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Crashes that occurred just over two hours apart late Friday and into Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 192 claimed the lives of a Kissimmee motorcyclist and a St. Cloud pedestrian, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Crashes that occurred just over two hours apart late Friday and into Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 192 claimed the lives of a Kissimmee motorcyclist and a St. Cloud pedestrian, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

FHP reports two fatal 192 crashes during holiday weekend

News Staff
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Crashes that occurred just over two hours apart late Friday and into Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 192 claimed the lives of a Kissimmee motorcyclist and a St. Cloud pedestrian, Florida Highway Patrol reports.The first incident happened around 11:30 p.m.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility designation, which would pave the way for international flight capabilities that would potentially bolster local economic development, the city announced Tuesday. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility designation, which would pave the way for international flight capabilities that would potentially bolster local economic development, the city announced Tuesday. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Gateway Airport secures international aviation, Customs approval

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 2, 2026
“Welcome to Kissimmee International Airport,” a sign on Dyer Boulevard could soon read.That may be in jest, but the city announced Tuesday that its Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U.S.
Two Ethics complaints against Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez by the same local resident have now both been dismissed.

Two Ethics complaints against Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez by the same local resident have now both been dismissed.

Kissimmee Commissioner Martinez cleared of ethics violations

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Following the release of the findings of a special prosecutor, Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez has been cleared of an ethics violation filed against her regarding city food truck policy and claims she assisted a friend, another food truck owner, in getting a conditional use permit to...
Kissimmee Utility Authority’s newest facility, the Van Meter Substation, named for former KUA board member and Kissimmee commissioner Jeanne Van Meter, will help power the next phase of growth in the northwest portion of the city. (Photos/Taylor McFee)

Kissimmee Utility Authority’s newest facility, the Van Meter Substation, named for former KUA board member and Kissimmee commissioner Jeanne Van Meter, will help power the next phase of growth in the northwest portion of the city. (Photos/Taylor McFee)

KUA breaks ground on $20M Van Meter Substation

Taylor McFee
Thursday, July 2, 2026
With shovels in the ground Wednesday morning, Kissimmee Utility Authority marked the start of construction on a new $20 million electrical substation that officials say will help power the next phase of growth in northwest Kissimmee.
Undersheriff Ron Roberts of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office welcomes members of the Seeds of Hope Osceola coalition to the Sheriff’s complex Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Undersheriff Ron Roberts of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office welcomes members of the Seeds of Hope Osceola coalition to the Sheriff’s complex Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Planting the Seeds of Hope

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Seeds of Hope Osceola is a collaborative network of churches, nonprofits, businesses, and local agencies working together to better serve individuals and families across our community.On Thursday, June 25, the group, started by the St.
Local children enjoyed book readings, giveaways, games, and meeting an alligator at Early Learning Coalition’s launch of their new “Read to Rise” program at Hart Memorial Library on Friday. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)

Local children enjoyed book readings, giveaways, games, and meeting an alligator at Early Learning Coalition’s launch of their new “Read to Rise” program at Hart Memorial Library on Friday. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)

New ‘Read to Rise’ program aims to boost Osceola kindergarten readiness

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Osceola families have a new tool to help prepare their young children for school. The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County launched its “Read to Rise” family literacy program Friday at Hart Memorial Library, offering free learning kits packed with activities in English and Spanish.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

Felon named person of interest in Kissimmee homicide

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, July 2, 2026
A 32-year-old Kissimmee man who previously was on probation for a felony battery conviction has been identified as a person of interest in the homicide of a 71-year-old man.Nicolas Alexander Lopez is currently being held in the Seminole County Jail on unrelated charges.
Earlier this week, SDOC touted district-wide academic gains in Language Arts in all grades 3-10 and mathematics gains in 3-8, many of them double-digit gains since 2023.

Earlier this week, SDOC touted district-wide academic gains in Language Arts in all grades 3-10 and mathematics gains in 3-8, many of them double-digit gains since 2023.

Osceola County Schools: Still a ‘B’ district — but really close to the honor roll

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The School District of Osceola County maintained its district grade of ‘B’ according to the Florida Department of Education school grade release, operationally called the Florida School Accountability Report, released Wednesday morning.You can probably call it a B+ … or maybe even an A-.
Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

KUA chairman Manuel Ortega becomes 2nd local winner of national APPA award

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A second local public utility official has been honored by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with a national award for their contributions and service to their communities and customers.
A Kissimmee man is dead and another is in serious condition at a local hospital following a head-on collision on Orange Avenue north of Kissimmee just into Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A Kissimmee man is dead and another is in serious condition at a local hospital following a head-on collision on Orange Avenue north of Kissimmee just into Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

One from Kissimmee killed, another injured in Wednesday morning south Orange crash

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A Kissimmee man is dead and another is in serious condition at a local hospital following a head-on collision on Orange Avenue north of Kissimmee just into Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.
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