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Florida gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds served from 2016-2020 in the Florida House, before getting elected to Congress.

Florida gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds served from 2016-2020 in the Florida House, before getting elected to Congress.

Republican Byron Donalds formally enters 2026 Governor’s race

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
News Service of Florida — After announcing his candidacy Tuesday night on Fox News, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds filed paperwork Wednesday to formally enter the 2026 race for governor.Donalds, a Naples Republican, became the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov.
Rodeo-ing ain't easy. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Rodeo-ing ain't easy. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

The 154th Silver Spurs Rodeo — in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Note: See Thursday's News-Gazette and AroundOsceola.com for a complete rundown of the event and a chat with Rodeo Big Boss Randy Booth.The Silver Spurs Rodeo funds a purse for the top PRCA cowboys in the land— and funds the good works of community charities, thanks to the support of the community.
After months of speculation, Hamburger Mary's made their upcoming Kissimmee location "Facebook official." PHOTO/HAMBURGER MARY'S

After months of speculation, Hamburger Mary's made their upcoming Kissimmee location "Facebook official." PHOTO/HAMBURGER MARY'S

Hamburger Mary’s announces Kissimmee location

Emely Albelo
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A long-rumored move to Kissimmee became “Facebook official” this week when Hamburger Mary’s, an iconic restaurant announced its new location.According its social media feed, the new Kissimmee location will be in the former Capone's Dinner Theater location on West Highway 192.
DeSantis' new panel would reportedly review some 900 state positions, university spending, local government spending and the need for about 70 state boards and commissions.

DeSantis' new panel would reportedly review some 900 state positions, university spending, local government spending and the need for about 70 state boards and commissions.

DeSantis touts Florida's own DOGE task force

Jim Turner
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Taking a page from billionaire Elon Musk’s push to cut federal spending, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a new panel that will review about 900 state positions, university spending, local government spending and the need for about 70 state boards and commissions.
The FBA and ATF recovered five AR-style pistols with sequential and identical serial numbers at Jose Maldonado’s Kissimmee residence. PHOTO/MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

The FBA and ATF recovered five AR-style pistols with sequential and identical serial numbers at Jose Maldonado’s Kissimmee residence. PHOTO/MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

Six Osceolans charged in Central Florida gun trafficking scheme

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
Six men out of seven indicted in an alleged gun trafficking operation hail from Osceola County.All could face five to 15 years in prison for charges like gun trafficking conspiracy, unlicensed gun dealing, aiding and abetting and possession of a machine gun.
Yard waste or bulk collection will not take place in St. Cloud this week on Saturday. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

Yard waste or bulk collection will not take place in St. Cloud this week on Saturday. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

No yard waste or bulk collection in St. Cloud this week; here's the details

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
The City of St. Cloud has announced there will be no yard waste or bulk collection this Wednesday, Feb. 26.This is due to staff training. Yard waste and bulk collection will be back on their regular schedules next week, Wednesday, March 5. (Yes, we're already talking about March.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will select five heroes to be recognized during Florida School Lunch Hero Week, May 5-9. FLORIDASCHOOLHERO.COM

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will select five heroes to be recognized during Florida School Lunch Hero Week, May 5-9. FLORIDASCHOOLHERO.COM

Florida seeking School Lunch Heroes

Staff Report
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Know a school nutrition professional who excels at their job? Think they’re worthy of a cash prize of up to $2,000?
A Kissimmee man arrested as part of a sting operation targeting suspected child predators will spend 10 years in federal prison.

A Kissimmee man arrested as part of a sting operation targeting suspected child predators will spend 10 years in federal prison.

Kissimmee man sentenced to federal sentence as part of 'child predator' online sting

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2025
A Kissimmee man arrested as part of a sting operation targeting suspected child predators will spend 10 years in federal prison for attempted enticement to meet a minor to engage in sexual activityPooran Ramjattan, 61, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21, 2024.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida teamed up with the Poinsette Foundation to open Benny’s Bodega, a food pantry at Kissimmee Elementary School last week. PHOTO/DAVID CHIVERS

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida teamed up with the Poinsette Foundation to open Benny’s Bodega, a food pantry at Kissimmee Elementary School last week. PHOTO/DAVID CHIVERS

Second Harvest market opens at Kissimmee Elementary

David Chivers
Friday, February 21, 2025
Helping elementary school students and their families get healthy, nutritional food is the goal of Benny’s Bodega, a new school market opening at Kissimmee Elementary School.
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