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Capt. Curtis Wesler has graduated from the FBI’s 292nd session of the National Academy, a 10-week program that provides training to law enforcement leaders from around the world. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD POLICE DEPT.

Capt. Curtis Wesler has graduated from the FBI’s 292nd session of the National Academy, a 10-week program that provides training to law enforcement leaders from around the world. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD POLICE DEPT.

St. Cloud Police Capt. Curtis Wesler earns FBI honor

News Staff
Sunday, December 29, 2024
A St. Cloud Police Department captain has now achieved an honor only two other members of its force -- the SCPD Chief and a fellow Captain -- can match.Capt.
At issue is the availability of library books, which the state argues are 'government speech' where the First Amendment doesn't apply.

At issue is the availability of library books, which the state argues are 'government speech' where the First Amendment doesn't apply.

Publishers, authors say library books Not ‘government speech’

Jim Saunders
Sunday, December 29, 2024
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Major publishing companies and authors have argued that a federal judge should deny Florida’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the removal of school library books, saying a controversial state law violates First Amendment rights.
Monday night, Sheriff's deputies arrested Brianna Alvelo, 22, for her role in Sunday night stabbing at an East U.S. 192 hotel. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Monday night, Sheriff's deputies arrested Brianna Alvelo, 22, for her role in Sunday night stabbing at an East U.S. 192 hotel. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Police report sheds light on pizza delivery-turned-stabbing of pregnant woman

Ken Jackson
Friday, December 27, 2024
A newly-released arrest affidavit gives new detail, including the police account of how a pregnant woman was stabbed and robbed Sunday night in a Kissimmee hotel. The incident occurred just before midnight at the Riviera Motel on east U.S.
GRAPHIC/ROCKFORD UNIV. Jaelen Ray set 18 career program records for passing and total offense at Rockford (Ill.) University.

GRAPHIC/ROCKFORD UNIV. Jaelen Ray set 18 career program records for passing and total offense at Rockford (Ill.) University.

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2024
Here is a list of achievements by Osceola County college students from institutions out of the area, as reported by Merit Pages News:Jaelen Ray of Kissimmee who made Rockford (Ill.) University's Dean's list for Fall 2024.
Four pump stations, 19 water control structures and more than 27 miles of berms will do the work to remove harmful nutrients in water headed to Lake Okeechobee. PHOTO/SFWMD

Four pump stations, 19 water control structures and more than 27 miles of berms will do the work to remove harmful nutrients in water headed to Lake Okeechobee. PHOTO/SFWMD

New SFWMD project expected to clean Osceola water headed to Lake Okeechobee

Staff Report
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and many other local, state and federal partners have celebrated the completion of a new water management project in Osceola County expected to...
The Wall That Heals will be set up at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport in March. PHOTO/VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND

The Wall That Heals will be set up at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport in March. PHOTO/VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND

VETERAN'S VOICE: Vietnam Memorial coming in March, and more

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The Wall That Heals is coming to Kissimmee March 13-16, 2025.This ¾-sized exact replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. will be set up at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
When law enforcement stopped his vehicle, Carlos Garcia-Garcia was found to be carrying the shoebox containing a kilogram of cocaine. PHOTO/DEPT. OF JUSTICE

When law enforcement stopped his vehicle, Carlos Garcia-Garcia was found to be carrying the shoebox containing a kilogram of cocaine. PHOTO/DEPT. OF JUSTICE

3 Osceola men convicted in cocaine distribution ring

Staff Report
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Three Osceola County residents have pled guilty for their roles in a drug distribution conspiracy involving an estimated 89 kilograms of cocaine.Israel Miranda, 36, of Kissimmee, Jorge Antonio Gonzalez de la Fuente, 31, of St.
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has named Lin Lin its chief financial officer. PHOTO/ORLANDO HEALTH

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has named Lin Lin its chief financial officer. PHOTO/ORLANDO HEALTH

St. Cloud Hospital names Lin CFO

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has named Lin Lin its chief financial officer.With nearly two decades of financial leadership experience, Lin will oversee all financial operations at St.
Pilots not based at Kissimmee Gateway Airport landing on Runway 15/33 will pay a fee to touch down starting in early 2025. PHOTO/KISSIMMEE GATEWAY AIRPORT

Pilots not based at Kissimmee Gateway Airport landing on Runway 15/33 will pay a fee to touch down starting in early 2025. PHOTO/KISSIMMEE GATEWAY AIRPORT

Kissimmee approves final airport landing fees, contract to collect

Ken Jackson
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Despite the objections from a number of pilots and industry members who came to its meeting to speak, the Kissimmee City Commission last week approved an amendment set of landing rates and charges for transient pilots at Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
FDOT has released its five-year tentative work program for transportation projects in Osceola County. PHOTO/FDOT

FDOT has released its five-year tentative work program for transportation projects in Osceola County. PHOTO/FDOT

FDOT details $1.25B Osceola funding plan

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, December 26, 2024
At a recent public hearing, Florida Department of Transportation District 5 officials released the Five-Year Work Program for transportation funding in the district’s nine county area, including Osceola County.
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