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Think of April Fools’ Day as the world’s oldest, longestrunning “inside joke”—a day when truth is optional and the punchline is king.

Think of April Fools’ Day as the world’s oldest, longestrunning “inside joke”—a day when truth is optional and the punchline is king.

The joke is on history: unmasking April 1 ‘Fools’ origins

Emely Albelo
Monday, March 30, 2026
Think of April Fools’ Day as the world’s oldest, longestrunning “inside joke”—a day when truth is optional and the punchline is king.But perhaps the greatest prank of all is that, centuries later, historians still can’t agree on exactly how the tradition started.
Braden "Clavicular" Peters briefly discussed being in jail on his battery warrant Friday night on his Youtube channel this weekend. (Photo/Youtube)

Braden "Clavicular" Peters briefly discussed being in jail on his battery warrant Friday night on his Youtube channel this weekend. (Photo/Youtube)

Social media influencer arrested in connection with Kissimmee Airbnb battery posted online

Ken Jackson
Sunday, March 29, 2026
MONDAY UPDATE -- The Osceola County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that fellow suspect Violet Lentz turned herself in to the Osceola County Jail on Sunday for her active warrant for battery. She was released on a $1,000 bond early Monday morning.
The program addresses traffic laws, proper safety gear, and safe riding practices as the number of students using e-bikes, which can reach speeds of 30 mph, and scooters continues to grow. (Photo/Flyebike.com)

The program addresses traffic laws, proper safety gear, and safe riding practices as the number of students using e-bikes, which can reach speeds of 30 mph, and scooters continues to grow. (Photo/Flyebike.com)

E-bike safety training rolls out at Celebration schools

Debbie Daniel
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Starting this week, Osceola County students will soon have access to new e-bike safety training as district leaders respond to a rise in use of the devices by young riders.The Osceola School District, in partnership with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Christopher A.
Mental Health Clinician Caryn Whisler from Kissimmee said she hopes her debut book "Squirmy Wormy' will teach kids in the classroom to be more empathic

Mental Health Clinician Caryn Whisler from Kissimmee said she hopes her debut book "Squirmy Wormy' will teach kids in the classroom to be more empathic

Kissimmee author’s first work looks into childhood ADHD

Emely Albelo
Thursday, March 26, 2026
With playful prose and gentle humor, Squirmy Wormy crawls into hearts, teaching children that everyone belongs in the classroom.Mental Health Clinician Caryn Whisler from Kissimmee said she hopes her debut book will teach kids in the classroom to be more empathetic to kids like Squirmy Wormy.
The Osceola Council on Aging expanded is mission beyond Central Florida with the completion of an affordable senior housing development in Salisbury, N.C. (Photo/OCOA)

The Osceola Council on Aging expanded is mission beyond Central Florida with the completion of an affordable senior housing development in Salisbury, N.C. (Photo/OCOA)

COUNCIL'S CORNER — Council on Aging develops Ford City Motor Lofts as strategic investment

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, March 26, 2026
At the Osceola Council on Aging, our mission has always been to serve seniors with dignity, compassion, and purpose. Recently, we expanded that mission beyond Central Florida with the completion of an affordable senior housing development in Salisbury, N.C.
Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly was among the state and local leaders who turned out at NeoCity Thursday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 30,000 square foot multi-use lab facility at the Kissimmee tech campus. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly was among the state and local leaders who turned out at NeoCity Thursday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 30,000 square foot multi-use lab facility at the Kissimmee tech campus. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

NeoCity breaks ground on multi-use lab facility

Terry Lloyd And Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Osceola County and NeoCity leaders Thursday welcomed Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly to ceremoniously break ground on a 30,000 square foot multi-use lab facility at the Kissimmee tech campus.
Students from John Prow’s St. Cloud Middle School science class scan fish they catch in a local pond and send information back to Fish and Wildlife Commission researchers. (Submitted photos)

Students from John Prow’s St. Cloud Middle School science class scan fish they catch in a local pond and send information back to Fish and Wildlife Commission researchers. (Submitted photos)

Keeping it reel: St. Cloud Middle students expand FWC research project

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Students in John Prow’s STEM fishing class at St. Cloud Middle School have hooked another opportunity to work with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The iconic restaurant, which chose to leave its downtown Orlando location in 2025, has announced it is moving into the former Shoney’s space in the front of Old Town on west U.S. Highway 192. (Graphic/Facebook)

The iconic restaurant, which chose to leave its downtown Orlando location in 2025, has announced it is moving into the former Shoney’s space in the front of Old Town on west U.S. Highway 192. (Graphic/Facebook)

Hamburger Mary’s finally has Kissimmee home

Emely Albelo
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The move continues from Capone’s Dinner Theater to Old Town Kissimmee for Hamburger Mary’s.The iconic restaurant, which chose to leave its downtown Orlando location in 2025, has announced it is moving into the former Shoney’s space in the front of Old Town on west U.S. Highway 192.
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