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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Saturday night near the Isles of Bellalago

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Saturday night near the Isles of Bellalago

FHP investigating deadly Saturday night Poinciana motorcycle crash

News Staff
Friday, November 12, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred Saturday night near the Isles of Bellalago, and is asking for the public's help in the investigation.
Children ages 5-11 can get their first COVID-19 vaccinations on Nov. 20. PHOTO/METRO

Children ages 5-11 can get their first COVID-19 vaccinations on Nov. 20. PHOTO/METRO

Osceola children's vaccination event next weekend; read more for details

Staff Report
Friday, November 12, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (FDOH-Osceola) has announced a free COVID-19 vaccination event for children aged 5 and older on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its offices at 1875 Fortune Road in Kissimmee.
Invited veterans were honored at a Veterans Day dinner and presentation in St. Cloud Friday. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD MAIN STREET

Invited veterans were honored at a Veterans Day dinner and presentation in St. Cloud Friday. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD MAIN STREET

St. Cloud Main Street salutes Veterans

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
In honor of Veterans Day, veterans from St. Cloud enjoyed a steak dinner, fellowship, and inspiring words from two guest speakers Friday night.
Osceola County Redistricting Map 'A'

Osceola County Redistricting Map 'A'

Osceola County moving forward with redistricting plans

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Osceola County Commissioners have two — and maybe a third — potential maps and concepts for new districts. A final map will be adopted by the County Commission at a public hearing on Dec. 6. New maps are required by the Florida Constitution after each decennial census.
Jackie and Jorge Espinosa serve up samples of their new menu items at Big Toho Marina Thursday. They expect to open this weekend. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Jackie and Jorge Espinosa serve up samples of their new menu items at Big Toho Marina Thursday. They expect to open this weekend. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Kissimmee welcomes new Lakefront Park concessionaires

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
If you’re looking to get a bite to eat at one of the places you’re used to at the Kissimmee Lakefront, you’ll soon be pleasantly surprised. There are new operators at the city park’s two prominent eateries, the Ruby Plaza Diner near the park pavilions, and the iconic Big Toho Marina.
The Teen Driving Challenge will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 1 and 8 and Feb. 5, held at the Sheriff ’s Office Training Facility near Harmony High School. PHOTO/SHERIFF'S OFFICE

The Teen Driving Challenge will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 1 and 8 and Feb. 5, held at the Sheriff ’s Office Training Facility near Harmony High School. PHOTO/SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff’s Office opens new Teen Driver Challenge dates

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s Motor Vehicle Safety division, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Roughly 25 to 30 percent of teen drivers will be involved in a crash within the first 12 months of getting their operator’s license.
Kolby Urban (in dark UCF shirt), with his family, won election to the St. Cloud City Council Tuesday, earning 63.4 percent of the vote. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kolby Urban (in dark UCF shirt), with his family, won election to the St. Cloud City Council Tuesday, earning 63.4 percent of the vote. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kolby Urban wins St. Cloud City Council Seat 3 election

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Kolby Urban will soon make the St. Cloud City Council a five-member board after winning Tuesday's special election to fill the Seat 3 of Chuck Cooper, who passed away this summer. Urban, a housing contractor who sits on St. Cloud's Economic Advisory committee, won the race with 2,987 votes, or 63.
Forty-eight sexual offenders and predators were arrested for non-compliance, with 78 felony charges for failure to register and violation of sexual offender probation during Operation Squeaky Wheels. GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Forty-eight sexual offenders and predators were arrested for non-compliance, with 78 felony charges for failure to register and violation of sexual offender probation during Operation Squeaky Wheels. GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Operation Squeaky Wheels: Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 sex offenders

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it partnered with the United States Marshal Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in a joint operation to verify the compliance of the 580 sexual predators and sexual offenders in Osceola County Florida.
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