New Osceola sheriff working to solidify administration

Sheriff Marco Lopez is still getting his new administration in order after taking office earlier this month.  “We’ve had some difficulties transitioning here.

City of Kissimmee receives $76,000 in grants to install new fitness trail

The Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department recently opened the Mill Slough Park Fitness Trail at 2138 Agate Street to offer residents and visitors a well-shaded area to continue their exercise routines outdoors.

102 students quarantined at Gateway High due to COVID-19 concerns

A total of 102 students were quarantined at Gateway High School in Kissimmee due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the Osceola County School District website. The latest numbers reflect the number of cases on the week of Jan. 11. Ten students tested positive for the coronavirus at Gateway.

BVL area roads scheduled for micro-resurfacing work

Osceola County officials said the following roads in the Buenaventura Lakes area are tentatively scheduled for micro surfacing from Jan. 25 through Feb. 5. Microsurfacing is applied in order to help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provide a new driving surface.

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County provides update on vaccine availability

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (FDOH-Osceola) is preparing for the next allocation of COVID-19 vaccine. FDOH-Osceola staff has contacted those who registered by phone or email prior to registration closing to offer appointments.

Osceola Sheriff's Office to increase patrols, send support team to Tallahassee for Biden inauguration

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols on the street and sending a support unit to Tallahassee on Wednesday to help maintain peace for Joe Biden’s inauguration.