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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during freshwater license-free weekend June 11-12.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during freshwater license-free weekend June 11-12.

Need summer weekend plans? Fish license-free next weekend!

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Sunday, June 5, 2022
If you are looking for a fun activity to do, possibly with family or friends, next weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites residents and visitors to go fishing in Florida during its two license-free weekends.
The community came together to triumphantly cut the ribbon Thursday on Hope Commons in downtown Kissimmee. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The community came together to triumphantly cut the ribbon Thursday on Hope Commons in downtown Kissimmee. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Hope Commons arrives in downtown Kissimmee

Ken Jackson
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Hope Partnership is home and Hope Commons, and is almost ready to welcome guests.
A Kissimmee man was struck and killed by a car while crossing west U.S. Highway 192 early Saturday morning.

A Kissimmee man was struck and killed by a car while crossing west U.S. Highway 192 early Saturday morning.

FHP: Kissimmee man struck, killed crossing 192

News Staff
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Florida Highway Patrol reports a Kissimmee man was struck and killed by a car while crossing west U.S. Highway 192 early Saturday morning. The incident happened at Locksley Lane, just east of Seralago Boulevard near The Rock Church at 2:25 a.m.
There is still a chance of flash flooding in our area due to PTC #1. GRAPHIC/NHC

There is still a chance of flash flooding in our area due to PTC #1. GRAPHIC/NHC

Still not Alex — but it's still raining! Just not like in Miami ...

Ken Jackson
Friday, June 3, 2022
Rain should begin to taper off into the afternoon, thanks to a tropical system that has remained Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 -- and not Tropical Storm Alex. Why? No closed circulation. The system is simply a handful of small vortices rotating around a broader center of circulation.
Graves of those who gave their lives in service to the country were decorated.

Graves of those who gave their lives in service to the country were decorated.

St. Cloud Observes a solemn Memorial Day

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The City of St. Cloud, along with numerous veterans, youth, and civic organizations observed Memorial Day on Monday.Over 100 people attended the morning ceremony at Mount Peace Cemetery. Earlier, small flags had been planted at each veteran’s grave in the cemetery.
NeoCity Academy’s inaugural graduates receive applause from family and friends near the end of Friday’s commencement at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

NeoCity Academy’s inaugural graduates receive applause from family and friends near the end of Friday’s commencement at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

NeoCity’s “Launch Class” completes decorated journey

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
A week-long celebration of the Class of 2022 last week at the Silver Spurs Arena finished with those who were first. The 99 graduates of NeoCity Academy – those who were freshmen when the school opened in portables across U.S.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office had a very visible presence during last week’s graduation ceremonies at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office had a very visible presence during last week’s graduation ceremonies at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

School District: Campus safety reviewed over summer

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Last week was the final one of the 2021-22 school year, but in the aftermath of the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, emotions were a bit on edge. Local law enforcement responded with extra patrols at campuses by all three local law enforcement agen cies.
The School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative compensation package for the 2022-23 school year that includes $8 million in compensation incentives.

The School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative compensation package for the 2022-23 school year that includes $8 million in compensation incentives.

Teachers, district have new pay package

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
As this school year ends, the Osceola County School Board and the Osceola County Education Association, the county’s teacher union, have collaboratively bargained and agreed on a tentative compensation package for the 2022-23 school year that includes $8 million in compensation incentives.
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