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St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson made a motion to add and pay for 10 additional staff members to work Saturday's Proud in the Cloud event at The Ranch. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson made a motion to add and pay for 10 additional staff members to work Saturday's Proud in the Cloud event at The Ranch. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

'Proud in the Cloud' will go on, with added staffing

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 19, 2025
St. Cloud City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday to sort out logistics for Saturday’s Proud in the Cloud event. At issue, Mayor Chris Robertson said, is not the event itself, but making sure the attendees and the City’s asset are protected.
Rev. Marcus Stovall, with the historical marker that was placed last year at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)

Rev. Marcus Stovall, with the historical marker that was placed last year at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)

Young pastor blends tradition and innovation at 138-year-old St. Luke

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On a tree-shaded lot off Narcoossee Road sits a small but mighty church that’s been part of the fabric of the Whitted community of Osceola County. In fact, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church is older than Osceola County.
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project that would expand U.S. Highway 17-92 from two to four lanes through Intercession City. (Graphic/FDOT)

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project that would expand U.S. Highway 17-92 from two to four lanes through Intercession City. (Graphic/FDOT)

FDOT seeking public input on 17-92 widening—see when and where

Staff Report
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the U.S. 17-92 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (Virtual), and Thursday, June 26, 2025 (In-Person), at 5:30 p.m.
The development in question, Thomason Estates, is located south of Fertic Road and east of Michigan Avenue and has drawn opposition from area residents. (Google Maps)

The development in question, Thomason Estates, is located south of Fertic Road and east of Michigan Avenue and has drawn opposition from area residents. (Google Maps)

City Council delays decision on Thomason Estates

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Overshadowed by Councilman Ken Gilbert replacing Shawn Fletcher as Deputy Mayor, the St. Cloud City Council postponed a final decision on the zoning amendment and preliminary subdivision plan for Thomason Estates, a proposed 30-home development on 10.
Black Empowerment and Community Council's Christina Morris with BECC member Matt Quainoo and HOPE Chief Development officer Angie Rench at the 2024 Vanguard Awards (Submitted Photo)

Black Empowerment and Community Council's Christina Morris with BECC member Matt Quainoo and HOPE Chief Development officer Angie Rench at the 2024 Vanguard Awards (Submitted Photo)

BECC celebrates anniversary at Vanguard Awards

Ming Henry
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On Saturday, June 21, the Black Empowerment and Community Council (BECC) will be celebrating its first anniversary with a night of elegance, empowerment, and excellence inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
From left, Dr. Rufus Barfield, PhD. Chair of the Board of Directors at Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County, Healthy Start Executive Director Kerri Stephen and Experience Kissimmee CEO DT Minich. (Photo/Experience Kissimmee)

From left, Dr. Rufus Barfield, PhD. Chair of the Board of Directors at Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County, Healthy Start Executive Director Kerri Stephen and Experience Kissimmee CEO DT Minich. (Photo/Experience Kissimmee)

Experience Kissimmee makes milestone donation to Healthy Start

Staff Report
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Experience Kissimmee presented a landmark donation to the Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County during its recent annual Destination Update.Experience Kissimmee, the county’s tourism marketing arm, presented a donation check on behalf of its charitable partners.
Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway details the action taken regarding an investigation into a dozen current and former KPD employees and their role in covering up at least one use of force case. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway details the action taken regarding an investigation into a dozen current and former KPD employees and their role in covering up at least one use of force case. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Broadway: KPD will ‘hold each other accountable’ going forward

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Kissimmee Police Department is ready to be open and transparent and to, most importantly, move forward.
School Board chair Heather Kahoun will serve as Vice President of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) for the coming term.

School Board chair Heather Kahoun will serve as Vice President of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) for the coming term.

Osceola's Kahoun named FSBA Vice President for upcoming term

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Per the Osceola County School District, School Board chair Heather Kahoun will serve as Vice President of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) for the coming term.The selection was made, including Orange County School Board Member Angie Gallo' election as President.
House Speaker Daniel Perez (left) and Senate President Ben Albritton (right) took part in a traditional hanky-drop ceremony marking the end of the legislative session. (NSF Photo/Tom Urban)

House Speaker Daniel Perez (left) and Senate President Ben Albritton (right) took part in a traditional hanky-drop ceremony marking the end of the legislative session. (NSF Photo/Tom Urban)

Florida lawmakers pass $115.1 billion budget as session ends

News Service Of Florida
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
By Jim Turner and Tom Urban—One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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