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The Osceola Council on Aging offers the Weatherization Assistance Program to help those who qualify make their homes more energy efficient. PHOTO/COUNCIL ON AGING

The Osceola Council on Aging offers the Weatherization Assistance Program to help those who qualify make their homes more energy efficient. PHOTO/COUNCIL ON AGING

OCOA offers energy-saving weatherization program

Wendy Coschignano-ford
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Whether it be our Central Florida hurricane season, the extensive rainy summer months or simply when temperatures outside rise or drop below normal, the Osceola Council on Aging (OCOA) wants to make sure residents of our community are safe and secure in their homes.
Firefighters demonstrate the effectiveness of sprinklers at Saturday's Fire Safety Fest. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Firefighters demonstrate the effectiveness of sprinklers at Saturday's Fire Safety Fest. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Firefighters, Assemble! Safety was on display Saturday at OHP

Terry Lloyd
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
On Saturday, the fire departments of Osceola County, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud combined forces at Osceola Heritage Park for their first-ever Fire Safety Fest, an event part of National Fire Prevention Week.
Poinciana Medical Center and ChampionsGate Emergency will take part in “Crush the Crisis,”

Poinciana Medical Center and ChampionsGate Emergency will take part in “Crush the Crisis,”

Osceola’s HCA facilities participate in “Crush the Crisis” Saturday

Submitted By Poinciana Medical Center
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Six of HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division facilities, including two in Osceola County, will host opioid “take back” events on Saturday to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and proper disposal of medications. Poinciana Medical Center (325 Cypress Pkwy.
Protestors of the new Osceola County logo hold signs along Emmett Street Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Protestors of the new Osceola County logo hold signs along Emmett Street Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Protestors: Logo still a no-go

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Replacing airing their displeasure at a government meeting with a roadside protest, those strongly against Osceola County’s new logo showed their disdain Monday outside the County Administration building.
Colombian entertainer and Kissimmee resident Mateo Blanco is the subject of a new documentary, “Caged Bird.” PHOTO/ANGEL FRANCISCO JUSTO JIMENEZ

Colombian entertainer and Kissimmee resident Mateo Blanco is the subject of a new documentary, “Caged Bird.” PHOTO/ANGEL FRANCISCO JUSTO JIMENEZ

Kissimmee’s Blanco featured in documentary

Elizabeth Morrisey
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Mateo Blanco, a Colombian-American and longtime Kissimmee resident and artist recently made his film debut in “Caged Bird,” a short documentary about his artistic journey and Colombian heritage. Mateo Blanco is a successful artist and entertainer and has lived in Osceola County for 10 years.
School District offers student-success webinar starting Saturday

School District offers student-success webinar starting Saturday

School District offers student-success webinar

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
  The Osceola School District, in partnership with the Alliance for Public Schools, will kick-off a new on-demand webinar series called "Power Up for Success" for parents and guardians on Saturday that addresses a variety of topics to help children succeed in school.
Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez shares a hug with Grace Cruz, the mother of Greyshalis Flores, who died in a street racing accident in Osceola County April 2. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez shares a hug with Grace Cruz, the mother of Greyshalis Flores, who died in a street racing accident in Osceola County April 2. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

11-year-old street racing victim honored at “Take It To The Track”

Ken Jackson
Sunday, October 17, 2021
The last four Thursdays, you’d find Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez at Orlando SpeedWorld’s quarter-mile drag strip for his Take it to the Track anti-street racing awareness initiative. It’s been mixed emotions.
Opposition to a plan to build multi-story apartments from residents and Council members led to the developer withdrawing its application.

Opposition to a plan to build multi-story apartments from residents and Council members led to the developer withdrawing its application.

Power of the people – City Council rejects Narcoossee development

Ken Jackson
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Faced with a motion to deny its proposal, a developer who planned a multi-story apartment and townhouse project on 31 acres along Narcoossee Road south of Rummell Road withdrew its application to build at Thursday’s City Council meeting.
The Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition is available for viewing at Kissimmee City Hall from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 5. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

The Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition is available for viewing at Kissimmee City Hall from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 5. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Kissimmee recognizes local Hispanic artists at City Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Kissimmee City Commission at its Tuesday meeting recognized five artists, and is displaying their work at City Hall during Hispanic Heritage Month through Nov. 5.
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