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Citadel gold stars — a local scholar earned them. CITADELSPORTS.COM

Citadel gold stars — a local scholar earned them. CITADELSPORTS.COM

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Here are some honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-state institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News and the school’s outreach departments: Osbourne Owens, Celebration and Justin White, Kissimmee were named to The Citadel's (Charleston, S.C.) spring 2024 Dean's List.
Thursday’s domestic violence event will conclude with a candlelight vigil at the Kissimmee Police Department. FILE PHOTO

Thursday’s domestic violence event will conclude with a candlelight vigil at the Kissimmee Police Department. FILE PHOTO

Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes with annual downtown rally

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 17, 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Next week, join members of the community who are united against violence against women and children, for an annual event held by Help Now of Osceola County, the county’s advocacy group for victims and survivors.
Map of Oak Street closure and eastbound and westbound detours, using Neptune Road and Lawrence Silas Boulevard or U.S. Highway 192. MAP/FDOT

Map of Oak Street closure and eastbound and westbound detours, using Neptune Road and Lawrence Silas Boulevard or U.S. Highway 192. MAP/FDOT

Oak Street to close for SunRail fix

Staff Report
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that Oak Street in Kissimmee will be closed starting Friday (Oct. 18) at 9 p.m. so that SunRail can make railroad improvements at the crossing just east of Main Street.The closure is scheduled until to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
Dinah Jordan of Kissimmee, who attended the Florida Author Fest, is the author of “Defying Disability: One Couple’s Journey of Fierce Love and Unwavering Faith”. PHOTO/TERRY

Dinah Jordan of Kissimmee, who attended the Florida Author Fest, is the author of “Defying Disability: One Couple’s Journey of Fierce Love and Unwavering Faith”. PHOTO/TERRY

St. Cloud Library hosts Florida Author Fest

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Veterans Memorial Library hosted its annual Florida Author Fest on Saturday, Oct. 5. Over 30 authors from across Florida were on hand to sell, sign, and discuss their works.Several authors from the Kissimmee-St. Cloud area were in attendance.
An AR pistol Jamal Joseph Mala Leonardo sold to an undercover agent. PHOTO/DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

An AR pistol Jamal Joseph Mala Leonardo sold to an undercover agent. PHOTO/DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

2 Kissimmee men face federal weapons charges

Staff Report
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Jamal Joseph Mala Leonardo, 20, of Kissimmee has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possession or transfer of a machine gun and dealing in firearms without a license. The court also ordered Mala Leonardo to forfeit several machine gun conversion devices involved in the offense.
A tree uprooted in Kissimmee, forcing this car to come off the ground a bit in Kissimmee. PHOTO/STEVEN WELLS

A tree uprooted in Kissimmee, forcing this car to come off the ground a bit in Kissimmee. PHOTO/STEVEN WELLS

Milton: More mild, less of a mess

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Here’s some perspective on Hurricane Milton: When we went to bed last Tuesday, it was a powerful Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, less than 24 hours from its landfall.That same storm, while weakening, rolled through Osceola County just after midnight early Thursday morning.
The City of Kissimmee is set to commence residential curbside removal of hurricane debris on Thursday in specific zones around the city. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

The City of Kissimmee is set to commence residential curbside removal of hurricane debris on Thursday in specific zones around the city. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Details for curbside hurricane debris removal in Kissimmee -- see where your neighborhood will see pickup

Submitted By The City Of Kissimmee
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
With the City of Kissimmee set to begin residential curbside removal of hurricane debris on Thursday, here are some tips and details.To facilitate an efficient cleanup process, debris collection will be organized by designated zones.
Stephan Sterns made a first-ever court appearance at a Monday pre-trial hearing. He is charged with sexually battering and murdering Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto in February. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Stephan Sterns made a first-ever court appearance at a Monday pre-trial hearing. He is charged with sexually battering and murdering Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto in February. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Stephan Sterns makes first-ever court appearance at Monday

Ken Jackson
Monday, October 14, 2024
For the first time, Stephan Sterns, the man prosecutors have charged with sexually assaulting and murdering 13-year-old Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto, made an in-person court appearance Monday.
Gas prices are holding steady in Florida despite demand outpacing supply for a couple days ahead of Hurricane Milton. GRAPHIC/AAA

Gas prices are holding steady in Florida despite demand outpacing supply for a couple days ahead of Hurricane Milton. GRAPHIC/AAA

AAA: Florida's gas supply recovering after Hurricane Milton

Staff Report
Monday, October 14, 2024
Much like bottled water and toilet paper, being able to get gas became an issue last week due to the threat of Hurricane Milton, as residents topped off tanks in order to evacuate vulnerable areas or anticipating the major storm would knock out power to stations.
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