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Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa

Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa

Osceola Chamber goes ‘Suits to Cowboys’ at 100th Gala

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Osceola Chamber celebrated its memorable 100th Annual Gala Saturday at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and many of its members got gussied up in their best cowboy gear to mark the occasion.The band Hayfire entertained the attendees on a night of anniversary prestige.
In Osceola County they arrived at $3.22 on Monday, higher than this time last month ($3.16) and last year ($3.10).

In Osceola County they arrived at $3.22 on Monday, higher than this time last month ($3.16) and last year ($3.10).

AAA: Gas prices ride roller coaster, up a dime last week; where are you going?

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025
Despite this not being a travel period, and prices dipping the first part of last week, they ricocheted back up midweek by as much as 30 cents per gallon, leading to a price increase for the week of about 12 cents.The average price statewide is $3.
The announcement about the House’s veto review came as a standoff over immigration plans continues to linger.

The announcement about the House’s veto review came as a standoff over immigration plans continues to linger.

State budget vetoes eyed amid broader fiscal, immigration disputes

Dara Kam
Sunday, February 9, 2025
News Service of Florida: Special Florida House panels are teed up next week to scrutinize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ line-item budget vetoes, setting up possible overrides amid a dispute between the governor and Republican legislative leaders over immigration-enforcement plans.
Could the "futuristic" shows we watched as kids becoming true to life? PHOTO/IMDB

Could the "futuristic" shows we watched as kids becoming true to life? PHOTO/IMDB

News Service of Florida: I-4 and the Jetsons

Jim Turner
Friday, February 7, 2025
As congestion increases on Florida highways, state Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue wants lawmakers to envision a world getting closer to the promise of decades-old sci-fi shows.
This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

Area’s plan to reduce homelessness ‘not changing’ due to new law

Kendal Asbury
Friday, February 7, 2025
This The Community Paper report originally appeared online at bit.ly/4grIKOz. This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
College honors for local scholars

College honors for local scholars

College honors for local scholars

Staff Report
Friday, February 7, 2025
This list of achievements by Osceola County college students, as reported by Merit Pages News: Megan O. Martin of Kissimmee was named to he Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Tennessee at Martin.Trenton Dominguez of Harmony was named to the Presbyterian College (Clinton, S.C.
The 1967 Jaguar E-Type driven by Mike Myers in the three Austin Powers movies went for $880,000, and open-wheel Indy Car PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

The 1967 Jaguar E-Type driven by Mike Myers in the three Austin Powers movies went for $880,000, and open-wheel Indy Car PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Mecum Kissimmee closed again with over $200 million in sales

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Despite a record 4.400 vehicles up for auction this year, Mecum reported $224 million in total sales at this year’s Mecum Kissimmee auto auction, down slightly from 2024’s record. However, for the first time, online bids are still being accepted, so the final figure will probably rise.
Hickory Tree Road realignment plan displays, including one for the Pearl Lake area, took up half of the St. Cloud Community Center. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Hickory Tree Road realignment plan displays, including one for the Pearl Lake area, took up half of the St. Cloud Community Center. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

More road widening and realignment planning has begun

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Osceola County kicked off its formal planning for the widening and realignment of Hickory Tree Road with a public meeting on Jan. 29 in St. Cloud.
This week, the Osceola School District's general counsel issued a memo to top administrators and school principals and assistant principals that re-iterate district guidance regarding the interview and arrest of students by government officials.

This week, the Osceola School District's general counsel issued a memo to top administrators and school principals and assistant principals that re-iterate district guidance regarding the interview and arrest of students by government officials.

Can ICE investigate and arrest immigrant students?

Ken Jackson
Thursday, February 6, 2025
As part of a “tough on immigration” stance from the President Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security announced this week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can now conduct their operations at courthouses, churches and schools.
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