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Maddie Soto's friends and advocates will gather at 5 p.m. at St. Cloud Lakefront Park.

Maddie Soto's friends and advocates will gather at 5 p.m. at St. Cloud Lakefront Park.

Memorial service for Madeline Soto to be held Saturday; here's the details

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
With the one-year anniversary of the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Kissimmee student Madeline Soto approaching, a remembrance service will be held on Saturday in St. Cloud.Soto's friends and advocates will gather at 5 p.m. at St. Cloud Lakefront Park.
Rodeo Parade photos by Taylor McFee

Rodeo Parade photos by Taylor McFee

A lovely day for the Rodeo Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rodeo season got off to its unofficial start at Saturday morning’s Silver Spurs Rodeo parade, through the streets of downtown St. Cloud.
Kissimmee 5K Photos by Taylor McFee

Kissimmee 5K Photos by Taylor McFee

Out for a healthy run at the Kissimmee 5K

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
One of downtown Kissimmee’s Valentine’s Day weekend traditions is the annual Kissimmee 5K, held on Saturday for the 17th time. The event is about shining a light on heart health during Heart Month, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
Be aware of chilly temperatures overnight Thursday into Friday morning, thanks to a strong cold front moving through that will bring showers and storms into Wednesday evening. GRAPHIC/NWS MELBOURNE

Be aware of chilly temperatures overnight Thursday into Friday morning, thanks to a strong cold front moving through that will bring showers and storms into Wednesday evening. GRAPHIC/NWS MELBOURNE

Weather wheel: warm today, storms tonight, chilly end of week

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Sandals, an umbrella, a sweater or hoodie — you'll get use of all of them this week thanks to Mother Nature's "wacky weather wheel" this week.Today (Wednesday) will feature a warm, albeit it cloudy, afternoon, with temperatures around Osceola easily reaching the low 80s.
Michael Nieto was a one-time student resource officer at St. Cloud High School. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

Michael Nieto was a one-time student resource officer at St. Cloud High School. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

Former St. Cloud cop pleads guilty in gun trafficking case

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A St. Cloud Police officer has pled guilty to federal charges of dealing in firearms, without a license, to a Caribbean smuggler.Michael Adrian Nieto, 31, faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set, the Department of Justice reported Tuesday.
James Uthmeier is sworn in Monday as Florida attorney general. PHOTO/TOM URBAN, NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

James Uthmeier is sworn in Monday as Florida attorney general. PHOTO/TOM URBAN, NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

James Uthmeier takes reins as Attorney General

Jim Turner
Monday, February 17, 2025
News Service of Florida: With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog,” James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.
Developers and local leaders marked Wednesday's groundbreaking of Princess Village, a vacation rental development with a potential $250 million economic impact, developers say. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Developers and local leaders marked Wednesday's groundbreaking of Princess Village, a vacation rental development with a potential $250 million economic impact, developers say. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Mexican developer breaks ground on potential $250 million west Kissimmee development

Staff Report
Monday, February 17, 2025
Mexico-based real estate developer MB Signature Properties Wednesday broke ground on a resort-style townhome community in west Kissimmee that officials say could bring an economic impact of a quarter-billion dollars to the area.
Joanne Zephir will spend the rest of her life in prison after police say she forced her two children to drink bleach, killing one.

Joanne Zephir will spend the rest of her life in prison after police say she forced her two children to drink bleach, killing one.

Woman who made her children drink bleach sentenced; arrest made in January Kissimmee shooting

Kristin Hurst
Friday, February 14, 2025
Prior stories:Sheriff Lopez: Orange County woman found Sunday in Poinciana made children drink bleach to kill themMurder charges for woman found at Poinciana church who made daughters drink bleachDeath penalty sought for Kissimmee woman in killing of one child and attempt on husband, 2nd childA...
This list of achievements by Osceola County college students, as reported by Merit Pages News.

This list of achievements by Osceola County college students, as reported by Merit Pages News.

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, February 14, 2025
This list of achievements by Osceola County college students, as reported by Merit Pages News:Grace Ann Lannie of Davenport was named to the College of Charleston (S.C.) Fall 2024 President’s List.
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