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Student Senate is now a full-year elective course at Gateway High. The program’s seniors are pictured. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Student Senate is now a full-year elective course at Gateway High. The program’s seniors are pictured. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Student Senate now a year-long elective at Gateway High

Allie Mello
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Gateway High School’s Student Senate Association (SSA) has been formally recognized beyond the school for its work throughout its campus and around the community.
This story, which originally appeared at Central Florida Public Media, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

This story, which originally appeared at Central Florida Public Media, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

Florida’s camping ban may affect homeless Point-In-Time count

Lillian Hernández Caraballo
Thursday, March 6, 2025
This story, which originally appeared at Central Florida Public Media, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.Nearly 400 volunteers have wrapped up this year’s homeless Point-In-Time count.
The city of Kissimmee named retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon (left) and Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway as finalists for its police chief position. PHOTOS/CITY OF ORLANDO, CITY OF CLERMONT

The city of Kissimmee named retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon (left) and Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway as finalists for its police chief position. PHOTOS/CITY OF ORLANDO, CITY OF CLERMONT

City of Kissimmee narrows down police chief list to 2 finalists

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 6, 2025
At the end of a lengthy press release the city of Kissimmee issued Wednesday night after the close of business, it announced it has narrowed down its search for a new police chief to two finalists.
Those criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech Tuesday said it offered no solutions. FILE PHOTO

Those criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech Tuesday said it offered no solutions. FILE PHOTO

Meanwhile, DeSantis has his DeTractors ...

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Much like the Democratic Party's response to President Donald Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night, there were those who had a response to Governor Ron Desantis' State of the State address during the first day of Florida’s 2025 Legislative session on Tuesday.
Photos by Taylor McFee

Photos by Taylor McFee

Hey St. Cloud, It’s back — so splash away, kids!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
After some time of closure for a refurbishing and resurfacing, the splash pad at St. Cloud Lakefront Park near Lakeshore Boulevard and New York Avenue reopened on Saturday. The pad will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Photos by Taylor McFee
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with reporters after his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. PHOTO/JIM SAUNDERS, NSF

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with reporters after his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. PHOTO/JIM SAUNDERS, NSF

DeSantis targets ballot initiatives, taxes in State of the State Address

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
News Service of Florida: While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking down on illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday helped launch the 2025 legislative session by calling for revamping the ballot-initiative process, curbing property taxes and revisiting gun laws.
A 16-year-old male from Orlando was killed early Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a turn onto U.S. Highway 192, fell and was struck by one, or possibly two cars, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A 16-year-old male from Orlando was killed early Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a turn onto U.S. Highway 192, fell and was struck by one, or possibly two cars, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

FHP report: Orlando teen killed on motorcycle in early Tuesday crash

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
A 16-year-old male from Orlando was killed early Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a turn onto U.S. Highway 192, fell and was struck by one, or possibly two cars, Florida Highway Patrol reports.According to FHP's crash report, around 1:20 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne's graphical hazard list shows a potential for severe thunderstorms, wind and lightning on Wednesday. GRAPHIC/NWS

The National Weather Service in Melbourne's graphical hazard list shows a potential for severe thunderstorms, wind and lightning on Wednesday. GRAPHIC/NWS

Forecasters: Be wary of Wednesday's weather

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
While we just had a near perfect weather weekend, and today (Monday) is much the same, forecasters warn Wednesday, particularly midday, could bring gusty winds ahead a line of strong storms associated with a cold front.
On Thursday—John Macerelli III's 38th birthday, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.

On Thursday—John Macerelli III's 38th birthday, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.

Domestic battery charge leads to Osceola Sheriff's deputy's termination

Ken Jackson
Friday, February 28, 2025
An Osceola County Sheriff's deputy is off the job after just a couple months after the Sheriff's Office said it received reports that he had been abusive towards his spouse.On Thursday -- John Macerelli III's 38th birthday, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.
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