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Photos by Taylor McFee

Celebrating the Three Kings Sunday at Old Town

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Three Kings Day … the Epiphany … Día de los Reyes. Whatever you call it, Osceola County turns out annually to celebrate with The Osceola Chamber, and Sunday was no different. Under sunny skies and perfect weather, the community came about to Old Town for a final celebration of the holidays.
An early morning domestic dispute in the ChampionsGate Country Club neighborhood Sunday left a 37-year-old woman dead and her alleged attacker hospitalized and charged with first-degree murder.

An early morning domestic dispute in the ChampionsGate Country Club neighborhood Sunday left a 37-year-old woman dead and her alleged attacker hospitalized and charged with first-degree murder.

Man arrested in fatal ChampionsGate stabbing after 12-year-old’s 911 call

News Staff
Monday, January 6, 2025
By Kristin HurstFor the News-GazetteAn early morning domestic dispute in Davenport Sunday left a 37-year-old woman dead and her alleged attacker hospitalized and charged with first-degree murder. According to an arrest affidavit, Osceola County deputies responded to a 911 call just before 3 a.m.
The News-Gazette has joined a collaboration of local news outlets to report on the local impact of regional and state issues. SUBMITTED GRAPHIC

The News-Gazette has joined a collaboration of local news outlets to report on the local impact of regional and state issues. SUBMITTED GRAPHIC

Local editorial collaborative to examine Florida’s camping ban impact

Staff Report
Monday, January 6, 2025
A list of collaboration stories published:Jan. 9: Local government in line with state law against sleeping in public—reluctantly (Osceola News-Gazette)Jan. 12: Beds, laws, lawsuits: The math of homelessness in Central Florida (WKMG)Jan.
A strong cold front will push through the local area late tonight, bringing much colder air across east central Florida Tuesday into mid week. GRAPHIC/NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

A strong cold front will push through the local area late tonight, bringing much colder air across east central Florida Tuesday into mid week. GRAPHIC/NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

What's with the wacky weather for heading back to school and work this week? Here's the details

Ken Jackson
Monday, January 6, 2025
Today's weather is going to be best described as changeable as a moody teenager.A warm and breezy afternoon is forecast to give way to a chilly to downright cold evening and crisp afternoons for a good portion of this week.
New St. Cloud Emergency Manager Nolan Ristau (left) and Deputy Chief of Professional Standards Michael Capranica have joined St. Cloud Fire Rescue to add to incident response. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

New St. Cloud Emergency Manager Nolan Ristau (left) and Deputy Chief of Professional Standards Michael Capranica have joined St. Cloud Fire Rescue to add to incident response. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

ST. CLOUD NEWS -- Fire Rescue adds to management team; vacancies read to fil on advisory boards

News Staff
Sunday, January 5, 2025
The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department announces it has added to its leadership division with additions of Deputy Chief of Professional Standards Michael Capranica and Emergency Manager Nolan Ristau.
Franmaris Flores and Andres Vegas welcomed Amy Isabella at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital's first birth. PHOTO/HCA FLORIDA

Franmaris Flores and Andres Vegas welcomed Amy Isabella at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital's first birth. PHOTO/HCA FLORIDA

Welcome HCA Osceola's first baby of 2025!

Staff Report
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Millennials and Generation Z'ers having their first children are giving way to Generation Beta, which informally will include those born 2025-36.
A 37-year-old St. Cloud man was killed in a crash on Florida's Turnpike north of Osceola Parkway Thursday night.

A 37-year-old St. Cloud man was killed in a crash on Florida's Turnpike north of Osceola Parkway Thursday night.

Kissimmee motorcyclist killed in Friday morning Orlando crash; St. Cloud man killed in Thursday night on Turnpike

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025
FRIDAY NOON UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol confirmed a 31-year-old old Kissimmee man was killed Friday morning in Orlando when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a box truck.According to the FHP report, the man was riding his Kawasaki ZX-6R north on Goldenrod Road around 7:23 a.m.
Numerous big Florida legal issues are pending in state and federal courts as 2024 ends. Here are 10 legal issues to watch in 2025.

Numerous big Florida legal issues are pending in state and federal courts as 2024 ends. Here are 10 legal issues to watch in 2025.

10 big legal issues to watch in 2025

Jim Saunders
Friday, January 3, 2025
Numerous big Florida legal issues are pending in state and federal courts as 2024 ends.
79-year-old Hector Robles, who went missing from the Heatherwood Apartments on Hoagland Boulevard Thursday afternoon, has been found, KPD reports. PHOTO/KISSIMMEE POLICE

79-year-old Hector Robles, who went missing from the Heatherwood Apartments on Hoagland Boulevard Thursday afternoon, has been found, KPD reports. PHOTO/KISSIMMEE POLICE

UPDATE — Missing Kissimmee man with Alzheimer's found safe

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
FRIDAY NOON UPDATE — Kissimmee Police have confirmed that Hector Robles has been found safe and has been reunited with his family. The department would like to thank the community for their support and assistance during the search.
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