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Photos submitted by the City of Kissimmee

Photos submitted by the City of Kissimmee

Photos of the Fourth: Hey America, you look good for 249!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
In Poinciana, it was about doing it a weekend early.In Celebration, it was about the homes and the veterans.In Harmony, it was about “anything with wheels”.In Kissimmee, it was about the food, the music, and the Disney characters.In St.
Florida gas prices continue to fluctuate, AAA says, sitting at $3.08 on Tuesday. (Graphic/AAA)

Florida gas prices continue to fluctuate, AAA says, sitting at $3.08 on Tuesday. (Graphic/AAA)

Why did gas spike right before July 4? Hint: it wasn't about foreign oil

Staff Report
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
It's been a pattern of late: gas prices bump up a dime or so on Monday, come down a penny or two a day heading into the weekend, then find another dime in time for when you want to go someone.Same thing happened last week, AAA says.
Gateway High School was one of Osceola County's 23 A-rated schools according to grades released by the Florida Department of Education Monday.

Gateway High School was one of Osceola County's 23 A-rated schools according to grades released by the Florida Department of Education Monday.

Osceola schools earn another 'B' grade while doubling number of 'A' schools

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Osceola County School District kept its 'B' district-wide grade, as released Monday by the Florida Department of Education.As a component of that, 23 Osceola schools earned an 'A' rating, nearly doubling from 12 in last year's grades, and another 20 earned a 'B' among the 75 schools rated.
Robin Severance Lopez, the ex-wife of former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail Monday after bonding out. (Photo/Lake County Jail)

Robin Severance Lopez, the ex-wife of former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail Monday after bonding out. (Photo/Lake County Jail)

Lopez family update: Robin bonds out Monday; Marcos scheduled for new court dates

Ken Jackson
Monday, July 7, 2025
Robin Severance Lopez, the ex-wife of former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail Monday after bonding out following her June 23 arrest on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering. She had nothing to say upon leaving the jail.
Mitchell Platt, 37, was arrested and charged with burglary on July 4th after an owner's family member found him inside the home and shot him.

Mitchell Platt, 37, was arrested and charged with burglary on July 4th after an owner's family member found him inside the home and shot him.

Deer Run home intruder arrested—but shot first by resident's family—on July 4

Staff Report
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Not all the July 4 fireworks were in the sky Friday night, as a man arrested for burglary was first shot by a family member of the home's resident.Mitchell Platt, 37, was arrested after allegedly breaking into the Deer Run Road home and charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools.
The St. Cloud City Council questioned former Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes and Parks and Recreation Special Events Manager Erin Jenks at Thursday's meeting regarding special event processes. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

The St. Cloud City Council questioned former Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes and Parks and Recreation Special Events Manager Erin Jenks at Thursday's meeting regarding special event processes. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Special St. Cloud City Council meeting seeks clarity on event processes

Debbie Daniel
Friday, July 4, 2025
St. Cloud City Council held another special meeting Thursday to discuss City processes for special event and facility rental processes. Former Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes and Parks and Recreation Special Events Manager Erin Jenks were present to answer Council’s questions.
Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July! (Cagle Cartoons)

Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July! (Cagle Cartoons)

Have a festive (and safe!) 4th of July!

News Staff
Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy 249th Birthday, America!Government, utility and most private offices and companies (;like the News-Gazette) are closed today in honor of the Independence Day holiday. The county Recycling Center is closed, but curbside collection will occur as scheduled.
Skyview, which is developing The Allen apartment project near HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, would deliver a 128-room Sonesta Hotel, 20 condominium units, a rooftop restaurant and entertainment amenity, new city park and commercial space that will likely attract a grocery store. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Skyview, which is developing The Allen apartment project near HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, would deliver a 128-room Sonesta Hotel, 20 condominium units, a rooftop restaurant and entertainment amenity, new city park and commercial space that will likely attract a grocery store. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee approves downtown hotel projects, police Citizen’s Review Board

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Kissimmee City Commission Tuesday chose proposals from Azure Hotel International and Skyview Companies to develop hotel, mixed use and condominium complexes at the current sites of the Kissimmee Civic Center and Toho Square in downtown.
Our office will be closed, Friday July 4th. See you on Monday!

Our office will be closed, Friday July 4th. See you on Monday!

Where to catch the rocket’s red glare

Emely Albelo
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Friday night there will be plenty of (legal) “bombs bursting in air” around Osceola County in celebration of Independence Day.Here’s a list of where to find that explosive entertainment.Kissimmee’s Monumental Fourth of July: Celebrate Independence Day in a monumental way starting at 7 p.m.
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