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Osceola County administration building

Osceola County administration building

Osceola County announces new COVID-19 Business Task Force

News Staff
Thursday, November 19, 2020
With COVID-19 cases surging and a worrisome Thanksgiving Holiday approaching, Osceola County Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer announced the launch of a COVID-19 Education and Compliance Task Force on Thursday.
Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzales, far left, is sworn in. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzales, far left, is sworn in. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

New Kissimmee mayor, two commissioners sworn in

News Staff
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The city of Kissimmee hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Olga González (seat 5), Commissioner Olga Castaño (seat 1), and Commissioner Carlos Alvarez III (seat 3), to the City Commission on Tuesday, Nov, 17, during a City Commission meeting held at the Kissimmee Civic Center.
Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O'Dell puts a bag of food in the back of a vehicle. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O'Dell puts a bag of food in the back of a vehicle. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

City again partners with supermarket to hand out Thanksgiving meals

News Staff
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The city of Kissimmee once again partnered with Sedano’s Supermarkets to giveaway Thanksgiving meals to pre-selected families. A total of 150 families were selected through the city and local nonprofits by those with the greatest need.
A food distribution event was recently held at The Rock Church in Kissimmee. More than 500 families were helped. SUBMITTED PHOTO

A food distribution event was recently held at The Rock Church in Kissimmee. More than 500 families were helped. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pains of the pandemic: Osceola County leads the state in unemployment

Charlie Reed
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Thousands of Osceola County residents who lost their jobs in the tourism and service industries because of the COVID-19 pandemic are still struggling to meet basic needs like buying food and paying rent. Some have gained employment elsewhere, and some have returned to their jobs.
Flu shots will be available while supplies last.

Flu shots will be available while supplies last.

Health Department offering free flu shots Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
 The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (FDOH-Osceola) will host a free drive thru flu shot event on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at its main campus located at 1875 Fortune Road in Kissimmee. Flu shots will be available for children and adults while supplies last.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Board resumes in-person meetings

News Staff
Monday, November 16, 2020
Beginning on Nov. 18, Toho Water Authority (Toho) board of supervisor meetings will return to in person meetings in the Bruce Van Meter Board Room inside the administrative building at 951 MLK Blvd. in Kissimmee. Meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.
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