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Scene from the March for Meals St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run/Walk at Kissimmee Lakefront Park in 2025. The Osceola Council on Aging expects more than the 600 walkers, joggers and runners who participated last year. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Scene from the March for Meals St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run/Walk at Kissimmee Lakefront Park in 2025. The Osceola Council on Aging expects more than the 600 walkers, joggers and runners who participated last year. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Council’s Corner — Annual 5K key part of local March for Meals effort

For the past 21 years, the Osceola Council on Aging has held its March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5k Run/Walk fundraising event to support our largest social service program, Meals on Wheels (MOW).
The News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners, has launched a new show, "Talking Central Florida," hosted by local journalist Steve Mort.

The News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners, has launched a new show, "Talking Central Florida," hosted by local journalist Steve Mort.

News Collaborative of Central Florida launches news program

The News Collaborative of Central Florida, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners, including the Osceola News-Gazette, working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida, has launched a new show, "Talking Central Florida," hosted by local journalist Steve Mort.
Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room—Osceola, César Díaz Lira (fourth from left in front) was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life. (Photo/Orlando Health)

Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room—Osceola, César Díaz Lira (fourth from left in front) was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life. (Photo/Orlando Health)

NEWS BRIEFS — Lake Tohopekaliga Road public meeting; Supervisor of Elections notice; Happy reunion at Orlando Health ER

Pubic meeting on Lake Tohopekaliga Road improvementsOsceola County will hold a Public Meeting regarding the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for Lake Tohopekaliga Road on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center.
Commissioner Viviana Janer (center) joined Arnco Construction representatives Tuesday to officially cut the ribbon and lead a walk along the new walking trail in 65th Infantry Veterans Park Tuesday. (Photo/Osceola County) 

Commissioner Viviana Janer (center) joined Arnco Construction representatives Tuesday to officially cut the ribbon and lead a walk along the new walking trail in 65th Infantry Veterans Park Tuesday. (Photo/Osceola County) 

Osceola County adds new walking trail to 65th Infantry Veterans Park in BVL

Over in Buenaventura Lakes, Osceola County dignitaries officially opened a new half-mile walking trail around 65th Infantry Veterans Park.County leaders like County Commissioner Viviana Janer, whose District 2 includes the park, braved Tuesday morning's blustery chill to hold a ribbon cutting.
A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.(Photo Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.(Photo Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

'Medical Freedom' bill advances despite GOP concerns

Ana Goñi-Lessan News Service of Florida A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports a motorcyclist fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon after deputies attempt a traffic stop.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports a motorcyclist fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon after deputies attempt a traffic stop.

Sheriff's Office: Motorcyclist commits suicide after traffic stop

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports a motorcyclist fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon after deputies attempt a traffic stop.The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and Avenue A between Poinciana Boulevard and Intercession City.
Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola, César Díaz Lira (fourth from left in front) was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life. (Photo/Orlando Health)

Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola, César Díaz Lira (fourth from left in front) was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life. (Photo/Orlando Health)

Orlando Health ER heart attack patient reunites with care team

Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola, a local patient was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life when he experienced a severe heart attack.
Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, is sponsoring a bill aimed at using "granny flats" to help address the state's affordable housing problems.  (Photo/Colin Hackley)

Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, is sponsoring a bill aimed at using "granny flats" to help address the state's affordable housing problems. (Photo/Colin Hackley)

Senate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers

By Ana Goñi-LessanNews Service of FloridaTALLAHASSEE – People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday.