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Nikki Fried discussed efforts to boost enthusiasm among Florida Democrats — in a state where the Republican Party holds a super-majority in both legislative chamber and has controlled the Governor’s mansion since 1999.

Nikki Fried discussed efforts to boost enthusiasm among Florida Democrats — in a state where the Republican Party holds a super-majority in both legislative chamber and has controlled the Governor’s mansion since 1999.

Nikki Fried promotes efforts to pump up Florida Democrats

Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, joined the “Deeper Dive with Dara Kam” podcast, part of the News Service of Florida and City & State Florida, to discuss efforts to boost enthusiasm among Florida Democrats — in a state where the Republican Party holds a super-majority in both...
The East Lakeshore Boulevard road closure at the bridge over C-31 canal at Brown Chapel Road has been extended to Monday, Sept. 18, to allow for the installation of new guardrail. OSCEOLA COUNTY

The East Lakeshore Boulevard road closure at the bridge over C-31 canal at Brown Chapel Road has been extended to Monday, Sept. 18, to allow for the installation of new guardrail. OSCEOLA COUNTY

County: Lakeshore Boulevard closure expected through Sept. 18

Osceola County has reported that the East Lakeshore Boulevard road closure at the bridge over C-31 canal at Brown Chapel Road has been extended to Monday, Sept. 18, to allow for the installation of new guardrail. The project also includes relocation work by utility companies.
With expectations of a high 2024 voter turnout in that presidential-year election, the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Office is calling for election workers now.

With expectations of a high 2024 voter turnout in that presidential-year election, the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Office is calling for election workers now.

Polls workers for '24 elections needed — here's what to do, how to sign up

With expectations of a high 2024 voter turnout in that presidential-year election, the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Office is calling for election workers now. According to the Elections Office website (voteosceola.
In the midst of mixed messaging at the state level, Osceola District Schools will replace the AP Psychology course with with the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Psychology course.

In the midst of mixed messaging at the state level, Osceola District Schools will replace the AP Psychology course with with the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Psychology course.

Osceola will teach college-level psychology — just not AP

The Osceola County School District will replace AP Psychology – the lightning-rod course questioned by state leaders for some of its subject matter – with the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Psychology course.
Competitive ballroom dancer Jeannette Dunstan with her partner Eddie Rivera. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Competitive ballroom dancer Jeannette Dunstan with her partner Eddie Rivera. SUBMITTED PHOTO

ChampionsGate senior, 91, has dance fever

Jeannette Dunstan has a ball when she dances. Dunstan, a decorated competitive ballroom dancer, at age 91, is a resident at senior living community The Glades at ChampionsGate. Dunstan, who dazzled in a blue gown on Aug.
An annual Kissimmee school tradition turns 30 years old this year — the Kissimmee Utility Authority Calendar Art Contest.

An annual Kissimmee school tradition turns 30 years old this year — the Kissimmee Utility Authority Calendar Art Contest.

News Briefs — Sen. Torres local Town Halls, KUA's 30th Calendar Art Contest ready for entries

Sen. Torres to hold town halls in Osceola Florida Sen. Victor Torres, who represents Osceola County, will be holding several town halls across the county from 6-7 p.m. in the coming days and weeks: Aug. 24, Poinciana Library (101 N Doverplum Ave.) Aug. 29, Hart Memorial Library (211 E Dakin Ave.
Valencia College President Kathleen Plinske presented the impact of Osceola Prosper on local students at Monday’s County Commission meeting. PHOTO/VALENCIA

Valencia College President Kathleen Plinske presented the impact of Osceola Prosper on local students at Monday’s County Commission meeting. PHOTO/VALENCIA

Valencia President Plinske: Osceola Prosper puts county among state tops for attending college

Monday was the first day of fall semester classes at Valencia College. Of the thousands of students who began their post-high school academic climb that day, 2,278 of them were part of the Osceola Prosper project.