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Anthony Todt was found guilty of the 2019 murder of his wife and three children on Thursday, April 14, and sentenced to four life terms in prison. PHOTO/NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Anthony Todt was found guilty of the 2019 murder of his wife and three children on Thursday, April 14, and sentenced to four life terms in prison. PHOTO/NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

State Attorney Worrell makes statement on Todt verdict

Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell made a statement this week regarding the verdict and sentence in the Anthony Todt trial from last week.
Toho Water Authority’s Martin Luther King Boulevard administration building is now the Brian L. Wheeler Water Resources Center, named in honor of its founding executive director. PHOTO/TOHO WATER

Toho Water Authority’s Martin Luther King Boulevard administration building is now the Brian L. Wheeler Water Resources Center, named in honor of its founding executive director. PHOTO/TOHO WATER

Toho Water honors Wheeler

Toho Water Authority’s Martin Luther King Boulevard administration building is now the Brian L. Wheeler Water Resources Center, named in honor of its founding executive director.
The School District of Osceola County announced Osceola High School will implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program this fall.

The School District of Osceola County announced Osceola High School will implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program this fall.

Osceola High School to Offer AP Capstone diploma this fall

The School District of Osceola County announced this week that Osceola High School will become one of 2,000 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program―an innovative program that encourages students to develop skills for college and career success, including critical thinking,...
Traffic will be detoured from Orange Blossom Trail on to John Young Parkway nightly this week. GRAPHIC/CFX

Traffic will be detoured from Orange Blossom Trail on to John Young Parkway nightly this week. GRAPHIC/CFX

Northbound on OBT: nightly closures at S.R. 417

Osceola drivers who use Orange Blossom Trail northbound into Orange County and Orlando during the night, and those coming back south into Osceola, be aware that northbound and southbound OBT at State Road 417 are scheduled to be closed nightly from Monday to Sunday (Apirl 18-24) from 9 p.m. to 5 a.
St. Cloud's Finance Department honored

St. Cloud's Finance Department honored

St. Cloud's Finance Department honored

The City of St. Cloud has received a pair of finance awards in April from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). First, it was announced this week it's the recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The announcement comes just weeks after GFOA announced St.
Walmart and local officials cut the ribbon on the store's new Walmart Health center at the Poinciana location. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Walmart and local officials cut the ribbon on the store's new Walmart Health center at the Poinciana location. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Expanded Walmart Health Center now in Poinciana location

Florida families can now experience convenient access to health care with the opening of the Walmart Health center at the 904 Cypress Parkway location in Poinciana, one of five to open around the state. The openings mark Walmart Health’s expansion into Florida.
Anthony Todt was found guilty Thursday of murdering his wife, children and family dog in their Celebration home in December 2019.

Anthony Todt was found guilty Thursday of murdering his wife, children and family dog in their Celebration home in December 2019.

Anthony Todt found guilty of family's murder; sentenced to life without parole

From Monday: Todt trial begins; prosecutor: "You're going to return a return a verdict of guilty" From Tuesday: Jury views Anthony Todt's interview with detectives, detailing killings From Wednesday: Anthony Todt takes witness stand: "My wife killed her kids" From Thursday morning: Todt jury begins...
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs House Bill 5, which makes abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy illegal, at an event Thursday at Nacion de Fe Church in Kissimmee. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs House Bill 5, which makes abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy illegal, at an event Thursday at Nacion de Fe Church in Kissimmee. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Gov. DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban bill in Kissimmee

Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared in Kissimmee on Wednesday to sign into law House Bill 5, which bans abortions after the 15-week mark of pregnancy that the state Legislature passed during the recent session. He was at Nacion de Fe Church on West U.S.
Assistant State Attorney Daniell Pinelle makes closing arguments to the jury Thursday in the Anthony Todt murder trial at the Osceola County Courthouse. PHOTO/NINTH CIRCUIT COURT

Assistant State Attorney Daniell Pinelle makes closing arguments to the jury Thursday in the Anthony Todt murder trial at the Osceola County Courthouse. PHOTO/NINTH CIRCUIT COURT

Todt jury begins murder trial deliberations

From Monday: Todt trial begins; prosecutor: "You're going to return a return a verdict of guilty" From Tuesday: Jury views Anthony Todt's interview with detectives, detailing killings From Wednesday: Anthony Todt takes witness stand: "My wife killed her kids" By Thursday around lunchtime, a jury...