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The city of Kissimmee has bought this out-of-purpose Super 8 hotel on Vine Street between John Young Parkway and Thacker Avenue and turn it into Haven, the start of a new life for some people. GOOGLE MAPS

The city of Kissimmee has bought this out-of-purpose Super 8 hotel on Vine Street between John Young Parkway and Thacker Avenue and turn it into Haven, the start of a new life for some people. GOOGLE MAPS

Kissimmee updates efforts for affordable housing, downtown grocery

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 31, 2023
On a scale where a person should be spending no more than 30 percent of their income on housing, someone making $15 per hour would be spending $780 a month on rent or housing.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports a Wisconsin man was killed overnight on Florida's Turnpike approaching the Kissimmee Park Road exit when his boat trailer was struck on the shoulder and caused a roadblock.

The Florida Highway Patrol reports a Wisconsin man was killed overnight on Florida's Turnpike approaching the Kissimmee Park Road exit when his boat trailer was struck on the shoulder and caused a roadblock.

Wisconsin man killed in Turnpike crash near Kissimmee Park Road, FHP says

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Florida Highway Patrol reports a Wisconsin man was killed overnight on Florida's Turnpike approaching the Kissimmee Park Road exit when his boat trailer was struck on the shoulder and caused a roadblock. According to a crash report, at 1:50 a.m. a Ford F-150, driven by a 42-year-old St.
A field facility for traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment was on display last week at the Department of Defense’s annual Military Health System Research Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

A field facility for traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment was on display last week at the Department of Defense’s annual Military Health System Research Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Military medical researchers convene in Kissimmee

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Department of Defense’s annual Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) returned to the Gaylord Palms last week for its annual learning and awards event. This year’s theme was “Medical Readiness for the Future Fight.
NEWS BRIEFS: All-student cast and crew production starts Thursday; Home Instead delivers the ‘Power of a Knock’ to seniors

NEWS BRIEFS: All-student cast and crew production starts Thursday; Home Instead delivers the ‘Power of a Knock’ to seniors

NEWS BRIEFS: All-student cast and crew production starts Thursday; Home Instead delivers the ‘Power of a Knock’ to seniors

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
For the first time in Osceola County, a public-school theatre production will be casted and crewed entirely by students. Tickets for “School of Rock” the first All-County theatre production, are now available.
Brian Dady (right) and Bryan Montoya keep The Motorcycle Clinic in Kissimmee rolling. The business was honored for 50 years of service with the city’s Ruby Award. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Brian Dady (right) and Bryan Montoya keep The Motorcycle Clinic in Kissimmee rolling. The business was honored for 50 years of service with the city’s Ruby Award. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Motorcycle Clinic riding high for 50 years

Brian McBride
Thursday, August 31, 2023
To say that Brian Dady has plenty of gas in the tank is an understatement. Dady, owner of The Motorcycle Clinic in Kissimmee, was recently honored with the city’s Ruby Award, celebrating 50 years in business. He was showered with the accolades on Aug.
12 Kissimmee Utility Authority linemen headed out to the Panhandle to assist with power restoration efforts there in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. PHOTO/KUA

12 Kissimmee Utility Authority linemen headed out to the Panhandle to assist with power restoration efforts there in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. PHOTO/KUA

Wednesday evening update: Back to normal Thursday after Idalia Day; KUA sending crew to help Panhandle restoration

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Authorities from the cities of Saint Cloud and Kissimmee, Osceola County and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office reported no incidents, damage or major flooding. Due to the limited amount of rainfall on record, there are no concerns about the capacity of local storm basins, including Shingle Creek.
While National Hurricane Center modeling is coming into better agreement on a Big Bend/Cedar Key landfall, Hurricane Idalia will have effects away from the center; including here in Osceola County.

While National Hurricane Center modeling is coming into better agreement on a Big Bend/Cedar Key landfall, Hurricane Idalia will have effects away from the center; including here in Osceola County.

Hello, hurricane ... Idalia one to be watched

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia became Hurricane Idalia at 5 a.m. Tuesday, and is expected to grow to a Category 3 major hurricane with 120 mph maximum sustained winds before it makes landfall in the area of Cedar Key in the Big Bend portion of north Florida.
The NHC chances of tropical storm-force winds. Osceola County is just under 40 percent.

The NHC chances of tropical storm-force winds. Osceola County is just under 40 percent.

5 p.m. update: Watch to Warning — tropical storm conditions now EXPECTED

News Staff
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Tropical Storm Watch issued for Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties Monday morning was upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning at 5 p.m., meaning those conditions — winds of 40 mph, are now EXPECTED sometime in the next 36 hours thanks to soon-to-be Hurricane Idalia.
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