavel is noteworthy.
Seventeen couples chose to make their wedding day memorable in 2022 by getting married on Halloween in the spirit of the holiday last year. FILE PHOTO

Seventeen couples chose to make their wedding day memorable in 2022 by getting married on Halloween in the spirit of the holiday last year. FILE PHOTO

Clerk’s office to host Halloween ‘Scare-a-monies’ for 2nd year

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Halloween is supposed to be scary. While not intended, a person’s wedding day can be scary, too. If you’re a fan of the scary holiday with impending nuptials, why not combine the two?
Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington is urging registered voters who tally by mail to request new ballots after new legislation passed in 2022 now cancels vote-by-mail requests after each election cycle.

Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington is urging registered voters who tally by mail to request new ballots after new legislation passed in 2022 now cancels vote-by-mail requests after each election cycle.

SOE urges voters-by-mail to make new requests under new law

Brian McBride
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington is urging registered voters who tally by mail to request new ballots after new legislation passed in 2022 now cancels vote-by-mail requests after each election cycle.
The State of Florida, the Seminole Tribe and two pari-mutuel owners are at odds over the fate of legalized sports betting in Florida. FILE PHOTO

The State of Florida, the Seminole Tribe and two pari-mutuel owners are at odds over the fate of legalized sports betting in Florida. FILE PHOTO

Florida sports betting fight heading to Supreme Court

Dara Kam
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
News Service of Florida Arguing that the outcome of the case could represent a “blueprint for expanding gaming outside of Indian lands,” a Florida pari-mutuel owner plans to ask the U.S.
Prior to being removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, State Attorney Monique Worrell engaged in a war of words with Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez over the prosecution of drug cases and the evidence presented in them. FILE PHOTO

Prior to being removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, State Attorney Monique Worrell engaged in a war of words with Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez over the prosecution of drug cases and the evidence presented in them. FILE PHOTO

Lawmakers, ex-justices back suspended State Attorney Worrell

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
News Service of Florida Current and former Democratic lawmakers and former Florida Supreme Court justices have signed onto legal briefs backing suspended Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell’s bid to get her job back.
Fandom photos by Angelique Priore

Fandom photos by Angelique Priore

Kissimmee at Play — it’s Fandom!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Fans of comic books, magazines, toys, cosplay and Sci-Fi fun turned out Saturday for the annual Fandom Kissimmee event at the Kissimmee Civic Center, where characters from comics, TV, film, and games came alive.
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