Osceola businesses recover safely, creatively

Osceola County businesses are learning to pivot their plans in the recovery efforts in reopening following the statewide shutdown in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Primary election: Gibson upset by Lopez in sheriff's race

By Rachel Christian and Charlie Reed For the News-Gazette A record number of vote-by-mail ballots delivered key election results Tuesday night in the Osceola County August primary.

Man barricades himself in home to avoid arrest

A man barricaded himself inside a home for more than an hour Tuesday, while deputies where attempting to arrest him. At about 9 a.m., members from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Tourist Policing Unit responded to a Rob Way home in Kissimmee to serve arrest and search warrants.

Davenport man killed in wrong-way crash on U.S. Highway 192

A Davenport man was killed in an Osceola County crash on Saturday after hitting another vehicle head-on.   According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, for an unknown reason, the 28-year-old victim was driving a sedan-type vehicle westbound in the eastbound lanes of U.S.

Man arrested for second-degree murder

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man after he allegedly shot and killed a victim in a hotel parking lot on Friday. Jace Steven Gibson, 28, has been charged with second-degree murder.

City provides grants to businesses, non-profits

The city of St. Cloud has awarded $38,000 to local small businesses and nonprofits through its COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Stimulus Program.  With more than $200,000 remaining, local businesses are strongly urged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the funding is depleted.

Sheriff's Office searching for suspect who shot, killed man

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspect who shot and killed a man in a hotel parking lot. According to a Sheriff's Office report, deputies responded to shots fired at the Red Star Restaurant and Bar located at 4561 W. U.S.

Osceola School District's Back-To-School Transportation Parent Hotline opens Aug. 19

The Osceola County School Board knows that in the beginning of a new school year, parents and students have plenty of questions. Luckily, the answers are just a phone call or click away.