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Gov. Ron DeSantis' security costs increased in the fiscal year that ended June 30. File photo

Gov. Ron DeSantis' security costs increased in the fiscal year that ended June 30. File photo

DeSantis security costs jump

Jim Turner
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
News Service of Florida As Gov. Ron DeSantis geared up his presidential campaign, taxpayer costs to transport and protect the governor and his family surged during the past fiscal year, according to a new state report. Florida spent more than $9.
School Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff will host town hall meetings at the county's high schools.

School Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff will host town hall meetings at the county's high schools.

School News — 'Meet & Treat' with Dr. Shanoff; Osceola High receives $10K STEM grant

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
“Meet & Treat” with School Superintendent Shanoff As part of his 100day plan to get feedback from all stakeholders, Dr. Mark Shanoff will be visiting Osceola County high schools for cookies and conversation. The schools listed will host district employees from 5-6 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has has placed our area in a Marginal risk for strong to severe storms this afternoon. GRAPHIC/NWS

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has has placed our area in a Marginal risk for strong to severe storms this afternoon. GRAPHIC/NWS

Weather word changing from 'Hot' to 'Wet' — see details

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Remember what it was like to experience those strong rain storms late in the afternoon after a warm day ... or has the excess heat of the last two weeks "burned" that from your brain? Well, you many need to go back to needing your umbrella for rain shielding rather than shade, starting today.
Osceola County leaders and Fire Rescue EMS officials ceremoniously broke ground Monday on Station 85 on Cypress Parkway. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County leaders and Fire Rescue EMS officials ceremoniously broke ground Monday on Station 85 on Cypress Parkway. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola breaks ground on newest Poinciana fire station

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
Osceola County will soon be able to move Fire Rescue EMS units and personnel out of a station in Polk County into its own facility in Poinciana, after officials ceremoniously broke ground Monday on Station 85 on Cypress Parkway.
The Osceola County School District has been awarded two distinctions for financial reporting.

The Osceola County School District has been awarded two distinctions for financial reporting.

Osceola County School District honored for financial reporting and transparency

Submitted By The Osceola County School District
Monday, August 14, 2023
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Osceola School District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
Regular unleaded gas prices are down nearly a dime from last week. Next week, who knows?

Regular unleaded gas prices are down nearly a dime from last week. Next week, who knows?

What goes up, must come down -- for now

Staff Report
Monday, August 14, 2023
Remember how gas prices spiked the last three weeks? Well, unlike the weather, we've gotten a reprieve this past week. But, going forward, all bets are off. That's the word from AAA, who said Florida gas prices are retreating from 2023 highs.
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