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Paint the Cloud Green photos by Taylor McFee

Paint the Cloud Green photos by Taylor McFee

A Green light to party in St. Cloud Saturday!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
St. Cloud threw a celebration Saturday of all things Irish in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.The Paint the Cloud Green parade of lights and celebration brought out the ‘Erin Go Bragh’ spirit with a kids zone, food trucks, live music by The Supervillains and of course a green-inspired night parade.
This year’s cast of nominated Women Warriors, from left: Deana Johnson Taylor, Pastor Tamika Holley, Marilyn Cortes-Lovato, Arabella Weaver and Gabrielle Sanders-Morency. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

This year’s cast of nominated Women Warriors, from left: Deana Johnson Taylor, Pastor Tamika Holley, Marilyn Cortes-Lovato, Arabella Weaver and Gabrielle Sanders-Morency. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

County honors Women Warriors who’ve ‘left a lasting mark’

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Since 2015, when County Commission Viviana Janer spearheaded the exercise, Osceola County has annually named a group of “Woman Warriors”— those known for their positive contributions to the community.“These are women who have left a lasting mark on Osceola County,” Janer said.
Four of five Osceola County Commissioners are in at least their fifth term. The state legislature is considering a bill limiting commissioners to two full terms of eight years. PHOTO/CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC MEDIA

Four of five Osceola County Commissioners are in at least their fifth term. The state legislature is considering a bill limiting commissioners to two full terms of eight years. PHOTO/CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC MEDIA

State lawmakers look at county term limits

Dara Kam
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
News Service of Florida — Rural officials are balking at legislation that would allow voters to decide whether county commissioners should be limited to eight years in office, arguing that the restriction would quash the voices of local residents.
Three people from Orlando, including a 5-year-old boy, are dead after a head-on collision Sunday afternoon on Kenansville Road, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Three people from Orlando, including a 5-year-old boy, are dead after a head-on collision Sunday afternoon on Kenansville Road, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

FHP report: 3 killed in Sunday Kenansville Road/441 head-on collision

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
Three people from Orlando, including a 5-year-old boy, are dead after a head-on collision Sunday afternoon on Kenansville Road, Florida Highway Patrol reports.The crash had lanes in both directions closed on the road, U.S.
An unidentified man was struck and killed Monday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 192 near Druid Way.

An unidentified man was struck and killed Monday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 192 near Druid Way.

Pedestrian struck and killed in U.S. 192 crash

Kristin Hurst
Sunday, March 16, 2025
An unidentified man was struck and killed Monday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 192 near Druid Way in Harmony West, Florida Highway Patrol troopers say.The incident occurred in the eastbound lanes.
PHOTO/https://www.arrington4florida.com/

PHOTO/https://www.arrington4florida.com/

Arrington files hit-and-run restitution, responder mental health bills

News Staff
Friday, March 14, 2025
Osceola County’s state Senator Kristen Arrington has sponsored a bill this legislative session aimed to strengthen penalties for drivers that leave the scene of a crash resulting in damage to a vehicle or property. Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) filed the companion House bill.
Nadya Ali serves a Puerto Rican latte from Mango Bird Coffee Project in Kissimmee. PHOTO/MICHELLE KOSTUCH

Nadya Ali serves a Puerto Rican latte from Mango Bird Coffee Project in Kissimmee. PHOTO/MICHELLE KOSTUCH

Local coffee brand blends Puerto Rican heritage, sustainability

Michelle Kostuch
Friday, March 14, 2025
As you pour your morning coffee, do you think about its journey to your cup?Nadya Ali does, and that’s one of the things that drove her to start Mango Bird Coffee Project, an ethical, sustainable Puerto Rican coffee brand in the Kissimmee area.
Police News

Police News

Police News

Two Arrested In Drive-by Shooting
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men suspected of shooting at a vehicle last week in a potential gang-related dispute.Deputies responded to the RaceTrac, 8019 West U.S. Highway 192 on Feb. 19 around 11:30 p.m.
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