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Roan Bridge will be a 276-acre mixed-use development off Old Hickory Tree Road. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Roan Bridge will be a 276-acre mixed-use development off Old Hickory Tree Road. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Major development project set for St. Cloud

Elizabeth Morrisey
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
There’s no stopping the Central Florida growth, whether it’s new homes or retail development, and St. Cloud is no exception. Dix Developments is in the process of finalizing its $400 million Roan Bridge project, a 276-acre mixed-use development off Old Hickory Tree Road.
Christopher Otero-Rivera

Christopher Otero-Rivera

Murder trial for two accused of killing St. Cloud mom starts Monday

Brian McBride
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The murder trial of two men accused of killing St. Cloud mother Nicole Montalvo is expected to begin Monday. Christopher Otero-Rivera and Angel Rivera have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Montalvo. Christopher was Montalvo’s ex-husband, while Angel was her father in-law.
Hart Memorial Library

Hart Memorial Library

Osceola Library System returns to regular hours

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
 The Osceola Library System returns to full service hours beginning Monday, April 5.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the library operated under an abbreviated schedule but is now resuming evening and Sunday hours.
PHOTO/METRO

PHOTO/METRO

Kissimmee man killed in Poinciana Parkway crash

Brian McBride - Editor
Monday, March 29, 2021
A Kissimmee man was killed in a Poinciana Parkway crash on Monday after his vehicle entered the oncoming lanes. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, a 51-year-old Kissimmee man was driving a 2011 Ford Edge southbound on the parkway near Marigold Avenue at about 7:45 a.m.
Photo/Osceola County Fire Rescue

Photo/Osceola County Fire Rescue

Two teens rescued by firefighters from malfunctioned Old Town ride

News Staff
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Two teens were rescued on Thursday at Old Town after a slingshot ride malfunctioned.  Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Kissimmee Fire Department worked together on Thursday to perform a successful high angle rescue of two teens who  became stuck, suspended 30 to 40 feet in the air on a the ride.
Maximum household income

Maximum household income

Kissimmee offering roof replacement program

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The city of Kissimmee has a program to assist with replacing damaged roofs.   The city will pay up to a maximum of $12,000 in the form of a five year deferred forgivable loan at a zero percent interest.  The loan does not need to be repaid as the homeowner continues to occupy the residence.
Map of Brown Chapel Road project

Map of Brown Chapel Road project

Section of Brown Chapel Road scheduled for resurfacing

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Osceola County officials are advising the public that a section of Brown Chapel Road is tentatively scheduled for resurfacing from March 30 through April 12. The section will be from U.S. Highway 192 to East Lake Shore Boulevard. Work will be performed daily from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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