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Jason Sundown

Jason Sundown

Kissimmee man arrested on child pornography charges

Staff Report
Monday, November 1, 2021
A Kissimmee man has been arrested on child pornography possession charges, per an Osceola County Sheriff's Office release. Jason Anil Sundown, 46, was arrested in his home and charged with 10 counts of possession of photo/video of sexual performance by a child.
ChampionsGate ER

ChampionsGate ER

ChampionsGate Emergency opens

Submitted By Poinciana Medical Center
Monday, November 1, 2021
Poinciana Medical Center, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division – Orlando Market, celebrated the grand opening of ChampionsGate Emergency, a full-service, freestanding emergency department serving residents and visitors of ChampionsGate and the Four Corners area, on Monday.
The owners of the Magic Castle hotel call themselves “reluctant tenants of hardworking people” due to shortages in available low-income housing. PHOTO/TRIPADVISOR

The owners of the Magic Castle hotel call themselves “reluctant tenants of hardworking people” due to shortages in available low-income housing. PHOTO/TRIPADVISOR

Hotel conversion ordinance 2nd reading at Monday Commission meeting

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 28, 2021
With a moratorium ending last week, County Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that sets standards for future conversion of older hotels, predominately those along the U.S. 192 corridor, into muchneeded low-income apartment housing.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody makes a presentation to Kissimmee Police Department Chief Jeff O'Dell Wednesday as part of her Thin Line Tribute program. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody makes a presentation to Kissimmee Police Department Chief Jeff O'Dell Wednesday as part of her Thin Line Tribute program. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Attorney General honors KPD with Thin Line Tribute

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody made a stop in Kissimmee Wednesday to honor the Kissimmee Police Department as part of her “Thin Line Tribute” program. “This is a very important tribute we do today,” she said.
Melanie Figueroa of the Department of Children and Families (left) speaks with Commission 127 co-founder Betsey Bell. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Melanie Figueroa of the Department of Children and Families (left) speaks with Commission 127 co-founder Betsey Bell. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Kissimmee now a partner with CarePortal, Connection 127

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Earlier this year, CarePortal, a “network of help” to work with children in or on the verge of entering the state’s overtaxed foster care system, formed a collaboration with five Osceola County churches and ministries.
Rachel McIntee

Rachel McIntee

St. Cloud Chamber announces new Board leadership

Staff Report
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Coming off a successful Woman2Woman event last week, the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce has announced its new Board Leadership for the 2021-22 year. Rachel McIntee, Communications and Development Manager with the Osceola County Property Appraisers Office, will lead the Chamber Board.
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