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Who doesn’t love driving a remote control robot, or check out the heavens in a really big telescope? Both were on display Saturday at the NeoCity STEM Day. (Photos/Terry Lloyd)

Who doesn’t love driving a remote control robot, or check out the heavens in a really big telescope? Both were on display Saturday at the NeoCity STEM Day. (Photos/Terry Lloyd)

NeoCity Hosts annual Community STEM Day

Saturday afternoon, hundreds of children and parents attended the second annual NeoCity STEM Day, celebrating science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive demos and hands-on activities.
Previously offered as an online-only service, the program has shifted to a hybrid model, allowing for both virtual and in-person visits at the organization’s Kissimmee Health Center.

Previously offered as an online-only service, the program has shifted to a hybrid model, allowing for both virtual and in-person visits at the organization’s Kissimmee Health Center.

New program brings free and low-cost mental health care to Osceola residents

Planned Parenthood has launched a new short-term mental health care program in Osceola County, offering free and low-cost services to qualifying patients and expanding access for residents who often face barriers to care.
The school’s turnaround over the past five years illustrates that these accomplishments have in fact taken place. Tohopekaliga improved from a “D” to an “A” school, driven by consistent implementation of AVID strategies, rigorous and engaging instruction, strong relationships between students and staff, and a culture of belief in student success, Arscott said.

The school’s turnaround over the past five years illustrates that these accomplishments have in fact taken place. Tohopekaliga improved from a “D” to an “A” school, driven by consistent implementation of AVID strategies, rigorous and engaging instruction, strong relationships between students and staff, and a culture of belief in student success, Arscott said.

Tohopekaliga High earns national AVID distinction

Tohopekaliga High School in Kissimmee has achieved national recognition as an AVID Demonstration School, joining an elite group of 24 schools in Florida—and only the fourth in Osceola County—to earn the distinction.
RISE team members, from left: ShaShaunte Jernigan, Olymphia Davis, Ingrid Keesler, Edward Lay, Karla Martinez, Aimee Soileau and Ana Nascimento (Submitted photo).

RISE team members, from left: ShaShaunte Jernigan, Olymphia Davis, Ingrid Keesler, Edward Lay, Karla Martinez, Aimee Soileau and Ana Nascimento (Submitted photo).

Peer-support mental health program launches

Breakthrough, a youth mental health program operated by RISE Community Solutions, is now servicing Osceola County with support from an AdventHealth Central Florida Community Impact Grant.
The Florida Semiconductor Engine, headquartered at NeoCity, has advanced into Phase 2 of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. The advancement will bring up to $45 million in federal funding through 2029.

The Florida Semiconductor Engine, headquartered at NeoCity, has advanced into Phase 2 of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. The advancement will bring up to $45 million in federal funding through 2029.

NEWS BRIEFS — Virtual Student Art Exhibit opens; Semiconductor Engine gets federal funding; Kissimmee seeking Recreation program submissions

Virtual Student Art Exhibit and People’s Choice Contest opens MondayThe Rotary Club of Kissimmee West and the Osceola County School District present the 11th Virtual Student Art Exhibit and People’s Choice Contest.
LDS Church leaders presented a check at Monday’s Orlando Magic game at the Kia Center. (Submitted Photo)

LDS Church leaders presented a check at Monday’s Orlando Magic game at the Kia Center. (Submitted Photo)

$160K raised through Light the World Giving Machines

The Light the World Giving Machine, a giving-focused vending machine sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, raised over $160,000 for local and global charities during the last holiday season, church leaders reported.
With NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard, the Integrity blazed its way into the heavens from Lauchpad 39-B at 6:35 p.m. (Photo/NASA Twitter)

With NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard, the Integrity blazed its way into the heavens from Lauchpad 39-B at 6:35 p.m. (Photo/NASA Twitter)

Back to the moon (and back) -- Artemis lifts off

While four astronauts aboard the Artemis II Orion spacecraft didn't go to the moon, the mission that lifted off Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station paved the way for a mission there in 2028.
As soon as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday requiring voters to prove their citizenship in future elections, voting rights groups filed a legal challenge against it.

As soon as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday requiring voters to prove their citizenship in future elections, voting rights groups filed a legal challenge against it.

Lawsuit filed as DeSantis signs Florida’s version of the SAVE Act

News Service of Florida — As soon as Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday requiring voters to prove their citizenship in future elections, voting rights groups filed a legal challenge against it.The bill (HB 991) part of which takes effect Jan.
Safe Surrender is an opportunity for U.S. citizens with outstanding non-violent Osceola County misdemeanor or traffic warrants to safely turn themselves in and have their warrants reviewed, court dates reset and potentially resolved instead of being arrested.

Safe Surrender is an opportunity for U.S. citizens with outstanding non-violent Osceola County misdemeanor or traffic warrants to safely turn themselves in and have their warrants reviewed, court dates reset and potentially resolved instead of being arrested.

Safely deal with your simple Osceola warrant at Safe Surrender event

Misdemeanor warrants for failing to appear for a court date, traffic warrant or a violation of probation are minor, but they bog down dockets for the courts and judges.