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(Graphic/Osceola County)

(Graphic/Osceola County)

Widening the Creek: residents sound off on latest Canoe Creek project

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Osceola County held two public meetings to finalize a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the widening of Canoe Creek Road from Deer Run Road south to the future Southport Connector Expressway.A virtual meeting was held on April 29, and a presentation took place at the St.
Osceola County and Korean semiconductor manufacturer ELSPES have signed an agreement that would bring the company’s American headquarters to a 40-acre site at the intersection of NeoCity Way and Neovation Way. (Graphic/ Osceola County)

Osceola County and Korean semiconductor manufacturer ELSPES have signed an agreement that would bring the company’s American headquarters to a 40-acre site at the intersection of NeoCity Way and Neovation Way. (Graphic/ Osceola County)

Korea’s ELSPES agrees to build NeoCity manufacturing plant, potential $470M investment

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A semiconductor manufacturing pipeline from Korea to Osceola County is another step toward forming at NeoCity.Osceola County Commissioners Monday approved a development agreement with Daejeon-based manufacturer ELSPES, Inc.
The Council on Aging will host a special Meals on Wheels program, Meals for Moms & Dinner for Dads, to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

The Council on Aging will host a special Meals on Wheels program, Meals for Moms & Dinner for Dads, to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Spotlighting ‘Meals for Moms & Dinners for Dads’ Fundraiser

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both set aside to show appreciation and gratitude towards our parents. Sadly, for some, it can be a reminder of loneliness and isolation.
With much fanfare, the drawbridge (doors) swung open Tuesday morning at Central Florida's third White Castle location, convenient for Osceola County residents on West U.S. 192 near Old Town. (Photo/White Castle)

With much fanfare, the drawbridge (doors) swung open Tuesday morning at Central Florida's third White Castle location, convenient for Osceola County residents on West U.S. 192 near Old Town. (Photo/White Castle)

The Kissimmee Castle is open— White or Night

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 7, 2026
You may now commence to storming the castle—for some sliders, chicken sandwiches and other comfort food.White Castle, with its mini-hamburgers, chicken sliders and unique plays on fries and onion rings, officially opened for business Tuesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the West U.S.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department, and even a private resident who just happened to have a boat in the water responded to the scene of a sinking boat in the middle of East Lake Toho Saturday. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department, and even a private resident who just happened to have a boat in the water responded to the scene of a sinking boat in the middle of East Lake Toho Saturday. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

NEWS BRIEFS — East Lake Toho water rescue; St. Cloud advisory board needs applicants; Postal Service food drive this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
All hands on deck for East Lake Toho water rescue SaturdayA leisurely Saturday boating trip on East Lake Tohopekaliga turned into an operation that included the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Department, St.
The congressional the Legislature approved last week and the governor signed Monday already faces a pair of legal challenges. (Photo/Florida Senate, Office of Sen. Kristen Arrington)

The congressional the Legislature approved last week and the governor signed Monday already faces a pair of legal challenges. (Photo/Florida Senate, Office of Sen. Kristen Arrington)

Lawsuits already filed against new Florida Congressional map

News Service Of Florida
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
By Gray Rohrer — The new congressional map signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday has attracted its second legal challenge in as many days.Equal Ground Education Fund, a voting rights group, and 18 Florida voters filed suit against the new map within hours of it becoming law.
The new St. Cloud Hospital MRI suite offers updated technology, color-changing ambient lighting and a soothing water landscape mural. (Photo/Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital)

The new St. Cloud Hospital MRI suite offers updated technology, color-changing ambient lighting and a soothing water landscape mural. (Photo/Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital)

St. Cloud Hospital opens new MRI suite

Staff Report
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has opened a state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite in order to, as the hospital states, elevate patient comfort and expand access to diagnostic imaging services.
Longtime Osceola High Schol dean, coach and influence Charlene Lackey was remembered by hundreds of family and friends Wednesday night at the school. Lackey passed away April 10 at age 70. (Photo/The Lackey Family)

Longtime Osceola High Schol dean, coach and influence Charlene Lackey was remembered by hundreds of family and friends Wednesday night at the school. Lackey passed away April 10 at age 70. (Photo/The Lackey Family)

‘Mrs. Lackey’ remembered as a true ‘Kowboy with a K’

Ken Jackson
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Most of the people who've made Osceola High School what it has been over the last few decades were in attendance at the OHS auditorium Wednesday night.All except for one, although Charlene Lackey was definitely there in spirit.
To detour, take Exit 62 (Disney World/Celebration) and exit to World Drive northbound. It will end at U.S. Highway 192; turn right, then take the I-4 East ramp in the left lane to return to the interstate. (Graphic/FDOT)

To detour, take Exit 62 (Disney World/Celebration) and exit to World Drive northbound. It will end at U.S. Highway 192; turn right, then take the I-4 East ramp in the left lane to return to the interstate. (Graphic/FDOT)

I-4 East in Osceola County to close overnights this week; see where

Staff Report
Sunday, May 3, 2026
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close all lanes of eastbound Interstate 4 between the World Drive and U.S. 192 interchanges in Osceola County overnight from 12-5 a.m. through Friday, May 8.
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