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An upcoming free flu shot event for everyone will be held at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County's main campus on Fortune Road Oct. 18-22. Appointments can be made by calling 407-343-2000.

An upcoming free flu shot event for everyone will be held at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County's main campus on Fortune Road Oct. 18-22. Appointments can be made by calling 407-343-2000.

The vaccines to know now – COVID boosters and flu

Ken Jackson
Saturday, October 9, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available, by appointment only, in Osceola County at the Florida Department of Health. Those interested in scheduling an appointment may call the FDOH-Osceola call center at 407-552-0120.
Brandon Arrington shows off the county’s new “What’s Next” logo at Wednesday’s State of the County address at Osceola Heritage Park. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Brandon Arrington shows off the county’s new “What’s Next” logo at Wednesday’s State of the County address at Osceola Heritage Park. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Osceola County banking, branding on “What’s Next”

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 8, 2021
The year 2020 is worth looking back on for only one real reason: to proclaim that “we made it through”. Osceola County worked as a partner to make sure the sun did eventually rise on 2021. Osceola County partnered with its business community and the St.
The Kissimmee Police Department is searching for two suspects who are firing gunshots in the air along the Kissimmee Trail.

The Kissimmee Police Department is searching for two suspects who are firing gunshots in the air along the Kissimmee Trail.

KPD searching for 2 firing guns along Kissimmee Trail

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Detectives with the Kissimmee Police Department are searching for two suspects who are firing gunshots in the air.   There have been four separate incidents that have taken place on the Kissimmee Trail bike path located behind several apartment complexes, KPD reported Thursday.
It’s the third time the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber claims this award, last winning in 2017 – winners must sit out of the running for two years after winning. SUBMITTED PHOTO

It’s the third time the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber claims this award, last winning in 2017 – winners must sit out of the running for two years after winning. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber named FACP Chamber of the Year!

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce was named the 2021 Chamber of the Year for the state of Florida in the category of chambers of commerce with an annual budget of over $1 Million.
A rendering of what the St. Cloud Lakefront could look like with the addition of a seaplane base. The orange pins denote a new feature. GRAPHIC/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

A rendering of what the St. Cloud Lakefront could look like with the addition of a seaplane base. The orange pins denote a new feature. GRAPHIC/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud seeks input on city seaplane base at Lakefront Park

Charlie Reed
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
St. Cloud politics heated up an otherwise non-election year this week, with Tuesday’s primary for City Council Seat 3, and Wednesday’s (tonight's) public workshop on plans for revamping the city’s Lakefront Park.
The Osceola County School District is one of 38 Florida school districts that participate in the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, a nation-wide program. And it works.

The Osceola County School District is one of 38 Florida school districts that participate in the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, a nation-wide program. And it works.

AVID study shows benefit to Osceola students, district

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Osceola County School District is one of 38 Florida school districts that participate in the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, a nation-wide program.
KUA added one Level-III Fast Charger and three Level-II chargers, right outside the SunRail parking garage adjacent to the Civic Center.

KUA added one Level-III Fast Charger and three Level-II chargers, right outside the SunRail parking garage adjacent to the Civic Center.

KUA adds to local EV charging stations

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
In honor of National Drive Electric Week, Kissimmee Utility Authority has installed its first electric vehicle charging station hub at the Kissimmee Civic Center.
The community is working to raise money to help Poinciana High math teacher Erin Pahl and her family after a fire consumed their home Sept. 19. PHOTO/GOFUNDME

The community is working to raise money to help Poinciana High math teacher Erin Pahl and her family after a fire consumed their home Sept. 19. PHOTO/GOFUNDME

Community rallying around PHS teacher who lost home to fire

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Teachers often put the needs of their own families aside in order to better serve the students – other people’s family members – in their classroom. Here’s a chance for the community to help a teacher restore a home for her family after a disaster.
Osceola School District

Osceola School District

TikTok “Devious Licks” reach Osceola County

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The School District of Osceola County is addressing a distressing list of challenges school-aged TikTok users have posted to the platform that encourage destruction of property and inappropriate behavior toward others.
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