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Kissimmee divorce attorney Nancy Smith loved fishing almost as much as she loved her community. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kissimmee divorce attorney Nancy Smith loved fishing almost as much as she loved her community. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Local attorney Nancy Smith "broke glass ceilings" for women

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Here’s the short list of Nancy Smith’s adversaries: Those on the other side of the divorce court aisle; The bass of local lakes and the fish of wherever she cast a line.
Graphic of closure at Forrest Avenue and Emmett Street

Graphic of closure at Forrest Avenue and Emmett Street

Sewer project to close Forest Ave. at Emmett in downtown Kissimmee

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Toho Water Authority is announcing a closure to thru traffic at the intersection of S Forrest Ave and W Emmett St starting Wednesday, September 15, at approximately 9 a.m. (please see map). The closure is necessary to conduct a sewer rehabilitation project in the area.
The city of St. Cloud sent divers in to clean tanks at Water Plant No. 4 as a way to get rid of any discoloration. PHOTO/WHARTON-SMITH CONSTRUCTION

The city of St. Cloud sent divers in to clean tanks at Water Plant No. 4 as a way to get rid of any discoloration. PHOTO/WHARTON-SMITH CONSTRUCTION

St. Cloud goes “inside-out” to eliminate water color issues

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
City of St. Cloud leaders feel confident it is nearing the end of its years-long battle with discolored water. A six-week Ice pigging operation will end Saturday, despite losing a few days to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Florida Realtors® will be working with legislative leaders to protect existing programs that provide housing for low income and vulnerable Floridians and create a new homeownership program. PHOTO/FLORIDA REALTORS

Florida Realtors® will be working with legislative leaders to protect existing programs that provide housing for low income and vulnerable Floridians and create a new homeownership program. PHOTO/FLORIDA REALTORS

Legislative relief to take place of housing funds in Realtors’ amendment campaign

Submitted By Florida Realtors®
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Florida Realtors® have announced they are pursuing a legislative solution as the fastest way to address Florida’s affordable housing crisis, including new homeownership opportunities targeted at frontline workers.
At the crux of an Osceola County lawsuit is the future of a planned Osceola Parkway expansion through Split Oak Forest, a 1,600-acre conservation area that straddles Osceola and Orange counties.

At the crux of an Osceola County lawsuit is the future of a planned Osceola Parkway expansion through Split Oak Forest, a 1,600-acre conservation area that straddles Osceola and Orange counties.

Osceola County lawsuit: Orange County Split Oak vote “unconstitutional”

Charlie Reed
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Osceola County dropped the Orange County Charter Review Committee from its lawsuit to “void” Orange County voters’ decision on Split Oak Forest last November.  But Osceola is still suing Orange County to do the same thing.
St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett will wrap up a 41-year law enforcement career when he retires Dec. 31. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett will wrap up a 41-year law enforcement career when he retires Dec. 31. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud top cop Gauntlett announces Dec. 31 retirement

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 10, 2021
St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett, who has held that post since March 2010, revealed at Thursday night’s City Council meeting that he will be retiring from the St. Cloud Police Department effective Dec. 31, 2021.
A volunteer from New Dimensions High School places a bag of food into a car truck at Friday's FarmShare food giveaway at Archie Gordon Park in Buenaventura Lakes. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

A volunteer from New Dimensions High School places a bag of food into a car truck at Friday's FarmShare food giveaway at Archie Gordon Park in Buenaventura Lakes. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola County continues addressing food insecurity

News Staff
Friday, September 10, 2021
Cars lining up along Buenaventura Boulevard when it’s still dark to attend a food giveaway has become almost routine or habit. The need for food for some families in Osceola County district 2 has been a concern even before March 2020.
A rendering of what a widened Poinciana Boulevard with a grass median would look like. Construction is anticipated to begin during the summer of 2023. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

A rendering of what a widened Poinciana Boulevard with a grass median would look like. Construction is anticipated to begin during the summer of 2023. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Public meeting Tuesday on Poinciana Blvd. widening project

Submmitted By Osceola County
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Osceola County will hold a public information meeting regarding the Poinciana Boulevard Widening Project on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) will host the meeting beginning at 6 pm.
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