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Jeremy Dewitt is in the Osceola County Jail after a jury found him guilty of failing to register information as a sex offender.

Jeremy Dewitt is in the Osceola County Jail after a jury found him guilty of failing to register information as a sex offender.

Habitual police impersonator Dewitte sent to prison; see why

Staff Report
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Jeremy Dewitte, the Osceola County man who has made headlines for years in Osceola and Orange counties for impersonating law enforcement, has been sentenced to prison on other charges of failure to register new motor vehicle registration information as a past sexual offender, State Attorney Andrew...
Osceola County unveiled a new Osceola.org website Thursday.

Osceola County unveiled a new Osceola.org website Thursday.

County unveils redesigned Osceola.org website

Ken Jackson
Friday, November 1, 2024
Thursday morning, Osceola County unveiled a new official website version of Osceola.org, which officials say offers a more user-friendly interface and faster load times they say will "enhance the online experience" for users.
Amendment 2 would — as worded on the ballot — "Preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife.” PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Amendment 2 would — as worded on the ballot — "Preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife.” PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Voters to weigh hunting, fishing rights in Amendment 2

Jim Turner
Friday, November 1, 2024
Florida voters next week will decide whether to put hunting and fishing rights in the state Constitution, as opponents have struggled to get their message out.The Legislature put the proposed constitutional amendment, Amendment 2, on the Nov. 5 ballot.
The fight, statewide, has been loud and strong regarding Amendment 4 on the Nov. 5 ballot, which would prevent the state from constructing laws that would ban abortions.

The fight, statewide, has been loud and strong regarding Amendment 4 on the Nov. 5 ballot, which would prevent the state from constructing laws that would ban abortions.

Amendment 4 spurs fierce political fight

Dara Kam
Friday, November 1, 2024
News Service of Florida — A political battle over abortion rights is giving Floridians the opportunity to vote on one of the nation’s most divisive issues, spurring unprecedented opposition by Gov.
State Attorney Andrew Bain reveals the findings of a grand jury investigation into the Kissimmee Police Department's actions regarding an incidence of excessive police force, and the resulting findings of systemic issues within the department. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

State Attorney Andrew Bain reveals the findings of a grand jury investigation into the Kissimmee Police Department's actions regarding an incidence of excessive police force, and the resulting findings of systemic issues within the department. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Grand jury reveals 'culture of silence' and 'lacks confidence' in Kissimmee Police command staff

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Findings from a grand jury, convened after an April 2023 excessive use of force case was reportedly mishandled by a number of Kissimmee Police Department officers and administrators, were unsealed Thursday.
Strength in numbers — hundreds turned out for Help Now’s annual Awareness Walk and Candlelight Vigil last Thursday, to raise up domestic violence survivors and remember its victims. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Strength in numbers — hundreds turned out for Help Now’s annual Awareness Walk and Candlelight Vigil last Thursday, to raise up domestic violence survivors and remember its victims. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Community rallies against domestic violence, remembers victims

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 31, 2024
There’s strength in numbers.But one person can be strong, too. When it comes to the vile subject of domestic violence, one person is a survivor, with a voice, and joined together those voices form a stand against intimate partner and family violence crimes.
Katy Jinkins, PhD, CEO and Co-founder of SixLine Semiconductor, explains how carbon nanotubes will be used in next-gen electronics at a Plug And Plug-hosted NeoCity expo Oct. 24. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Katy Jinkins, PhD, CEO and Co-founder of SixLine Semiconductor, explains how carbon nanotubes will be used in next-gen electronics at a Plug And Plug-hosted NeoCity expo Oct. 24. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Tech entrepreneurs show their stuff at NeoCity expo

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, October 31, 2024
NeoCity remains an enigma to many residents of Osceola County, but an event last Thursday demonstrated one of the core purposes of the NeoCity endeavor, to promote the development of innovative high-tech technology.
We’re just a few months into the 2024-25 school year. But the School District of Osceola County is already asking parents and students to think about next school year.

We’re just a few months into the 2024-25 school year. But the School District of Osceola County is already asking parents and students to think about next school year.

What’s best for your kids in 2025-26? Find out at School Choice Fair

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 31, 2024
We’re just a few months into the 2024-25 school year. But the School District of Osceola County is already asking parents and students to think about next school year.They can do that at the annual Choice Fair on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park.
A celebration of Celebrating Osceola — Experience Kissimmee has 10 successful years of promoting the area globally as a tourism destination. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

A celebration of Celebrating Osceola — Experience Kissimmee has 10 successful years of promoting the area globally as a tourism destination. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Experience Kissimmee: 10 years of making Osceola a global destination

Staff Report
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Ten years ago, Osceola County rebranded its tourism marketing arm as a public-private partnership entity, brought in a new leader, and has since grown the brand in venues worldwide.Experience Kissimmee celebrated its 10-year anniversary last week, highlighting its decade of achievements.
Some of the state's most hotly-contested House of Representatives races are in Osceola County.

Some of the state's most hotly-contested House of Representatives races are in Osceola County.

Democrats target state House majority

Jim Turner
Thursday, October 31, 2024
News Service of Florida — After fielding candidates in all 120 House races, Florida Democrats have narrowed their focus in an effort to cut into Republicans’ supermajority in the chamber.
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