News

Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway discussed his first 100 days at the helm last week—the plans lay a groundwork for the future. (Photo/David Chivers)

Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway discussed his first 100 days at the helm last week—the plans lay a groundwork for the future. (Photo/David Chivers)

Kissimmee Chief’s 1st 100 days lays groundwork for future transparency

David Chivers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
After a time of trouble and turmoil in the Kissimmee Police Department, including the resignation of Chief Betty Holland and other members in wake of criticisms over use of force incidents and subsequent reviews and an interim chief to stabilize the department while finding a new leader, Kissimmee...
Nicole Segarra, Victim Advocate with the St. Cloud Police Department, along with “George,” speaking at a recent meeting of the Seeds of Hope in St. Cloud. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Nicole Segarra, Victim Advocate with the St. Cloud Police Department, along with “George,” speaking at a recent meeting of the Seeds of Hope in St. Cloud. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

St. Cloud Police — engaging community for safer city

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 17, 2025
For many residents, law enforcement is not the first thing that comes to mind when seeking help outside of dealing with crime. But for many residents, the members of the St.
Due to "a scheduling snafu," The Black Empowerment Community Council had to hold its annual gala at the St. Cloud Community Center rather than The Ranch. (Photo/BECC)

Due to "a scheduling snafu," The Black Empowerment Community Council had to hold its annual gala at the St. Cloud Community Center rather than The Ranch. (Photo/BECC)

St. Cloud apologizes to Black Empowerment group for double booking

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Over the past month, the St. Cloud City Council has been trying to get to the bottom of a scheduling snafu pertaining to the use of The Ranch by both the Black Empowerment Community Council and the Proud in the Cloud groups in June.
Dr. Vipul Patel of the Global Robotics Institute made history in June with a record-setting telesurgery. (Photo/AdventHealth)

Dr. Vipul Patel of the Global Robotics Institute made history in June with a record-setting telesurgery. (Photo/AdventHealth)

Local AdventHealth leads robotic-assisted surgery into the future

Michelle Kostuch
Thursday, July 17, 2025
A history-making robotic telesurgery procedure recently came out of AdventHealth’s Global Robotics Institute (GRI) in Celebration.On June 14, GRI founder and medical director Dr. Vipul Patel remotely operated on a patient almost 7,000 miles away in Angola, South Africa.
When he approved the state’s 2025-26 fiscal budget last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis used his power to line-item veto projects and requests and remove them from the budget. He did so, trilling over $500 million from the $115 billion proposed budget. That action had effects in Osceola County.

When he approved the state’s 2025-26 fiscal budget last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis used his power to line-item veto projects and requests and remove them from the budget. He did so, trilling over $500 million from the $115 billion proposed budget. That action had effects in Osceola County.

Here’s the local projects Gov. DeSantis vetoed from the budget

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 17, 2025
When he approved the state’s 2025-26 fiscal budget last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis used his power to line-item veto projects and requests and remove them from the budget. He did so, trilling over $500 million from the $115 billion proposed budget.
Submitted graphic

Submitted graphic

Local author details ‘How Does Disney Do That?’

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 17, 2025
In writing “How Does Disney Do That,” James Warda of St. Cloud, along with fellow author Theron Skees, distill the intangible “magic” of Disney into something tangible that can be used in everyday personal and business pursuits.
DeSantis called Ingoglia, a Republican whose social media handle is “@GovGoneWild,” a warrior on issues such as immigration and insurance and “the most conservative senator in the state of Florida.” (Photo/Colin Hackley NSF)

DeSantis called Ingoglia, a Republican whose social media handle is “@GovGoneWild,” a warrior on issues such as immigration and insurance and “the most conservative senator in the state of Florida.” (Photo/Colin Hackley NSF)

DeSantis taps Blaise Ingoglia for state CFO

Jim Turner
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
News Service of Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s chief financial officer, gaining more control over the state Cabinet and potentially setting up a proxy battle in 2026 with President Donald Trump.
Be aware of a Florida Department of Transportation traffic operation that may create slowdowns and delays on I-4 early Thursday..

Be aware of a Florida Department of Transportation traffic operation that may create slowdowns and delays on I-4 early Thursday..

Traffic advisory: FODT operation may slow I-4 in Osceola early Thursday

Staff Report
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
If your commute or travels will take you on Interstate 4 between State Road 429 and Daryl Carter Parkway early Thursday morning, be aware of a Florida Department of Transportation traffic operation that may create slowdowns and delays.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after they say a man who was tasered in an incident Sunday morning became unresponsive.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after they say a man who was tasered in an incident Sunday morning became unresponsive.

Sheriff’s Office, FDLE investigating death after suspect tasered

Staff Report
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after they say a man who was tasered in an incident Sunday morning became unresponsive.A Sheriff’s Office spokesperson shared that around 6:30 a.m.
An "uncoupling", and now in service; Osceola Fire Station 71 ceremonially opened last week. (Photo/Osceola County)

An "uncoupling", and now in service; Osceola Fire Station 71 ceremonially opened last week. (Photo/Osceola County)

Osceola Fire Station 71 officially opens; more to come

Staff Report
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Osceola County opened its newest fire station, Station 71 on Westside Boulevard, last week.County leaders and project partners officially opened the new facility for service with a traditional "uncoupling" ceremony.
Subscribe to