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New SCPD Deputy Chief Jacob Ruiz gets his insignia pinned by wife Sadia Baxter at Tuesday's swearing-in ceremony. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

New SCPD Deputy Chief Jacob Ruiz gets his insignia pinned by wife Sadia Baxter at Tuesday's swearing-in ceremony. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

St. Cloud Police Department swears in new—and familiar—deputy chief

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
St. Cloud Police Chief Doug Goerke has a new right-hand man; if you've been around Osceola County for a while, you may recognize him.SCPD swore in new Deputy Chief Jacob Ruiz on Tuesday. He will serve as its Administrative Bureau Commander.
Overnight the National Hurricane Center noted Tropical Storm Dexter formed, and it's watching two areas of possible development in the Atlantic. (Graphic/NHC)

Overnight the National Hurricane Center noted Tropical Storm Dexter formed, and it's watching two areas of possible development in the Atlantic. (Graphic/NHC)

August's typical tropical uptick: Dexter forms; something to maybe watch NEXT week

Ken Jackson
Monday, August 4, 2025
After a slow June and July to the Atlantic hurricane season -- which isn't uncommon at all -- the tropics, are starting to get active, with three areas the National Hurricane Center are now watching.At 11 p.m.
FDOT will close northbound 535 (Vineland Road) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday for overhead sign installation that's part of a broader road rehab project that started last fall. (Graphic/FDOT)

FDOT will close northbound 535 (Vineland Road) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday for overhead sign installation that's part of a broader road rehab project that started last fall. (Graphic/FDOT)

State Road 535/Vineland Road updates: road closure this week, new traffic signal installed

Staff Report
Sunday, August 3, 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation has announced it will close the northbound lanes of State Road (S.R.) 535 (Vineland Road) near the intersection of Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, for overhead signage installation.Northbound S.R.
A Lake Wales man was killed late Sunday night when his car veered off a ramp leading into Disney World and into a concrete column, Florida Highway Patrol reported overnight.

A Lake Wales man was killed late Sunday night when his car veered off a ramp leading into Disney World and into a concrete column, Florida Highway Patrol reported overnight.

Single-car crash near Disney claims life of male driver, FHP says

News Staff
Sunday, August 3, 2025
A Lake Wales man was killed late Sunday night when his car veered off a ramp leading into Disney World and into a concrete column, Florida Highway Patrol reported overnight.According to the FHP report, The 52-year-old was driving his Audi A3 on the northbound World Drive ramp from U.S. Highway 192.
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) can help students meet the mandate with its online program taught by certified teachers. The FLVS Driver Education course is tuition-free for many Florida students.

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) can help students meet the mandate with its online program taught by certified teachers. The FLVS Driver Education course is tuition-free for many Florida students.

Florida Virtual School offers state-mandated drivers’ ed

Staff Report
Friday, August 1, 2025
A new state law takes effect Aug. 1 requiring all drivers under 18 years old complete a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) approved driver education course.
An ornate chandelier still stands at the top of stairs that once led to Tupperware executive offices. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

An ornate chandelier still stands at the top of stairs that once led to Tupperware executive offices. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Former Tupperware headquarters property for sale

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The 43-acre site on Orange Blossom Trail that housed the worldwide headquarters for the Tupperware Brands corporation has hit the market for sale.
Paulette and David Gibson changed their wedding plans—that HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital ran with— to include lifelong friend “Wally” Bashman. (Submitted photo)

Paulette and David Gibson changed their wedding plans—that HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital ran with— to include lifelong friend “Wally” Bashman. (Submitted photo)

HCA Poinciana wedding lifts the hearts of Wally’s good friends

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The ties that bind of great friendships wait for nothing. Not for an out-of-state wedding. Not for cancer.For best friends, presence is surely a present.
For the first time, families prepping for the new school year will have the entire month of August to buy supplies tax-free.

For the first time, families prepping for the new school year will have the entire month of August to buy supplies tax-free.

Florida expands back-to-school tax holiday to all of August

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 31, 2025
For the first time, families prepping for the new school year will have the entire month of August to buy supplies tax-free. For those shopping in Osceola County, that means a savings of 7.5% off qualifying purchases.
POLICE NEWS — Golf course brawl over slow play leads to felony arrest

POLICE NEWS — Golf course brawl over slow play leads to felony arrest

POLICE NEWS — Golf course brawl over slow play leads to felony arrest

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Golf course brawl over slow play leads to felony arrestSlow play is a sore topic among golfers, and members of the game’s community have all sorts of suggestions available to players to move things along on the course.Beating people up over it isn’t on the list.
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