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The Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures Thursday aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration.

The Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures Thursday aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration.

State lawmakers pass illegal immigration crackdown

Dara Kam
Friday, February 14, 2025
News Service of Florida: President Donald Trump emerged as the biggest winner Thursday as the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a suite of measures aimed at strengthening enforcement of illegal immigration.
A number of the nearly 70 pretrial motions Stephan Sterns' defense team have filed have to do with getting the death penalty eliminated as a sentence for the crime, challenging its constitutional legality.

A number of the nearly 70 pretrial motions Stephan Sterns' defense team have filed have to do with getting the death penalty eliminated as a sentence for the crime, challenging its constitutional legality.

Sterns’ defense files dozens of motions

Ken Jackson
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Seeks to suppress evidence, rule out death penalty Since Jan. 30, the defense for Stephan Sterns, the man police have charged with the murder of Kissimmee 13-year-old Madeline Soto, has filed nearly 70 motions to the court in his defense as of Wednesday.
Veteran's Voice — Feb. 13, 2025

Veteran's Voice — Feb. 13, 2025

VETERANS' VOICE — Have a little chat with the VA

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Orlando VA Healthcare System is excited to announce the launch of the VA Health Chat App, a new tool designed to provide Veterans with immediate, text-based access to VA healthcare clinicians and staff.
Work has begun to expand the extremely congested Interstate 4 from U.S. 27 in Polk County through Osceola County into Orange. PHOTO/FDOT

Work has begun to expand the extremely congested Interstate 4 from U.S. 27 in Polk County through Osceola County into Orange. PHOTO/FDOT

Moving I-4 Forward: work in Osceola ramping up, FDOT says

Staff Report
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Relief on Interstate 4, especially between Orlando and points west of U.S. Highway 27 in Polk County—it sounds like a great New Year’s Resolution from the state of Florida.They’re listening.
Instructor Steve Arden monitors a student in the Osceola High Aviation II class drilling into aircraft aluminum. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Instructor Steve Arden monitors a student in the Osceola High Aviation II class drilling into aircraft aluminum. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Osceola High School aviation program prepares students for industry careers

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Since 2021, Steven Arden has been quietly introducing Osceola High School students to the world of aviation through Federal Aviation Administration pilot training “Ground School” and hands-on aircraft maintenance projects.
Friday, new homeowners Tannique and Quarlisa toured their new Kissimmee homes, built in two weeks through Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s “Builders Blitz.” PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Friday, new homeowners Tannique and Quarlisa toured their new Kissimmee homes, built in two weeks through Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s “Builders Blitz.” PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

From the ground to a home in two weeks— a true Builder’s Blitz

Ken Jackson
Thursday, February 13, 2025
When you buy a home that’s being built from the ground up, the process can take months, or years, before you move in.What if the process took just … two weeks?
Hal Thayer, Associate Director of FSBDC at UCF

Hal Thayer, Associate Director of FSBDC at UCF

Small business development center debuts

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Small business owners in St. Cloud can now receive support services every Thursday at St. Cloud City Hall through the Florida Small Business Development Center’s new St. Cloud office.The FSBDC, funded in part by the U.S.
Members of the local Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War donated to the First Nature Foundation and McCormick Research Institute. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Members of the local Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War donated to the First Nature Foundation and McCormick Research Institute. SUBMITTED PHOTO

NEWS BRIEFS — Kissimmee School of Government application open; DUVCW/SUVCW donate to First Nature, McCormick Institute

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
 Apply now for Kissimmee's School of GovernmentWant to get a feel for the inner workings of Kissimmee’s government operations?The city has opened the application process for the 2025 School of Government. Over nine Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
Joshua Ruiz-Martinez was taken into custody on Tuesday on a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child from the April 2024 case..

Joshua Ruiz-Martinez was taken into custody on Tuesday on a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child from the April 2024 case..

St. Cloud father distracted by online gaming charged in infant drowning death

Kristin Hurst
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A St. Cloud father has been charged with aggravated manslaughter following the April 2024 drowning death of his infant daughter, which occurred while he was allegedly playing an online video game.Authorities responded to the home on Steerview Street on April 21 after a report of an infant drowning.
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