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Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News.

Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News.

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News:Jalen Amari Gummer of St. Cloud graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Furman University (Greenville, S.C.).
This March, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), urge all motorists to make responsible choices before getting into the driver’s seat. (Graphic/FHP)

This March, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), urge all motorists to make responsible choices before getting into the driver’s seat. (Graphic/FHP)

FLHSMY, FHP announce March safety campaign to prevent impaired driving

Submitted By Florida Highway Patrol
Friday, March 13, 2026
Driving impaired remains one of the most dangerous and entirely preventable threats on Florida’s roadways. Each year, lives are lost and families are permanently impacted due to drivers operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Improvements to Lake Tohopekaliga Road are part of

Improvements to Lake Tohopekaliga Road are part of

Osceola County and developer to improve Lake Tohopekaliga Road

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, March 12, 2026
About 10 families currently live on a quiet “rural” stretch of Lake Tohopekaliga Road, west of the Florida Turnpike off of Kissimmee Park Road in the St. Cloud area.Soon, they will have thousands of neighbors as two large housing developments get underway, bracketing both sides of the road.
St. Cloud City Manager Veronica Miller showed some of the city’s strategic plan at the season’s final Breakfast with the Pros Tuesday. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

St. Cloud City Manager Veronica Miller showed some of the city’s strategic plan at the season’s final Breakfast with the Pros Tuesday. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

St. Cloud city manager Miller shares how services are growing as the city does

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The population of the city of St. Cloud has doubled since 2010, from about 35,000 residents to over 71,000 at last count.Double the people means double the issues, and double the trouble.It’s enough to keep City Manager Veronica Miller up at night.
On the occasion of his 99th birthday, Give Kids the World founder Henri Landwirth got his own shining star among the thousands of other representing ‘Wish Kids’ in the Castle of Miracles. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

On the occasion of his 99th birthday, Give Kids the World founder Henri Landwirth got his own shining star among the thousands of other representing ‘Wish Kids’ in the Castle of Miracles. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

Give Kids The World celebrates 40 years of giving, honors founder

David Chivers
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Kissimmee-based Give Kids The World Village celebrated 40 years of providing vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.
The sights and the hounds, er, sounds, of the inaugural Merrill Gardens Doggy Fashion Show Friday. (Photo/Christine Pike)

The sights and the hounds, er, sounds, of the inaugural Merrill Gardens Doggy Fashion Show Friday. (Photo/Christine Pike)

Dressed to the Ca-Nines at Merrill Gardens

Christine Pike
Thursday, March 12, 2026
When it comes to giving his residents the best quality of life, Manager Jim Hooper knows how to keep the environment lively and fresh.
The City of Kissimmee has signed and approve an agreement with a Puerto Rican non-profit to bolster economic and commercial ties between the city and the island. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The City of Kissimmee has signed and approve an agreement with a Puerto Rican non-profit to bolster economic and commercial ties between the city and the island. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee, Puerto Rican commercial group form partnership

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sides to work to help businesses from island grow locallyThe City of Kissimmee has signed and approve an agreement with a Puerto Rican non-profit to bolster economic and commercial ties between the city and the island.
David Hunt, Dept of Forestry Operation Outdoor Freedom and Kissimmee Rotarian event chair Amber Adams. (Photo/Camille Levee)

David Hunt, Dept of Forestry Operation Outdoor Freedom and Kissimmee Rotarian event chair Amber Adams. (Photo/Camille Levee)

NEWS BRIEFS: Rotary Sporting Clay Shoot net $80K Operation Outdoor Freedom donation; Animal welfare bill headed to Governor's desk; St. Cloud Hospital news, and MORE

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Rotary Sporting Clay Shoot net $80K Operation Outdoor Freedom donationThe Rotary Clubs of Kissimmee and Bartow combined to donate $80,000 from their recent Sporting Clay Shoot to Operation Outdoor Freedom.
Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami, is preparing to become House speaker after the November elections. (Photo Colin Hackley/File)

Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami, is preparing to become House speaker after the November elections. (Photo Colin Hackley/File)

Legislature: budget talks will require overtime

Jim Turner
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
State legislators won't complete the budget by Friday, requiring talks on the spending plan to move beyond the scheduled end of the regular session, House Speaker Daniel Perez said Monday.
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