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Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said the House continues to make offers to the Senate about a tax package and a budget that must be completed by the July 1 start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said the House continues to make offers to the Senate about a tax package and a budget that must be completed by the July 1 start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Legislature: state budget talks not ‘any closer’

Jim Turner
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
News Service of Florida — As budget talks remain stalled, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.
Casmore Shaw, a former Osceola County School Board candidate, as arrested Monday charged with child abuse – simple assault or battery.

Casmore Shaw, a former Osceola County School Board candidate, as arrested Monday charged with child abuse – simple assault or battery.

School substitute, former Osceola School Board candidate arrested for child abuse

Ken Jackson
Monday, May 12, 2025
A substitute teacher with history of community involvement has been arrested after St. Cloud Police say he reportedly grabbed a student by the shirt and threw him into a classroom wall at Neptune Elementary School.Casmore Shaw, 71, is charged with child abuse – simple assault or battery.
Members of the Unit 737 hospitality union came in force to Tuesday’s Kissimmee City Commission meeting to oppose a proposal to develop an extended-stay project at Toho Square, saying it wouldn’t generate enough jobs and would bring a clientele similar to U.S. 192 corridor hotels. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Members of the Unit 737 hospitality union came in force to Tuesday’s Kissimmee City Commission meeting to oppose a proposal to develop an extended-stay project at Toho Square, saying it wouldn’t generate enough jobs and would bring a clientele similar to U.S. 192 corridor hotels. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

City of Kissimmee to hoteliers: come back with refined plans

Ken Jackson
Monday, May 12, 2025
Stating that the City Commission is looking for projects that are “just right” like in the Goldilocks fable, Kissimmee officials asked developers who have submitted plans for downtown hotel projects to rework and resubmit them in 30 days.
Caroline Schumacher, who currently serves as President and CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship, Foundation (ASF), previous spent nearly two decades working with GKTW in volunteer services, guest services, and operations leadership.

Caroline Schumacher, who currently serves as President and CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship, Foundation (ASF), previous spent nearly two decades working with GKTW in volunteer services, guest services, and operations leadership.

Give Kids the World Village names new CEO

Staff Report
Monday, May 12, 2025
Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee has announced that, effective June 9, Caroline Schumacher will join the village that provides wish vacations to terminally-ill children and their families as its President and CEO.
Two brush fires in the Lake Lizzie and Bass Road areas of eastern Osceola County that officials say were started by lightning have charred about 600 acres and are 80% contained. (Photo/Josh Meyers)

Two brush fires in the Lake Lizzie and Bass Road areas of eastern Osceola County that officials say were started by lightning have charred about 600 acres and are 80% contained. (Photo/Josh Meyers)

UPDATE: Lake Lizzie brush fire now 100% contained, fire officials say

Staff Report
Saturday, May 10, 2025
SUNDAY UPDATE: Per the Florida Forest Service, the brush fire near Lake Lizzie is now 100% contained. Forest Service personnel remain on scene; there is no risk to structures at this time.
Signs at the Chisholm Park and Lakefront Park boat ramp lots will guide users on paying via an app or the Passport Parking website.

Signs at the Chisholm Park and Lakefront Park boat ramp lots will guide users on paying via an app or the Passport Parking website.

St. Cloud implements boat trailer parking fees; Kissimmee yard waste pickup

Staff Report
Saturday, May 10, 2025
St. Cloud announces trailer parking fees at boat rampsThe City of St. Cloud announced Friday that it will implement paid parking for all vehicles with trailers in the parking lots and overflow lots at the boat ramps later this month.
House Speaker Daniel Perez accused the Senate of backing out of a tax-cut proposal. (Photo/Colin Hackley, NSF File)

House Speaker Daniel Perez accused the Senate of backing out of a tax-cut proposal. (Photo/Colin Hackley, NSF File)

Tax cuts derail state budget talks

Jim Turner
Friday, May 9, 2025
News Service of Florida: Legislative budget talks blew up Friday, as the House, the Senate and Gov. Ron DeSantis tangle over tax cuts.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it observed the county Code Enforcement officer steal a package from in front of a St. Cloud home. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it observed the county Code Enforcement officer steal a package from in front of a St. Cloud home. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Osceola code enforcement officer arrested; see what she's accused of

Staff Report
Friday, May 9, 2025
Osceola County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Code Enforcement Officer they say stole a package containing a cellphone from in front of a St. Cloud home.Vanessa Ramon, 37, was arrested and charged with felony grand theft in connection to the April 16 incident.
Osceola County Veterans Council First Vice Commander, Army veteran Helen Dottie Addams, presents a $500 scholarship and certificate of appreciation to Kissimmee Scouting America Troop 662 for their veteran-related community activity throughout the year. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Osceola County Veterans Council First Vice Commander, Army veteran Helen Dottie Addams, presents a $500 scholarship and certificate of appreciation to Kissimmee Scouting America Troop 662 for their veteran-related community activity throughout the year. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Veterans celebrated at annual dinner

Terry Lloyd
Friday, May 9, 2025
The Osceola County Veterans Council (OCVC) is an all-volunteer organization that provides Honor Guard Details, and Color Guard Details, and is a driving force in the Osceola County’s annual Veterans Day Parade.
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