Osceola County extends emergency declaration, discusses assistance for residents

The Osceola Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 on Monday to extend an existing state of emergency for Osceola County as part of its response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Governor of Puerto Rico implements widespread protections to address the COVID-19

Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced is implementing some of the most widespread protections in the United States as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Suspects arrested after robbing woman at ATM

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men who robbed a woman using an ATM inside a Wawa store On March 17, at approximately 2:25 p.m., deputies were alerted to the Wawa located at 2148 E Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, in reference to a robbery.

Take advantage of grab-n-go meals for Poinciana students

For the duration of time that both Osceola and Polk County students will be “home schooled,” there are sites throughout Poinciana servicing free grab-n-go meals to children.  Go to https://summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com for a listing of schools and times for pick-up.

Hundreds of cars loaded with food at drive-through pantry amid pandemic

The line of hundreds of cars snaked through the parking lot of Osceola Heritage Park as people waited to get some much-needed food at a drive through pantry on Thursday. It was community aid quickly set up through multiple organizations coming together to help those in need.

Kissimmee man shot and killed

A Kissimmee man was shot and killed on Tuesday. According to a Kissimmee police press release at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Kissimmee Police Department responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of Cancun Court. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Marco Stampp with a gunshot wound.

Local groups organizing drive-through pantry for families in need due to COVID-19

Multiple organizations in the Osceola County are community coming together to help those in need with food at an Osceola Heritage Park drive-through pantry Thursday. It will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at OHP, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. Once at the property, follow the signs to the location.