Kissimmee City Commission approves funding assistance to help Osceola Kowboys travel to state championship game

The city of Kissimmee Commission approved on Tuesday to donate $4,000 to assist the Osceola High School Kowboys to travel and compete in the state championship this Saturday in Tallahassee.

St. Cloud native steers Navy warship in Indian Ocean

Seaman Davina Allen, a native of St. Cloud and a St. Cloud High School graduate, is serving aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during maritime security and stability operations in the Indian Ocean.

Osceola prepares to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will soon get underway in Osceola County with hospital workers and nursing home residents to be among the first recipients.

Osceola County streamlines Business Assistance Grant program

 Based on feedback from applicants, Osceola County is streamlining the Business Assistance Grant Program to make it even easier for businesses to apply.  Details of the new grant are available on the www.weveopenedsafely.com.

Osceola County launches Buenaventura Boulevard feasibility study for transportation improvements

 Osceola County is conducting a study to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating Complete Streets improvements along Buenaventura Boulevard from Simpson Road to Osceola Parkway.

Wild Florida snake exhibit destroyed by fire, no reptiles survived

From the Wild Florida Facebook page:   "Sad to report a small electrical fire destroyed our snake exhibit today. Unfortunately none of the reptiles survived the fire and it breaks our heart to lose these beautiful animals. No one else was harmed or injured in the accident.