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"Alma" remembers details shared by the user, adapts to their moods and preferences, and provides practical support such as medication and appointment reminders, assistance with bills and daily tasks, hydration and exercise prompts, and even an SOS feature to alert family or caregivers.

91-year-old Solivita man develops AI app for seniors

Debbie Daniel

Thursday, April 30, 2026

At 91 years old, Michael Forrest says he has lived the kind of life many dream of—traveling the world, owning a plane, and living on a boat in the Bahamas and Florida Keys.“I never thought I’d get this far,” he said. “I’ve done everything I’ve wanted. I’m not afraid of life.

Angelina Angervil of New Dimensions, Lorenzo Mag-aso of Osceola County School for the Arts, Eman Fatima of Celebration High School, Jade Sewram of Poinciana High School, and Melina Delgado of oTECH were awarded four $1,000 scholarships by the Poinciana Council of The Osceola Chamber last week. (Photo/The Osceola Chamber)

Poinciana Council celebrates 2026 Scholarship winners

Staff Report

Thursday, April 30, 2026

For the 15th year, the Poinciana Council of The Osceola Chamber has offered an annual scholarship to graduating high school seniors who live in the Poinciana area, and this year thanks to proceeds from the Poinciana Council Scholarship Fund and Poinciana Council Board of Directors and Osceola...

The 1967 graduating class of Kissimmee High School, Osceola County’s African-American school until Osceola High was integrated in the mid-1960s, gathered March 27-29 in Kissimmee for its annual reunion. (Photo/Diane Tisdale)

Kissimmee High School Class of 1967 gathers for annual reunion

Diane Tisdale

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Kissimmee High School Class of 1967 had its 59th annual class reunion March 27-29. The theme was “A Spring Celebration.

A map of the major redrawing of the state’s 28 congressional districts, approved Wednesday in a special session of the Florida Legislature. (Photo/Florida Senate, Office of Sen. Kristen Arrington)

Legislature approves DeSantis’ Congressional districts

News Service Of Florida

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

By Gray Rohrer — Florida lawmakers approved a major redrawing of the state’s 28 congressional districts Wednesday, a move that could help Republicans retain control of the U.S. House in the midterm elections.The outcome was anticipated but still held much drama. The U.S.

Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez called the two complaints filed against her in a span of 35 days politically-motivated “false narratives”.

Subject of a second complaint, Kissimmee commissioner fights back against “politically motivated” attacks

Ken Jackson

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A second citizen’s complaint has been made against a Kissimmee city commissioner, alleging she failed to properly license her operation serving food at an existing establishment, and used her position on the dais to benefit a food who also serves food out of a food truck.

Caribbean Fusion photos by Angelique Priore

A day to celebrate all things Caribbean

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The island vibes were on full fleek at Sunday’s annual Caribbean Fusion festival, presented by the Caribbean and Floridian Association (CAFA) at the Kissimmee Lakefront. If you like that soca beat, fine island food and music and dance, Sunday was for you.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday — after first releasing the map to Fox News. (File Photo/News Service of Florida)

DeSantis submits Congressional district redraw to Legislature

News Service Of Florida

Monday, April 27, 2026

By Gray Rohrer — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday that would drastically alter several U.S. House districts in Central and South Florida.

The City of St. Cloud has unveiled the Business Response Team to those navigating the tax receipt, permitting, inspection, zoning and registration processes. (Graphic/City of St. Cloud)

Starting a St. Cloud business? Expanding? Let the Business Response Team help

Staff Report

Monday, April 27, 2026

The City of Saint Cloud has unveiled the Business Response Team to those navigating the tax receipt, permitting, inspection, zoning and registration processes.

Maribel Power’s photo, “Handmade Noodle River” earned a “Commended” recognition from the World Food Photography Awards 2026 in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize category this year. (Submitted Photo)

Kissimmee teen’s photo earns International Commendation

David Chivers

Friday, April 24, 2026

A photograph taken by Mirabel “Mira” Power was shortlisted and earned a “Commended” recognition from the World Food Photography Awards 2026 in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize category.Mira, 13, is an eighth grader living in Kissimmee with her parents, brother and sister and is home schooled.