Kissimmee seeks resident input for federal funds use

The city of Kissimmee’s Development Services Department is seeking input from residents as part of the revision process for its Five Year Comprehensive Plan.

Joe Biden wins primary in Osceola County, wins Florida

With 72 percent of precincts reporting in Florida, Joe Biden had secured 61.2 percent of the vote, while Bernie Sanders only had 22.6 percent.  In Osceola County, with 85 percent of precincts reporting, Biden had secured 50.12 percent of the vote, while Sanders has a low 28.8 percent.

State killing state testing requirements, expanding time students are out of school due to COVID-19

 Gov. Ron Desantis has ordered the elimination of state testing requirements for its K-12 schools because of growing concerns over the coronavirus,   School grades are also being waived. Plus, the state is extending the time students aren’t on campus until April 15.

City of Kissimmee issues local State of Emergency declaration due to COVID-19

The city of Kissimmee issued a local State of Emergency declaration at 10:15 a.m., on Monday in response to the coronavirus impacting the United States.

Osceola County declares state of emergency due to coronavirus, cases increase to 6

Osceola County declared a state of emergency on Monday due to the widespread COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. County officials, as well as dignitaries from the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, held a media briefing from the Emergency Management office.

Voting is still on in Osceola County, despite coronavirus concerns

By Rachel Christian Coronavirus concerns are shutting down public schools, concerts and theme parks. But Tuesday’s presidential primary elections in Florida are still a go, said Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington on Saturday.

Kissimmee, police fire departments changing protocol due to coronavirus

 The city of Kissimmee Police and Fire departments are making some changes in the way they respond to request for assistance.