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KUA reported a single-day electricity usage record Tuesday, thanks to the heat

KUA reported a single-day electricity usage record Tuesday, thanks to the heat

The heat is on, and KUA sets new all-time High for electricity use

News Staff
Thursday, August 19, 2021
The heat index this week has approached or topped 105 this week with a lack of cooling afternoon thunderstorms. Accordingly, residents have set a new all-time record for Kissimmee Utility Authority electricity use. KUA recorded an instantaneous system peak of 400.1 megawatts at 5:13 p.m.
SkyWater, which specializes in development and manufacturing of integrated circuits, has taken over operation of the Center of NeoVation from the University of Central Florida. FILE PHOTO

SkyWater, which specializes in development and manufacturing of integrated circuits, has taken over operation of the Center of NeoVation from the University of Central Florida. FILE PHOTO

NeoCity back in business with tech firm replacing UCF

Charlie Reed - For the News-Gazette
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
SkyWater Technology is producing semiconductors for the military at the $75 million fabrication facility at NeoCity built by Osceola County. More importantly, they’re hiring. The Minnesota-based company is looking for engineers, managers and technicians.
When Ashley Ann Carino Barreto, representing the area as Miss South Kissimmee, was announced as Miss Florida USA 2021 last month, it was the first time that the winner had come from Kissimmee or the Osceola County area. SUBMITTED PHOTO

When Ashley Ann Carino Barreto, representing the area as Miss South Kissimmee, was announced as Miss Florida USA 2021 last month, it was the first time that the winner had come from Kissimmee or the Osceola County area. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kissimmee’s first Miss Florida crowned

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The upcoming Miss USA pageant could feature at least one “first” — just like the Miss Florida event already has.
The Osceola County School Board has a approved a mask mandate for elementary and middle school students beginning Monday. PHOTO/METRO

The Osceola County School Board has a approved a mask mandate for elementary and middle school students beginning Monday. PHOTO/METRO

Osceola School Board votes to require masks for students through 8th grade thru Oct. 4 with opt-out clause

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Tuesday night, late into a four-and-a-half hour meeting, the Osceola County School Board approved a mask mandate similar to one in place in Orange County that allows parents to opt-out their children in writing. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote, with Board member Jon Arguello voting against.
Pastor Rupert Henry, whose Foster Youth Connection has worked to help reduce the number of foster youth in Osceola County, was a local driving force to bring CarePortal to the area. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pastor Rupert Henry, whose Foster Youth Connection has worked to help reduce the number of foster youth in Osceola County, was a local driving force to bring CarePortal to the area. SUBMITTED PHOTO

CarePortal teams up with local churches for kids in crisis

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
CarePortal, a way to unite people who want to deliver help to families and children in danger of falling into the foster care system, has come to Osceola County.
The parents of Taylor Bracey, the Liberty High student involved in the physical altercation with a school resource officer, spoke at a press conference days after the incident. PHOTO/CHARLIE REED

The parents of Taylor Bracey, the Liberty High student involved in the physical altercation with a school resource officer, spoke at a press conference days after the incident. PHOTO/CHARLIE REED

State Attorney: Deputy who slammed Liberty High student to ground won't face charges

Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Liberty High school resource officer who was seen on camera slamming a female student to the ground in a January incident will not face criminal charges. That was the message given by 9th District State Attorney Monique Worrell at a Tuesday press conference at the Osceola County Courthouse.
Kissimmee motorcyclist killed in 192-Vineland crash Monday morning

Kissimmee motorcyclist killed in 192-Vineland crash Monday morning

Kissimmee motorcyclist killed in 192-Vineland crash Monday morning

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol reported this morning that a 41-year-old Kissimmee motorcyclist was killed in a collision at U.S. Highway 192 near Vineland Road. Per the #FHP report, the motorcyclist failed to stop for an unknown reason when a car driven by a St.
The state of Florida released COVID-19 case data like this daily (or sometimes twice daily) in 2020. State House Democrats are asking for a return to daily stats instead of the weekly report that's gone out since June.

The state of Florida released COVID-19 case data like this daily (or sometimes twice daily) in 2020. State House Democrats are asking for a return to daily stats instead of the weekly report that's gone out since June.

Rep. Kristen Arrington agrees with fellow Democrats on return of daily state COVID-19 data

Ken Jackson
Saturday, August 14, 2021
State Rep. Kristen Arrington, whose District 43 includes much of Kissimmee and Poinciana, said late last week she supported the push from other House Democrats to reinstate daily reporting of COVID-19 data.
People line up to get tested at the COVID-19 site at Osceola County Stadium, which opened at 9 a.m. Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

People line up to get tested at the COVID-19 site at Osceola County Stadium, which opened at 9 a.m. Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

OHP COVID-19 test site open; online appointments available

Ken Jackson
Friday, August 13, 2021
The COVID-19 testing site at Osceola Heritage Park is now open, and will remain open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a free walk-up site in front of Osceola County Stadium; enter the park off Bill Beck Boulevard across the street from Gateway High School and park on the right.
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