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Jesus Perez Jr. has been arrested and charged in a March 30 road rage shooting in the Publix parking lot on Cypress Parkway. MUG/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Jesus Perez Jr. has been arrested and charged in a March 30 road rage shooting in the Publix parking lot on Cypress Parkway. MUG/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Attempted murder arrest made from Poinciana Publix parking lot shooting

Kristin Hurst
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a March road rage incident that escalated into a shooting in the parking lot of a Kissimmee Publix.According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred at the Publix located on Cypress On March 30 Parkway.
The state average price at the pump rose 15 cents per gallon early last week, reaching $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, before drifting lower to $3.19 to start the week. GRAPHIC/AAA

The state average price at the pump rose 15 cents per gallon early last week, reaching $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, before drifting lower to $3.19 to start the week. GRAPHIC/AAA

Despite prices on a yo-yo, AAA says crude oil prices fall to four-year lows

Staff Report
Monday, April 7, 2025
Up sharply early in the week, downward through the late week and weekend.Down a dime, up a quarter.It's the yo-yo of gas prices, which AAA say should come down in the near future due to global oil prices taking a tumble, which may be related to all of the tariff talk from President Trump.
Go see the Osceola Magic take on the Maine Celtics tonight for a shot at the NBA G League title!

Go see the Osceola Magic take on the Maine Celtics tonight for a shot at the NBA G League title!

A Shot at the 'Ship: Osceola Magic vs. Maine Celtics tonight at OHP

News Staff
Sunday, April 6, 2025
The NBA G League Eastern Conference Finals are TONIGHT at 7 p.m., when your hometown Osceola Magic take on the Maine Celtics at Osceola Heritage Park for a play in the G League Finals! The team needs your support and energy to cheer them on for a chance at a championship!Go to https://www.gofevo.
A 63-year-old St. Cloud man died Thursday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 192 near Osceola Heritage Park.

A 63-year-old St. Cloud man died Thursday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 192 near Osceola Heritage Park.

St. Cloud man killed crossing 192 near OHP Thursday night, FHP reports

News Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
A 63-year-old St. Cloud man died Thursday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 192 near Osceola Heritage Park.According to the FHP report, just after 9:30 p.m.
Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, sponsored a measure that would change requirements for high-school students. PHOTO/NSF COLIN HACKLEY

Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, sponsored a measure that would change requirements for high-school students. PHOTO/NSF COLIN HACKLEY

Florida Senate targets 'high stakes' testing in education bill

Jim Saunders
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Florida Senate Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
Police lead away Alejandro Campuzano-Moreno (black shirt) and Jose Pena-Silva (red shirt) following their arrest in a recent “jugging” scheme. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Police lead away Alejandro Campuzano-Moreno (black shirt) and Jose Pena-Silva (red shirt) following their arrest in a recent “jugging” scheme. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Police warn of ‘jugging’ after recent arrest

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a burglary scam involving people who take noticeably large cash deposits from a bank.It’s calling “jugging” or “bank jugging”, and deputies made an arrest in a recent case of it.
Hurricane Milton struck the Florida west coast and caused some damage in Osceola County. The Colorado State tropical weather research team said 2025 could see above-average storm activity in its first prediction package of the year. FILE PHOTO

Hurricane Milton struck the Florida west coast and caused some damage in Osceola County. The Colorado State tropical weather research team said 2025 could see above-average storm activity in its first prediction package of the year. FILE PHOTO

Tropical experts: above-average ’25 hurricane season predicted

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 3, 2025
With the fatigue of recent storms still firmly in many of our brains, here’s a reminder that hurricane season starts in just under two months.The experts at Colorado State University are predicting an ‘above average’ season for 2025—pretty par for the course of late.
City of Kissimmee officials cut the ceremonial ribbon on Lancaster Ranch Park Tuesday, which includes a new location for longtime area attraction Green Meadows Petting Farm. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

City of Kissimmee officials cut the ceremonial ribbon on Lancaster Ranch Park Tuesday, which includes a new location for longtime area attraction Green Meadows Petting Farm. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Kissimmee’s $150M ‘grand park’

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 3, 2025
If you grew up in Kissimmee from Generation Y on back, your school probably visited Green Meadows Petting Farm on Poinciana Boulevard, and it became a part of your childhood.
AAA High School, under construction on Nova Road and soon to get an official name, is a project that a half-penny sales tax referendum pays for in Osceola County. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

AAA High School, under construction on Nova Road and soon to get an official name, is a project that a half-penny sales tax referendum pays for in Osceola County. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

School district: Half-penny sales tax isn’t keeping up

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The half-penny sales tax, approved by voters in 2016 and earmarked specifically for school facility improvements, isn’t keeping up with skyrocketing prices of materials, Osceola School District officials said last week at a School Board workshop session.
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