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The K-12 school scene has changed so much since we were kids. Understanding these changes can help moms and dads guide their children to greater learning, success, and happiness.

The K-12 school scene has changed so much since we were kids. Understanding these changes can help moms and dads guide their children to greater learning, success, and happiness.

School choice options are changing in Kissimmee and across the country

Andrew Campanella
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a parent, or have friends or neighbors who are. Baby Boomer, Gen X, or Millennial— the K-12 school scene has changed so much since we were kids.
Hundreds of children and families gathered Sunday at Old Town to celebrate Three Kings Day, an annual local event sponsored by the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce. PHOTOS/TERRY LLOYD

Hundreds of children and families gathered Sunday at Old Town to celebrate Three Kings Day, an annual local event sponsored by the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce. PHOTOS/TERRY LLOYD

Three Kings Day

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Hundreds of children and families gathered Sunday at Old Town to celebrate Three Kings Day, an annual local event sponsored by the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce.
St. Cloud Solid Waste rate increase effective Feb. 1

St. Cloud Solid Waste rate increase effective Feb. 1

St. Cloud Solid Waste rate increase effective Feb. 1

Submitted By The City Of St. Cloud
Monday, January 10, 2022
St. Cloud Solid Waste customers will see a slight rate increase, effective Feb. 1. The increases are part of a phased increase approved in 2019 by City Council. Residential and curbside collection will increase 39 cents, to $20.41 per month. Commercial Dumpster collection will increase to $6.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

Martin Luther King celebration Saturday at Kissimmee Lakefront

Staff Report
Monday, January 10, 2022
Come celebrate diversity, unity, and community with local leaders and community groups at the City of Kissimmee Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration. This year’s city event is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kissimmee Lakefront Park; the weather is expected to be glorious for a celebration.
FWC commissioners have drafted rules allowing for the production and sale of largemouth bass and approved trophy bass management. PHOTO/TROPHY BASS/NICEVILLE.COM

FWC commissioners have drafted rules allowing for the production and sale of largemouth bass and approved trophy bass management. PHOTO/TROPHY BASS/NICEVILLE.COM

FWC closer to allowing sale of largemouth bass

Submitted By My Fwc
Saturday, January 8, 2022
At its December meeting, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed staff to move forward with draft rules allowing for the production and sale of largemouth bass, the popular fish that’s made Kissimmee’s Lake Tohopekaliga and East Lake Toho “go to...
A group of local residents gathered at Thursday's vigil to remember the happenings of Jan. 6, 2021. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

A group of local residents gathered at Thursday's vigil to remember the happenings of Jan. 6, 2021. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Local group marks anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021 Capital riot

Ken Jackson
Friday, January 7, 2022
It may have been a year since zealous protestors stormed the Capitol building as Congress voted to certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election, but it's left an indelible mark on a lot of people. Just ask someone, like U.S. Rep.
This year's Calendar of Energy Conservation, featuring local student art, is now available from the Kissimmee Utility Authority

This year's Calendar of Energy Conservation, featuring local student art, is now available from the Kissimmee Utility Authority

KUA Calendar of Energy Conservation released with student art

Kissimmee Utility Authority
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its 2022 Calendar of Energy Conservation, featuring the winning entries from its 28th annual student art contest. The calendar, available free of charge at the utility’s customer service center at 1701 W.
Tuesday, hundreds line up in a hours-long wait for COVID-19 testing at the 65th Infantry Park. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Tuesday, hundreds line up in a hours-long wait for COVID-19 testing at the 65th Infantry Park. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Testing is trying

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
You don’t need a front-page story to inform you that getting a COVID-19 test now is hard.
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