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Swish from the Osceola Magic is encouraging you, your family, friends or co-workers to become an Education Foundation Bookmark Buddy! (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola County)

Swish from the Osceola Magic is encouraging you, your family, friends or co-workers to become an Education Foundation Bookmark Buddy! (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola County)

Make a difference for a student — become a needed Bookmark Buddy

Staff Report
Monday, January 26, 2026
Do you want to take the opportunity to make a difference, impact or both in the life of an Osceola County elementary school student?The Education Foundation of Osceola County is offering that chance through its “Bookmark Buddies” mentoring program.
As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters in November.

As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters in November.

Property tax proposals moving forward in Legislature

Jim Turner
Sunday, January 25, 2026
News Service of Florida: As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters.
Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain. (Photo/Colin Hackney, News Service of Florida)

Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain. (Photo/Colin Hackney, News Service of Florida)

Senate President Ben Albritton hospitalized after chest pain

Jim Saunders
Sunday, January 25, 2026
WEDNESDAY UPDATE — Albritton was released late Tuesday afternoon from UF Health Shands Hospital and returned to Tallahassee after a health scare that started with chest pain over the weekend.
Kissimmee Police say this man robbed the Fifth Third Bank at Simpson and Fortune Road Friday morning, and are seeking his whereabouts. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Dept.)

Kissimmee Police say this man robbed the Fifth Third Bank at Simpson and Fortune Road Friday morning, and are seeking his whereabouts. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Dept.)

Kissimmee Police seeking Friday morning robbery suspect

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Kissimmee Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Simpson Road bank Friday morning.A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by Crimeline for information leading to an arrest in this case.
This January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.

This January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.

See It, Say It, Stop It: How Osceola County is fighting human trafficking

Emely Albelo
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Modern slavery hides in plain sight, but through vigilance and education this January, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.
Winter Haven Police body camera footage captured a fight they say involved a 21-year-old umpire, his father and three Kissimmee residents that included a player, his father and a coach in a travel ball tournament game at the Chain of Lakes complex. (Photo/Winter Haven Police)

Winter Haven Police body camera footage captured a fight they say involved a 21-year-old umpire, his father and three Kissimmee residents that included a player, his father and a coach in a travel ball tournament game at the Chain of Lakes complex. (Photo/Winter Haven Police)

Base-brawl results in arrest of 3 from Kissimmee

Ken Jackson
Thursday, January 22, 2026
According to a Winter Haven Police Department report, three people from Kissimmee who play for, coach or parent a player on a local travel baseball team were arrested Saturday night at the Chain of Lakes baseball complex after a fight broke out during a tournament game and spilled out of the field...
The Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony has been a hit with couples—who will never forget their anniversary—in years past with the Osceola County Clerk of Court’s office. (File Photo)

The Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony has been a hit with couples—who will never forget their anniversary—in years past with the Osceola County Clerk of Court’s office. (File Photo)

The time is nigh for love—have a Valentine’s Day wedding with the Clerk’s Office

Staff Report
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Osceola Circuit Court and County Comptroller Kelvin Soto will again give 16 couples the chance to embrace the spirit of love on the most romantic day of the year.The Clerk is inviting couples to sign up for the annual Valentine’s Day group wedding ceremony on Feb.
Veteran’s Voice — One for the Ladies

Veteran’s Voice — One for the Ladies

Veteran’s Voice — One for the Ladies

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that women veterans enrolled in VA health care can now schedule gynecology appointments directly with a VA gynecology specialist, no longer needing a referral from a primary care provider.
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