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Gorman+York Principal Mike Goman speaks with the St. Cloud City Council at a special Monday meeting. The Council directed the city to contract with the firm to handle its economic development needs, privatizing that role. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Gorman+York Principal Mike Goman speaks with the St. Cloud City Council at a special Monday meeting. The Council directed the city to contract with the firm to handle its economic development needs, privatizing that role. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud names firm to fill city’s economic development role

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rather than replace outgoing Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes with a staffer, the City of St. Cloud is turning to an outside consulting agency to drive the city forward.
Two people are dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says their vehicles struck head on just west of U.S. Highway 441 on State Road 60 late Wednesday night.

Two people are dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says their vehicles struck head on just west of U.S. Highway 441 on State Road 60 late Wednesday night.

Two dead in head-on State Road 60 collision

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Two people are dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says their vehicles struck head on just west of U.S. Highway 441 on State Road 60 late Wednesday night.
Rosalyn Rodriguez inspires students and the school community at Chestnut Elementary in Poinciana through dance. (Photo/Rosalyn Rodriguez)

Rosalyn Rodriguez inspires students and the school community at Chestnut Elementary in Poinciana through dance. (Photo/Rosalyn Rodriguez)

Chestnut Elementary employee nominated for Changing Lives

Michelle Kostuch
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Educational professionals make a difference in the lives of students and that’s exactly why an Osceola County Public Schools employee is being honored. Rosalyn Rodriguez was nominated for the prestigious LifeChanger of the Year Award for 2025-26.
The St. Cloud City Council approved an agreement will a media company to place a large double-sided billboard at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 192 and Hickory Tree Road. The Council also asked staff to draft a plan to budget city funds to each member to host or sponsor community events.

The St. Cloud City Council approved an agreement will a media company to place a large double-sided billboard at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 192 and Hickory Tree Road. The Council also asked staff to draft a plan to budget city funds to each member to host or sponsor community events.

St. Cloud Council considers betterment grants, approves billboard

Matthew Boggs
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The St. Cloud City Council approved an agreement will a media company to place a large double-sided billboard at the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 192 and Hickory Tree Road.The Council also asked staff to draft a plan to budget city funds to each member to host or sponsor community events.
Co-workers, family members and Kissimmee’s responder honor guard members placed roses in the memory of employees who have passed at the city’s annual Employee Memorial Service Friday at the City Hall rain garden. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

Co-workers, family members and Kissimmee’s responder honor guard members placed roses in the memory of employees who have passed at the city’s annual Employee Memorial Service Friday at the City Hall rain garden. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

Kissimmee honors employees, retirees at annual Memorial Service

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Kissimmee employees and families gathered at City Hall’s Rain Garden Friday morning for the City of Kissimmee’s annual Employee Memorial Service.
Ketsy Ann Rivera allegedly pushed her two children, ages 8 and 9, toward a 10-year-old victim and instructed them to hit him, according to sheriff’s reports.

Ketsy Ann Rivera allegedly pushed her two children, ages 8 and 9, toward a 10-year-old victim and instructed them to hit him, according to sheriff’s reports.

Osceola mother charged with directing attack on child

Kristin Hurst
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A 41-year-old woman was arrested Monday after deputies say she encouraged her children to assault a 10-year-old boy during a disturbance at a local apartment complex.
Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, is slated Tuesday to be formally designated as the next Senate president. (News Service of Florida photo Colin Hackley/File)

Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, is slated Tuesday to be formally designated as the next Senate president. (News Service of Florida photo Colin Hackley/File)

Budget standoff means lawmakers will return amid ‘Animosity,’ ‘Mistrust’

News Service Of Florida
Friday, March 13, 2026
By Gray Rohrer News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — For the second straight year, lawmakers will need extra time to complete the budget – the one bill the Legislature is constitutionally required to pass each year.
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