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Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez called the two complaints filed against her in a span of 35 days politically-motivated “false narratives”.

Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez called the two complaints filed against her in a span of 35 days politically-motivated “false narratives”.

Subject of a second complaint, Kissimmee commissioner fights back against “politically motivated” attacks

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A second citizen’s complaint has been made against a Kissimmee city commissioner, alleging she failed to properly license her operation serving food at an existing establishment, and used her position on the dais to benefit a food who also serves food out of a food truck.
Caribbean Fusion photos by Angelique Priore

Caribbean Fusion photos by Angelique Priore

A day to celebrate all things Caribbean

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The island vibes were on full fleek at Sunday’s annual Caribbean Fusion festival, presented by the Caribbean and Floridian Association (CAFA) at the Kissimmee Lakefront. If you like that soca beat, fine island food and music and dance, Sunday was for you.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday — after first releasing the map to Fox News. (File Photo/News Service of Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday — after first releasing the map to Fox News. (File Photo/News Service of Florida)

DeSantis submits Congressional district redraw to Legislature

News Service Of Florida
Monday, April 27, 2026
By Gray Rohrer — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office submitted a new congressional map to the Legislature on Monday that would drastically alter several U.S. House districts in Central and South Florida.
The City of St. Cloud has unveiled the Business Response Team to those navigating the tax receipt, permitting, inspection, zoning and registration processes. (Graphic/City of St. Cloud)

The City of St. Cloud has unveiled the Business Response Team to those navigating the tax receipt, permitting, inspection, zoning and registration processes. (Graphic/City of St. Cloud)

Starting a St. Cloud business? Expanding? Let the Business Response Team help

Staff Report
Monday, April 27, 2026
The City of Saint Cloud has unveiled the Business Response Team to those navigating the tax receipt, permitting, inspection, zoning and registration processes.
Maribel Power’s photo, “Handmade Noodle River” earned a “Commended” recognition from the World Food Photography Awards 2026 in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize category this year. (Submitted Photo)

Maribel Power’s photo, “Handmade Noodle River” earned a “Commended” recognition from the World Food Photography Awards 2026 in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize category this year. (Submitted Photo)

Kissimmee teen’s photo earns International Commendation

David Chivers
Friday, April 24, 2026
A photograph taken by Mirabel “Mira” Power was shortlisted and earned a “Commended” recognition from the World Food Photography Awards 2026 in the Jamie Oliver Youth Prize category.Mira, 13, is an eighth grader living in Kissimmee with her parents, brother and sister and is home schooled.
College honors for local scholars

College honors for local scholars

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News:Jerilyn Frias of Kissimmee was among a group of outstanding students recognized with the Student Life Leadership Award at SUNY Delhi.
More than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels. (News Service of Florida)

More than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels. (News Service of Florida)

Initial state budget deal reached, special session set for May

News Service Of Florida
Thursday, April 23, 2026
By Gray Rohrer More than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels.
John Church hears a letter of congratulations from the U.S. Navy’s top admiral read by his grandson at his 100th birthday celebration Saturday. Church holds a boxed U.S. flag flown overthePentagoninhishonor.(Photo/TerryLloyd)

John Church hears a letter of congratulations from the U.S. Navy’s top admiral read by his grandson at his 100th birthday celebration Saturday. Church holds a boxed U.S. flag flown overthePentagoninhishonor.(Photo/TerryLloyd)

St. Cloud World War II Navy vet turns 100

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, April 23, 2026
On a warm, quiet Saturday afternoon, John Paul Church, one of a dwindling handful of World War II veterans still with us, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.He was born in April 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. During the war Church served in the U.S.
As Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a deadly early Saturday morning shooting at a gated vacation rental home community near ChampionsGate, investigators said they are ramping up enforcement of crimes committed at large house parties at rentals. (Google Maps)

As Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a deadly early Saturday morning shooting at a gated vacation rental home community near ChampionsGate, investigators said they are ramping up enforcement of crimes committed at large house parties at rentals. (Google Maps)

Sheriff’s conducting operations to stop violent vacation rental home crimes

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 23, 2026
As Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a deadly early Saturday morning shooting at a vacation rental home near ChampionsGate, investigators said they are ramping up enforcement of an ongoing problem—crimes committed at large and loud parties at these rented homes— that...
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