Gas prices continued their volatile run in 2024 last week, AAA said. Florida gas prices rose 13 cents early last week. From there, the state average declined 6 cents through the weekend. Sunday's state average was $3.58 per gallon. On Wednesday, the state average reached a new 2024 high…
IN THE NEWS — Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, St. Cloud Hospital debuts new defibrillators, and more
Dispose of unwanted medications on Saturday’s Take Back DayTwice a year, on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, law enforcement, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the medical community encourage people to turn in and dispose of expired, unwanted and unused prescription medications…
Osceola County has two new high school state champions.St. Cloud’s Mikey Ziss set state records and won double gold medals at the FHSAA Class 3A weightlifting championships Friday, while Liberty’s Kevin Hill won the first individual state championship in school history winning the Class 2A…
A Kissimmee man was killed early Sunday morning in the Hunter's Creek area when the Florida Highway Patrol says another driver pulled out of a driveway and into his direct path.According to the FHP crash report, just after 3 a.m. the 38-year-old man was headed south on Orange Blossom Trail south of…
What is the annual economic impact of tourism in Osceola County?Eleven figures. That’s a lot of numbers.Per a report released Friday by Experience Kissimmee, the county’s tourism marketing arm, its research concluded that the tourism industry generated a $10 billion economic impact between 2022 and…
This week's Toho Water Authority line flushing operations will occur in neighborhoods between Canoe Creek and Old Canoe Creek roads, south of the Florida's Turnpike interchange, this week. Customers are likely to experience a temporary drop in water pressure and discolored water. Water pressure and…
Experience Kissimmee, Osceola County’s tourism marketing arm, touts Kissimmee as the “Vacation Home Capital of the World.”The county boasts 35,000 vacation homes, with properties available for rent for as low as $75 per night for smaller, basic accommodations, up to lavish mega-mansions for upwards…
Chris Blanton, a former standout football player at Troy State who has coaching experience at several local high schools, has been named Celebration’s new head coach.Blanton replaces Jed Ebersole, who was hired in January but departed a month later among non-allowable recruiting allegations.…
The NBA G League announced Thursday that Osceola Magic point guard Mac McClung has been named to the 2023-24 All-NBA G League First Team and fellow guard Trevelin Queen was named to the Second Team.It marks McClung's first time earning the league's top honors and the second time for Queen.McClung…
Are you looking to purchase your first home in Osceola County? Are you eager to become a homeowner? A first home purchase can be a thrilling and challenging experience, but it’s also a significant milestone. Fortunately, the Osceola County Housing Department offers various programs and resources to…
Currently, the possession of small amounts of cannabis in Florida is illegal, along with its sale and delivery. Yet, a cannabis legalization ballot will go before voters in the November 2024 election.Despite the legal status of cannabis in Florida, 4/20 celebrations are common. While it not as…
IN THE NEWS — Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, St. Cloud Hospital debuts new defibrillators, and more
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Dispose of unwanted medications on Saturday’s Take Back DayTwice a year, on National Prescription…
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A Kissimmee man was killed early Sunday morning in the Hunter's Creek area when the Florida Highway…
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What is the annual economic impact of tourism in Osceola County?Eleven figures. That’s a lot of…
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Gas prices continued their volatile run in 2024 last week, AAA said.
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Experience Kissimmee, Osceola County’s tourism marketing arm, touts Kissimmee as the “Vacation Home Capital of the World.”The county boasts 35,000 vacation…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance in Kissimmee Thursday to sign into law legislation he said would, “Help enhance the student experience.”In front of an…
Ken Jackson
First generation Tesla cars are coming to the time in their lifespan when it’s time to trade them in, or leases are expiring.Many of those will now come to a…
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Osceola County has two new high school state champions.St. Cloud’s Mikey Ziss set state records and won double gold medals at the FHSAA Class 3A weightlifting…
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Chris Blanton, a former standout football player at Troy State who has coaching experience at several local high schools, has been named Celebration’s new head…
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The NBA G League announced Thursday that Osceola Magic point guard Mac McClung has been named to the 2023-24 All-NBA G League First Team and fellow guard…
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Johanna Gómez
Are you looking to purchase your first home in Osceola County? Are you eager to become a homeowner? A first home purchase can be a thrilling and challenging…
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With the warmer Central Florida spring weather now here, alligators will be becoming more active and visible.According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife…
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The City of St. Cloud’s Semi-Annual City-Wide Garage Sale is set for this weekend, April 19-21. Any resident or business in city limits can hold a garage sale…
