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Lowering oil prices are sending prices at the pump down in lockstep, AAA says. GRAPHIC/AAA

Lowering oil prices are sending prices at the pump down in lockstep, AAA says. GRAPHIC/AAA

AAA: State gas average could fall below $3 within the month

Staff Report
Monday, September 16, 2024
How about some gas at under $3 per gallon? It could be coming soon, and you may not have to fill up the tank at a wholesale club to do it.Florida gas prices continue their downward march in response to falling oil prices. On Monday, Florida's average price was $3.10 per gallon.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said people deserve to know how a gunman was able to get close enough to Donald Trump on a golf course to threaten his life -- again. NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE PHOTO

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said people deserve to know how a gunman was able to get close enough to Donald Trump on a golf course to threaten his life -- again. NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE PHOTO

DeSantis: State will investigate latest attempt on Donald Trump's life

Staff Report
Monday, September 16, 2024
After another apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, this time on Sunday in West Palm Beach, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the state of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding this latest incident.
The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disturbed weather in the Western Caribbean that could end up in the Gulf of Mexico as a named storm next week. GRAPHIC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER

The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disturbed weather in the Western Caribbean that could end up in the Gulf of Mexico as a named storm next week. GRAPHIC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER

After Francine came Gordon; so what's next?

Ken Jackson
Sunday, September 15, 2024
After a bit of activity, the tropics have settled in a "normal" mode for September, with a named storm churning, a potential one that could affect land as a tropical storm, and plenty other potential for development as we move through the peak portion of storm season.
Homes along Bur Oak Boulevard and Live Oak Lake Road on the south side of U.S. 192 between Narcoossee Road and Nova Road are subject to this week's Toho Water Authority's flushing water lines operations. MAP/TOHO WATER AUTHORITY

Homes along Bur Oak Boulevard and Live Oak Lake Road on the south side of U.S. 192 between Narcoossee Road and Nova Road are subject to this week's Toho Water Authority's flushing water lines operations. MAP/TOHO WATER AUTHORITY

This week's Toho Water line flushing east of Narcoossee Road; see where

Submitted By Toho Water Authority
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Homes along Bur Oak Boulevard and Live Oak Lake Road on the south side of U.S. 192 between Narcoossee Road and Nova Road are subject to this week's Toho Water Authority's flushing water lines operations. Customers are likely to experience a temporary drop in water pressure and discolored water.
A 47-year-old Kenansville woman was killed when her SUV overturned into a ditch on southbound Canoe Creek Road late Saturday night.

A 47-year-old Kenansville woman was killed when her SUV overturned into a ditch on southbound Canoe Creek Road late Saturday night.

Local woman killed in Saturday night single-car Kenansville crash

News Staff
Sunday, September 15, 2024
A 47-year-old Kenansville woman was killed when her SUV overturned into a ditch on southbound Canoe Creek Road late Saturday night, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
SunRail is offering students and faculty of a number of local college to ride free next week. FILE PHOTO

SunRail is offering students and faculty of a number of local college to ride free next week. FILE PHOTO

Free SunRail for college students next week — here's the details

Staff Report
Saturday, September 14, 2024
In honor of College Week, running from Sept. 16-20, SunRail invites students, faculty, and staff from SunRail station-friendly Central Florida colleges and universities to take advantage of free rides on all trains and at all stations throughout the week.
While the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1084 that, among other things, bars the sale of “cultivated meat” in Florida, a California group has filed an injunction saying a federal law blocks such a ban. PHOTO/THE FOOD INSTITUTE

While the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1084 that, among other things, bars the sale of “cultivated meat” in Florida, a California group has filed an injunction saying a federal law blocks such a ban. PHOTO/THE FOOD INSTITUTE

Judge to weigh putting cultivated meat law on ice

Jim Saunders
Thursday, September 12, 2024
News Service of Florida — A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of “cultivated meat” in the state.Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has scheduled a hearing Oct.
For the Nov. 5 general election, the Florida Bar has launched “The Vote’s in Your Court,” a reference guide to the remaining judges in the race on ballots.

For the Nov. 5 general election, the Florida Bar has launched “The Vote’s in Your Court,” a reference guide to the remaining judges in the race on ballots.

Florida Bar debuts judicial voting resource

Staff Report
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Wish you had more resources to learn about candidates in the last election?For the Nov. 5 general election, the Florida Bar has launched “The Vote’s in Your Court,” a reference guide to the remaining judges in the race on ballots.The voting resources include the website www.TheVotesInYourCourt.
Kissimmee Police Lt. Omar Berrios (center), with KPD Chief Betty Holland and NUC Florida Technical College President Dr. James Michael Burkett at his graduation from the school’s bachelor’s degree program, will continue on scholarship in the school’s master’s program. PHOTO/KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Kissimmee Police Lt. Omar Berrios (center), with KPD Chief Betty Holland and NUC Florida Technical College President Dr. James Michael Burkett at his graduation from the school’s bachelor’s degree program, will continue on scholarship in the school’s master’s program. PHOTO/KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Local college offers Kissimmee Police lieutenant a shot at dream job

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Florida Technical College is sending one of Kissimmee Police Department’s finest on to school to help in his “dream job” of reaching the rank of Captain.Tuesday, FTC’s NUC University announced KPD Lt.
Veteran's Voice — Sept. 12, 2024

Veteran's Voice — Sept. 12, 2024

Veteran's Voice — Veteran resource event Sept. 21 in St. Cloud

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, the Veterans 1st Community Partners Coalition (V1CP) will host a special veterans resource event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McCormick Research Institute, located on Rummell Road in St. Cloud.
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