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From left, Osceola Deputy Administrator Ken Brown, Community Development Director Ray Stangle, Deputy County Manager Darren Gray and County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry give residents a tour of the county’s renovated administration center Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

From left, Osceola Deputy Administrator Ken Brown, Community Development Director Ray Stangle, Deputy County Manager Darren Gray and County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry give residents a tour of the county’s renovated administration center Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

County debuts administration building renovations

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Osceola County Administration building, for the most part, closed to the public during COVID-19 quarantine conditions in 2020. County officials figured that, with few to no residents coming through, it was a great time to renovate, and streamline its space for better flow and customer service.
Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace has instructed staff to gather four titles for a review by a district committee. FILE PHOTO

Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace has instructed staff to gather four titles for a review by a district committee. FILE PHOTO

Reviews ongoing for mature school library materials

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The School District of Osceola County continues to review books found in its schools’ media center collections for mature content.
National Drug Take Back Day, an annual event law enforcement uses to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of expired or unwanted, prescription drugs, is Saturday. GRAPHIC/DEA

National Drug Take Back Day, an annual event law enforcement uses to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of expired or unwanted, prescription drugs, is Saturday. GRAPHIC/DEA

Drug Take Back Day Saturday; drop off expired prescriptions

News Staff
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
National Drug Take Back Day, an annual event law enforcement uses to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of expired or unwanted, prescription drugs, is Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A St. Cloud High School student celebrates his choice to attend Valencia College during the Osceola County School District’s College Decision Day in 2018. FILE PHOTO

A St. Cloud High School student celebrates his choice to attend Valencia College during the Osceola County School District’s College Decision Day in 2018. FILE PHOTO

School District celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, Decision Day

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
With four weeks left, the 2021-22 school year is winding down — can you believe it? The final month of the year starts with a pair of celebrations.
Participants will be given a decal to alert officers, who could then know to utilize specialized training and experience to assist the autistic person.

Participants will be given a decal to alert officers, who could then know to utilize specialized training and experience to assist the autistic person.

Kissimmee Police among agencies to debut autism decal program

Staff Report
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The City of Kissimmee Police Department announced a new program Tuesday that would notify first responders when a person with Autism is in a vehicle or home by placing a decal that says, “Occupant with Autism.” Signup for the program is voluntary.
Underground Refuse Systems hopes to bring its technology, like this behind City Hall, to other parts of the country. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Underground Refuse Systems hopes to bring its technology, like this behind City Hall, to other parts of the country. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Underground just one part of Kissimmee trash collection

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The collection of trash, recyclables and solid waste at the city level isn’t as easy as waiting for a truck to come down your street on its assigned day.
Two Orlando teens killed in Sunday night Seralago Blvd. single-car crash

Two Orlando teens killed in Sunday night Seralago Blvd. single-car crash

Two Orlando teens killed in Sunday night Seralago Blvd. single-car crash

News Staff
Monday, April 25, 2022
Florida Highway Patrol reports that two teenager from Orlando were killed Sunday night when the SUV they were riding in struck a tree on Seralago Boulevard. Just before 10 p.m., the Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on Seralago near Osceola Parkway, the FHP report said.
Portillo's is slated to open a second Central Florida restaurant, on West 192 across from Margaritaville. PHOTO/PORTILLOS

Portillo's is slated to open a second Central Florida restaurant, on West 192 across from Margaritaville. PHOTO/PORTILLOS

Portillo’s hiring for new Kissimmee location

Ken Jackson
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Local fans of the Portillo’s restaurant fare of hot dogs, beef sandwiches, burgers and unique desserts and shakes will, at some point, be able to find them in Osceola County. The chain of authentic Chicago-style foods advertised job openings at a store to open at 8011 West U.S.
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