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Lane Construction will design and construct a $582 million portion of a new interchange that will connect a to-be segment of State Road 538 (Poinciana Parkway) to I-4 and State Road 429. (Rendering/Lane Construction)

Lane Construction will design and construct a $582 million portion of a new interchange that will connect a to-be segment of State Road 538 (Poinciana Parkway) to I-4 and State Road 429. (Rendering/Lane Construction)

NEWS BRIEFS — I4-4, 429, Poinciana Parkway interchange in the works; new HCA Florida Poinciana CFO named

I-4-429-poinciana Parkway Interchange In The Works
Thursday, April 16, 2026
I4-4, 429, Poinciana Parkway interchange in the worksA design and construction team has been selected oversee the upgrade of Interstate 4 through a portion of Osceola County that is, at best unholy mess and at its worst one of the worst traffic choke points in the state.
Jean Carlos Hernandez Mejia, DOB: 05/09/1991

Jean Carlos Hernandez Mejia, DOB: 05/09/1991

Kissimmee Police nab burglary suspect after 'rapid response'

Staff Report
Monday, April 13, 2026
The Kissimmee Police Department, along with help from an Osceola Sheriff's policing unit helped in the arrest of an individual following a responded to a report of suspicious activity at a local pharmacy after a citizen called 911 to report activity in the area.
In March, the City Council agreed to cover the cost for four children living near Hopkins Park to attend the city’s summer camp at the Civic Center. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

In March, the City Council agreed to cover the cost for four children living near Hopkins Park to attend the city’s summer camp at the Civic Center. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud Council addresses Hopkins Park camp closure

Debbie Daniel
Friday, April 10, 2026
Construction on renovations at Hopkins Park in St. Cloud is expected to begin this summer, and that project will temporarily displace dozens of children who rely on the park’s free summer camp.
Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon showed off a gun lock, like the ones it will give away at a May 1 event. (Photo/Osceola Sheriff's Office)

Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon showed off a gun lock, like the ones it will give away at a May 1 event. (Photo/Osceola Sheriff's Office)

3-year-old accidently shoots himself in the chest

Ken Jackson
Friday, April 10, 2026
Osceola County Sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate a shooting that left a 3 1/2-year-old child in stable condition at a home in Poinciana last week.Investigators say the boy unintentionally shot himself in the chest Thursday shortly before 3:30 p.m.
The Osceola News-Gazette has collected seven Florida Press Association first-place awards since 2022. (Staff photo)

The Osceola News-Gazette has collected seven Florida Press Association first-place awards since 2022. (Staff photo)

News-Gazette nominated for nine Florida Press Association awards

News-gazette Editorial Board
Friday, April 10, 2026
The Florida Press Association has announced the nominees for its 2026 Best Weekly Newspaper Contest, and the Osceola News-Gazette is well represented.Your local paper received nine nominations for awards in news coverage, column writing, photography and website excellence.
Osceola Council on Aging developed Buen Vecino, an affordable senior housing complex in Buenaventura Lakes, and just one example of the Council’s Fair Housing initiatives. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Osceola Council on Aging developed Buen Vecino, an affordable senior housing complex in Buenaventura Lakes, and just one example of the Council’s Fair Housing initiatives. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

COUNCIL'S CORNER — Spotlighting Fair Housing Month

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Fair Housing Month is observed nationally each April to commemorate the signing by President Lyndon Johnson of the landmark Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968.
At Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, team members packed school supply kits in backpacks benefiting the Education Foundation Osceola County as part of ‘407 Day’. (Photo/Orlando Health)

At Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, team members packed school supply kits in backpacks benefiting the Education Foundation Osceola County as part of ‘407 Day’. (Photo/Orlando Health)

NEWS BRIEFS — Valencia academic scholar; St. Cloud Hospital on '407 Day'; more from LYNX, City of St. Cloud, Osceola Chamber

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Valencia College’s Cesar Parra named 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team ScholarFor his selection as a 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholar, Valencia College student and Kissimmee resident Cesar Parra will receive a $1,300 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement, leadership and...
Osceola County School for the Arts’ Wind Ensemble rehearses Monday ahead of next week’s trip to suburban Washington, D.C. for the President’s Cup National High School Concert Band Invitational. The band will appear with the U.S. Army Band. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County School for the Arts’ Wind Ensemble rehearses Monday ahead of next week’s trip to suburban Washington, D.C. for the President’s Cup National High School Concert Band Invitational. The band will appear with the U.S. Army Band. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

OCSA Ensemble bands headed for national competitions

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 9, 2026
April and May are the last two full months of the school year, so a lot goes into them for Osceola County students—things like prom, prepping for graduation for the seniors, planning the next year’s classes for the rest, getting ready for trips to Washington D.C.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is evaluating a “hybrid” compromise of the Southport Connector atop bridges east of Marigold Avenue and walls from Poinciana Parkway to Marigold. (Graphic/CFX)

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is evaluating a “hybrid” compromise of the Southport Connector atop bridges east of Marigold Avenue and walls from Poinciana Parkway to Marigold. (Graphic/CFX)

CFX’s Southport Connector study: what it means for Cypress Parkway

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has completed the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the Southport Connector Expressway, and released documents on the planned thoroughfare.
Kissimmee Police Officer Astrid Cruz pilots one of the agency’s new drones that officials say will assist in missing persons investigations and other law enforcement matters best seen from above. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Kissimmee Police Officer Astrid Cruz pilots one of the agency’s new drones that officials say will assist in missing persons investigations and other law enforcement matters best seen from above. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Up, up and away with Kissimmee Police’s new drone fleet

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Kissimmee Police Department is working to keep up with technology just as hard as it’s keeping up with criminals and the people who need their help.Welcome to the new age.It’s launched a drone program that allows for aerial views of scenes and search areas since it came online last month.
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