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Karsan’s e-JEST takes stakeholders on an Orlando test drive. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Karsan’s e-JEST takes stakeholders on an Orlando test drive. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Autonomous bus takes the wheel

Michelle Kostuch
Friday, November 21, 2025
International bus manufacturer Karsan rolled out e-JEST, its new autonomous electric mini-bus, to the American market at the Florida Autonomous Vehicle Summit on Nov. 5.
Democrats in Florida’s Legislature have filed more than a dozen gun control bills — which even the party’s lawmakers acknowledge are likely to go nowhere — less than two months after leaders legalized open carry. (Photo/Fresh Take Florida)

Democrats in Florida’s Legislature have filed more than a dozen gun control bills — which even the party’s lawmakers acknowledge are likely to go nowhere — less than two months after leaders legalized open carry. (Photo/Fresh Take Florida)

Florida Democrats push long-odds gun control measures after open carry law takes effect

Kaitlyn Mccormack
Friday, November 21, 2025
Democrats in Florida’s Legislature have filed more than a dozen gun control bills — which even the party’s lawmakers acknowledge are likely to go nowhere — less than two months after the “Gunshine State” legalized open carry.
An insurmountable blessing to our organization is the large village of community partners who support our social service initiatives through fundraising events and donations.

An insurmountable blessing to our organization is the large village of community partners who support our social service initiatives through fundraising events and donations.

COUNCIL'S CORNER — Thanksgiving Thankfulness in 2025

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, November 20, 2025
As I began preparing to write this month’s column, I did what most of us do when we think about this annual holiday, and that is to ask: “For what exactly am I thankful?
The latest Memorandum of Understanding with the Orlando City Soccer ownership would include an agreement to enter into an operating agreement with a national hotel brand prior to Dec. 31, 2028 on land at the corner of Bill Beck and U.S. 192. (Graphic/Osceola County)

The latest Memorandum of Understanding with the Orlando City Soccer ownership would include an agreement to enter into an operating agreement with a national hotel brand prior to Dec. 31, 2028 on land at the corner of Bill Beck and U.S. 192. (Graphic/Osceola County)

County, Orlando City Soccer to partner on potential $50M OHP deal

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Building upon an agreement between the two parties forged last year to expand the landscape of Osceola Heritage Park, Osceola County approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the owners of the Orlando City Soccer Club to provide further investment at the park.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority plans to start construction on Phase 1 of the new State Road 534 toll road in the Spring of 2027. (Graphic/CFX)

The Central Florida Expressway Authority plans to start construction on Phase 1 of the new State Road 534 toll road in the Spring of 2027. (Graphic/CFX)

Residents express concern with Osceola Parkway Extension for Phase 1

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, November 20, 2025
CFX held two public meetings, one virtual, this past week, to unveil plans for the first phase of the State 534 toll road—known to most as the Osceola Parkway extension— that will connect State Road 417 to Narcoossee Road.
Wilson Munoz, who’d spent over 25 years with the Kissimmee Police Department and was named as a deputy chief by former Police Chief Betty Holland, is no longer with the department, having been fired back in October by current KPD Chief Charles Broadway.

Wilson Munoz, who’d spent over 25 years with the Kissimmee Police Department and was named as a deputy chief by former Police Chief Betty Holland, is no longer with the department, having been fired back in October by current KPD Chief Charles Broadway.

KPD report sheds light on deputy police chief’s firing

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Wilson Munoz, who’d spent over 25 years with the Kissimmee Police Department and was named as a deputy chief by former Police Chief Betty Holland, is no longer with the department, having been fired back in October by current KPD Chief Charles Broadway.
Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

Emely Albelo
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Enjoy these local early Thanksgiving celebrations before Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025.Turkey Trot- Homeschool Edition: The City of St. Cloud is hosting a Homeschool Turkey Trot on Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Civic Center (3001 17th St.).
This year’s “unofficial” event will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. at the Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront, which means coming out before the Thanksgiving Day meal goes in the oven.

This year’s “unofficial” event will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. at the Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront, which means coming out before the Thanksgiving Day meal goes in the oven.

Turkey Day? Turkey Trot! 5K for Toys for Tots

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, November 20, 2025
It’s time for the fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K for Marine Corps Toys for Tots.This year’s “unofficial” event will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. at the Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront, which means coming out before the Thanksgiving Day meal goes in the oven.
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