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Osceola County Commission Chairman Brandon Arrington and County Manager Don Fisher, with Fire Chief Larry Collier, get an explanation of the capabilities of Osceola County Fire Rescue EMS’ new Heavy Rescue 1 Thursday. (Photo/Osceola County)

Osceola County Commission Chairman Brandon Arrington and County Manager Don Fisher, with Fire Chief Larry Collier, get an explanation of the capabilities of Osceola County Fire Rescue EMS’ new Heavy Rescue 1 Thursday. (Photo/Osceola County)

Osceola County firefighters ready to do some Heavy (Rescue) lifting

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS has a new piece of equipment that can do it all.Heavy Rescue 1, called a “toolbox on wheels” in firefighting circles, went into service last week with a traditional “wet-down” ceremony in NeoCity.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks to supporters during a campaign stop at Nación de Fe church in Kissimmee on Friday. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., speaks to supporters during a campaign stop at Nación de Fe church in Kissimmee on Friday. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

Gubernatorial candidate Donalds makes Kissimmee stop

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds made a stop at Nación de Fe church in Kissimmee Friday night, where he met with supporters and shared his journey to the race for governor.Endorsed by President Trump, Donalds, who is currently serving his third term in the U.S.
The Osceola Council on Aging will open the online pre-application period for Buen Vecino, on Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m.

The Osceola Council on Aging will open the online pre-application period for Buen Vecino, on Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m.

Application period for Buen Vecino opens Friday

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Osceola Council on Aging will open the online pre-application period for Buen Vecino, on Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m.Buen Vecino is a new affordable housing community for adults age 62 and older in Buenaventura Lakes.
Police say that a Mitsubishi Lancer that was rammed by the ex-boyfriend of its passenger in another vehicle crashed into an Osceola County Sheriff's pickup truck that was responding to the victim's 911 call. (Photos/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Police say that a Mitsubishi Lancer that was rammed by the ex-boyfriend of its passenger in another vehicle crashed into an Osceola County Sheriff's pickup truck that was responding to the victim's 911 call. (Photos/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Police: Ex-boyfriend caused violent 192 crash that involved Sheriff’s deputy

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A 21-year-old St. Cloud man is in jail after Sheriff’s deputies say he caused a crash that involved a Sheriff’s Office pickup truck on East U.S. Highway 192 late Monday night while chasing after his ex-girlfriend in another car.
Traveling through Celebration to get to State Road 417 north from I-4 East will be one of the detours required in June as part of the Moving I-4 Forward Program. (Graphic/FDOT)

Traveling through Celebration to get to State Road 417 north from I-4 East will be one of the detours required in June as part of the Moving I-4 Forward Program. (Graphic/FDOT)

I-4 closures for Moving Forward program continue in June

Staff Report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has scheduled the following closures to support ongoing construction activities for the Moving I-4 Forward Program.
Monday was June 1. Happy New Month—and welcome to the start of another Atlantic hurricane season.

Monday was June 1. Happy New Month—and welcome to the start of another Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane season arrives—are you ready?

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Monday was June 1.Happy New Month—and welcome to the start of another Atlantic hurricane season.Florida, and the entire Atlantic and Gulf coasts, got a much needed reprieve in 2025.
The FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will provide the Kissimmee Gateway Airport $10 million, about half the price tag for a newer, taller control tower. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will provide the Kissimmee Gateway Airport $10 million, about half the price tag for a newer, taller control tower. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Federal funds coming for newer, taller Kissimmee Airport tower

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive a $10 million federal grant to help replace its aging control tower.
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