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Members of the Kissimmee and St. Cloud Police Department tactical teams descend on a home on New Nolte Road Thursday morning. Eleven arrests were made and more than 60 pieces of evidence were seized. (Photo/St. Cloud Police Department)

Members of the Kissimmee and St. Cloud Police Department tactical teams descend on a home on New Nolte Road Thursday morning. Eleven arrests were made and more than 60 pieces of evidence were seized. (Photo/St. Cloud Police Department)

St. Cloud, Kissimmee Police arrest 11, seize drugs at 'nuisance property' Thursday

Staff Report
Friday, May 8, 2026
A joint investigation of the Kissimmee and St. Cloud police departments of what they called a "nuisance property" led to the arrest of 11 suspects and the seizure of more than 60 pieces of evidence during a raid Thursday morning.
Four people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on these illegal parties at vacation rental homes, mostly on the far western end of the county. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Four people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on these illegal parties at vacation rental homes, mostly on the far western end of the county. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Sheriff Blackmon: ‘We’re gonna hammer these house parties’

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon has had enough of the large-scale promoted house parties taking place in the county’s abundant rental properties, where teens have been served alcohol and illegal drugs — and in three cases within the last two months, gotten shot.
The 14-member graduating class of the St. Cloud Citizens Academy, with city officials. (Submitted photo)

The 14-member graduating class of the St. Cloud Citizens Academy, with city officials. (Submitted photo)

It’s Graduation Day for St. Cloud Citizen’s Academy

Matthew Boggs
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The city of St. Cloud graduated its 2026 Citizens Academy class April 21 at the Marina Banquet Hall.Citizen’s Academy is what the city calls, “An interactive, immersive experience designed to give our city residents an up-close look at their city government in action.
(Graphic/Osceola County)

(Graphic/Osceola County)

Widening the Creek: residents sound off on latest Canoe Creek project

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Osceola County held two public meetings to finalize a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the widening of Canoe Creek Road from Deer Run Road south to the future Southport Connector Expressway.A virtual meeting was held on April 29, and a presentation took place at the St.
Osceola County and Korean semiconductor manufacturer ELSPES have signed an agreement that would bring the company’s American headquarters to a 40-acre site at the intersection of NeoCity Way and Neovation Way. (Graphic/ Osceola County)

Osceola County and Korean semiconductor manufacturer ELSPES have signed an agreement that would bring the company’s American headquarters to a 40-acre site at the intersection of NeoCity Way and Neovation Way. (Graphic/ Osceola County)

Korea’s ELSPES agrees to build NeoCity manufacturing plant, potential $470M investment

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A semiconductor manufacturing pipeline from Korea to Osceola County is another step toward forming at NeoCity.Osceola County Commissioners Monday approved a development agreement with Daejeon-based manufacturer ELSPES, Inc.
The Council on Aging will host a special Meals on Wheels program, Meals for Moms & Dinner for Dads, to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

The Council on Aging will host a special Meals on Wheels program, Meals for Moms & Dinner for Dads, to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Spotlighting ‘Meals for Moms & Dinners for Dads’ Fundraiser

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both set aside to show appreciation and gratitude towards our parents. Sadly, for some, it can be a reminder of loneliness and isolation.
With much fanfare, the drawbridge (doors) swung open Tuesday morning at Central Florida's third White Castle location, convenient for Osceola County residents on West U.S. 192 near Old Town. (Photo/White Castle)

With much fanfare, the drawbridge (doors) swung open Tuesday morning at Central Florida's third White Castle location, convenient for Osceola County residents on West U.S. 192 near Old Town. (Photo/White Castle)

The Kissimmee Castle is open— White or Night

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 7, 2026
You may now commence to storming the castle—for some sliders, chicken sandwiches and other comfort food.White Castle, with its mini-hamburgers, chicken sliders and unique plays on fries and onion rings, officially opened for business Tuesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the West U.S.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department, and even a private resident who just happened to have a boat in the water responded to the scene of a sinking boat in the middle of East Lake Toho Saturday. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department, and even a private resident who just happened to have a boat in the water responded to the scene of a sinking boat in the middle of East Lake Toho Saturday. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

NEWS BRIEFS — East Lake Toho water rescue; St. Cloud advisory board needs applicants; Postal Service food drive this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
All hands on deck for East Lake Toho water rescue SaturdayA leisurely Saturday boating trip on East Lake Tohopekaliga turned into an operation that included the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Department, St.
The congressional the Legislature approved last week and the governor signed Monday already faces a pair of legal challenges. (Photo/Florida Senate, Office of Sen. Kristen Arrington)

The congressional the Legislature approved last week and the governor signed Monday already faces a pair of legal challenges. (Photo/Florida Senate, Office of Sen. Kristen Arrington)

Lawsuits already filed against new Florida Congressional map

News Service Of Florida
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
By Gray Rohrer — The new congressional map signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday has attracted its second legal challenge in as many days.Equal Ground Education Fund, a voting rights group, and 18 Florida voters filed suit against the new map within hours of it becoming law.
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