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Map of Neptune Road sewer project.

Map of Neptune Road sewer project.

Lane to close on Neptune Road for sewer rehabilitation project

News Staff
Monday, October 19, 2020
   Toho Water Authority is announcing the closure of the outside westbound lane on Neptune Road between Lind Avenue and Westchester Drive starting Tuesday, Oct. 20, at approximately 9 a.m. The lane closure is necessary to conduct a sewer rehabilitation project in the Glendale Drive area.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

St. Cloud motorcyclist killed in head-on crash

Brian McBride - Editor
Monday, October 19, 2020
A St. Cloud motorcyclist was killed in a crash Monday morning after being hit head-on by a SUV while trying to pass traffic.. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist, 21, was traveling northbound on Simpson Road at about 5:40 a.m.
By Election Day, Osceola is expected to have 240,000 registered voters, according to Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington. 

By Election Day, Osceola is expected to have 240,000 registered voters, according to Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington. 

Election officials urge voters to return mail-in ballots ASAP  

Charlie Reed - For the News-Gazette
Saturday, October 17, 2020
By Charlie Reed    New voter registrations are still being processed at Osceola County’s elections office and a record 90,000 voters in the county have requested mail-in ballots. 
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 24.
Thanksgiving turkey

Thanksgiving turkey

Donations sought for community Thanksgiving

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
Continuing a tradition that has spanned more than 25 years, the annual Community Thanksgiving will be held this year, but it will be a meal delivery rather than a sit-down luncheon as in the past, due to COVID-19. For St.
From left are: Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, State Representative elect Kristen Arrington, Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer, Commissioner Brandon Arrington, School Board Chairman Kelvin Soto and Superintendent Debra Pace.

From left are: Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, State Representative elect Kristen Arrington, Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer, Commissioner Brandon Arrington, School Board Chairman Kelvin Soto and Superintendent Debra Pace.

Osceola County  supports School District with $2.3 million for programs, equipment 

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Osceola County commissioners are supporting the Osceola County School District with $2.3 million in CARES Act funds for computer equipment, rapid job training, basic education and language programs.
Osceola County School District

Osceola County School District

Poinciana High teacher under fire for racial comment

Brian McBride - Editor
Thursday, October 15, 2020
A Poinciana High School teacher is under fire after a video surfaced from her in the classroom uttering a racial comment.   According to media reports, the teacher made the comments during a discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement while a student was recording the teacher at the time.
Map of Boggy Creek Road Road resurfacing project

Map of Boggy Creek Road Road resurfacing project

Scheduled road resurfacing notice: Boggy Creek Road

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Osceola County officials are advising that a section of Boggy Creek Road is tentatively scheduled for resurfacing from Oct. 18-23. The section of Boggy Creek Road is 1,000 feet east of Fells Cove Boulevard to 600 feet west of Lakes Edge Lane. Work will be performed nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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