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New Year's Eve photos by Katie Williams

New Year's Eve photos by Katie Williams

A chilly—and hot—start to 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Sweater and jacket weather for New Year’s Eve didn’t bother anyone, as people turned out in droves to public celebrations to ring in 2026 across the county. Annual events were held in St.
Richard Rosario, who became a national symbol of wrongful conviction after his release from a New York prison is seeking immunity under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law in a July road-rage shooting case in Osceola County. (File Photo)

Richard Rosario, who became a national symbol of wrongful conviction after his release from a New York prison is seeking immunity under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law in a July road-rage shooting case in Osceola County. (File Photo)

Exoneree Rosario seeks immunity in July road-rage shooting

Kristin Hurst
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A Kissimmee man who became a national symbol of wrongful conviction after his release from a New York prison is seeking immunity under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law in a July road-rage shooting case in Osceola County.
This 1966 Ford GT40 Mark I Road Car went for $7.04 million, the top seller at last year’s Mecum Kissimmee 2025 event. (Photo/Mecum)

This 1966 Ford GT40 Mark I Road Car went for $7.04 million, the top seller at last year’s Mecum Kissimmee 2025 event. (Photo/Mecum)

Mecum Auto Auction returns to OHP Tuesday

Terry Lloyd
Sunday, January 4, 2026
If you live in Osceola County, you can always tell when the New Year is approaching when acres and acres of white tent tops start springing up at Osceola Heritage Park for the annual Mecum Kissimmee auto auction.
Family, friends, neighbors, and fans have left flowers, balloons, coffee, and other memorabilia outside the home of David Adam Williams, “Adam the Woo,” to honor his passing. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Family, friends, neighbors, and fans have left flowers, balloons, coffee, and other memorabilia outside the home of David Adam Williams, “Adam the Woo,” to honor his passing. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Homegrown YouTuber 'Adam the Woo', celebrated for spotlighting Osceola County, passes away

Jennifer Chalifoux
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Osceola County is mourning the loss of a resident popular for his YouTube video series.David Adam Williams, better known to followers as “Adam the Woo,” was found dead in his Celebration home on Monday, Dec. 22, according to the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office. Williams was 51 years old.
Kissimmee resident Noella Chalifoux celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends—and 100 candles on her birthday cake. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Kissimmee resident Noella Chalifoux celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends—and 100 candles on her birthday cake. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

100th birthday advice: You can’t live without being healthy

Jennifer Didomenico
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Every birthday is a special one, but not everyone has the chance to celebrate their 100th birthday.Noella Chalifoux (Lupien) was born on Dec. 21, 1925, in Holyoke, Mass. She was the eldest daughter of her father and mother, Napoleon and Florida Lupien.
Wild Florida Adventure Park Co-owner Sam Haught and his team surprised the Raegan family just before their ride, presenting them with a certificate as the one millionth guests on its airboat rides. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Wild Florida Adventure Park Co-owner Sam Haught and his team surprised the Raegan family just before their ride, presenting them with a certificate as the one millionth guests on its airboat rides. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Wild Florida celebrates 1 millionth airboat rider

Jennifer Chalifoux
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Wild Florida Adventure Park recently welcomed its 1 millionth guest to take an airboat ride — a tour of natural Florida on a U.S. Coast Guard certified airboat, where riders can see alligators, turkeys, wild hogs, eagles, and many other animals who call the Florida Everglades home.
Whether you’re deeply superstitious or just “playing it safe,” cultural traditions suggest that your actions on January 1st set the tempo for the remaining 364 days.

Whether you’re deeply superstitious or just “playing it safe,” cultural traditions suggest that your actions on January 1st set the tempo for the remaining 364 days.

Some Do's and Don’ts about New Year’s superstitions

Emely Albelo
Thursday, January 1, 2026
With the calendar flipping to 2026 overnight, many of us are looking for more than just a fresh start—we’re looking for a little bit of luck.
With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond.

With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond.

10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026

Statepoint
Thursday, January 1, 2026
With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond.Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious.
Photo/Kissimmee Rotary West

Photo/Kissimmee Rotary West

Rotary Club school dictionary donation

News Staff
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Rotary Club of Kissimmee West distributed over 300 dictionaries to third graders in three Osceola elementary schools prior to the winter holiday break.At Westside K-8, Trinity School, and Pleasant Hill Elementary Club Service Chair Vincent ) Chiaiese, Jr.
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