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Osceola County administration building

Osceola County administration building

Osceola County in negotiations to replace UCF in NeoCity

The Osceola County Board of Commissioners released a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday between Osceola County and a potential partner, which if agreed to at the upcoming County Commission meeting on Monday, would replace the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) role with...
Map of county road resurfacing projects.

Map of county road resurfacing projects.

County road resurfacing projects planned for district 3

Osceola County officials have announced that the following roads are tentatively scheduled for resurfacing in October. *Monday, Oct. 5,  through Friday Oct. 9: Windmill Point Boulevard – Pleasant Hill Road to Lanesboro Street. *Monday Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct.
PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE Mark Durbin was the Kissimmee city manager for 23 years before retiring in 2010.

PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE Mark Durbin was the Kissimmee city manager for 23 years before retiring in 2010.

The passing of a legend: City manager led Kissimmee’s bountiful progress

He danced on stage as Elwood Blues. He glided across a rink playing roller hockey. And he was one of the longest and most respected city managers in the city of Kissimmee. Mark Durbin, 65, passed away at his home in Kissimmee from pancreatic cancer on Sept. 22. He fought to the very end.
St. Cloud City Hall

St. Cloud City Hall

City Council votes to purchase Hastings Ranch

The St. Cloud City Council voted Thursday night to purchase Hastings Ranch, a 219-acre park that includes an event facility, greenspace and a lake. “With this vote, the City Council prioritized greenspace and the environment over houses and highways,” City Manager William Sturgeon said.