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St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson, City Manager Veronica Miller and Wendy Ford from the Council on Aging cut the ribbon at Tracey Manor, officially unveiling the Council’s Community Development Block Grant. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson, City Manager Veronica Miller and Wendy Ford from the Council on Aging cut the ribbon at Tracey Manor, officially unveiling the Council’s Community Development Block Grant. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Council’s Corner — Partnering with St. Cloud to renovate senior living community

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Osceola County Council on Aging has completed a refurbishment of St. Cloud Hearts and Homes, also known as the Tracey Manor community, through a Community Development Block Grant of more than $500,000 from the City of St. Cloud.
Police say Ruchamo Pierre-Jeune entered the Checkers on Osceola Parkway with a firearm, demanded money and fled. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Police say Ruchamo Pierre-Jeune entered the Checkers on Osceola Parkway with a firearm, demanded money and fled. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Arrest made in May 20 BVL Checkers robbery

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning took down a man suspected in a fast food restaurant armed robbery from May 20. It was the second time in two days deputies executed an arrest warrant in the early morning hours.
Photos courtesy of the City of Kissimmee

Photos courtesy of the City of Kissimmee

Photo gallery — Showing Pride in Kissimmee

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Saturday’s annual PrideFest event at the Kissimmee Civic Center celebrated welcoming, fostering awareness of, and acknowledging the impactful contributions of the local LGBTQ community in a safe, family-friendly way.
The law, which was one of the top issues of the 2024 legislative session, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social-media accounts on certain platforms — though it would allow parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts.

The law, which was one of the top issues of the 2024 legislative session, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social-media accounts on certain platforms — though it would allow parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts.

Federal judge blocks Florida social media age law

Jim Saunders
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
News Service of Florida — A federal judge Tuesday blocked a 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off social-media platforms, saying it likely violates First Amendment rights and pointing to the role of parents in policing social-media use.
Ryan Darshanand Brijlal, who police say possessed and shared child sexual abuse material across social media, was arrested and led out of a Crescent Lakes home Tuesday morning. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Ryan Darshanand Brijlal, who police say possessed and shared child sexual abuse material across social media, was arrested and led out of a Crescent Lakes home Tuesday morning. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Man arrested at Kissimmee home suspected of possessing and sharing child sex material

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Osceola County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday morning arrested a man at a Kissimmee home they say possessed and shared child sexual abuse material across social media.
Osceola County's Supervisor of Elections office explained how it updates the active voter numbers posted on its website. (File Photo)

Osceola County's Supervisor of Elections office explained how it updates the active voter numbers posted on its website. (File Photo)

Number of active Osceola County voters has dropped—here's why

Ken Jackson
Monday, June 2, 2025
Has it been since before 2022 that you voted in Osceola County? If you a registered, it's a good idea to check your voter status.That's the message from the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections Office, which has concluded an annual list maintenance.
Florida Highway Patrol is looking for this vehicle, perhaps a white Mercedes SUV, in connection with a fatal crash with a pedestrian on Osceola Parkway on April 29. (Photo/Florida Highway Patrol)

Florida Highway Patrol is looking for this vehicle, perhaps a white Mercedes SUV, in connection with a fatal crash with a pedestrian on Osceola Parkway on April 29. (Photo/Florida Highway Patrol)

FHP still looking for vehicle involved in fatal Osceola Parkway hit-and-run—can you help?

Ken Jackson
Sunday, June 1, 2025
A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on April 29 on Osceola Parkway, and the Florida Highway Patrol is turning to the public for information into a a vehicle that struck a pedestrian before leaving the scene.Troopers say the crash happened around 12:38 a.m.
Florida House and Senate leaders issued memos late Friday night that indicated they expect to pass a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Monday, June 16.

Florida House and Senate leaders issued memos late Friday night that indicated they expect to pass a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Monday, June 16.

Florida House, Senate agreement sets stage for budget talks to resume Tuesday

Jim Saunders
Saturday, May 31, 2025
News Service of Florida -- Nearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Tallahassee.
The City of St. Cloud is still working to mitigate the affects of a cybersecurity attack on its data 14 months ago, including mailing notice to residents who may have been affected. (Photo/Metro Creative)

The City of St. Cloud is still working to mitigate the affects of a cybersecurity attack on its data 14 months ago, including mailing notice to residents who may have been affected. (Photo/Metro Creative)

St. Cloud sending notice to those affected by 2024 cyberattack

Ken Jackson
Friday, May 30, 2025
Those who were affected by a malicious cyber attack on the City of St. Cloud’s data systems in March 2024 have received, or will, written notice if their information was potentially impacted, the city announced Friday.
Outgoing Miss Silver Spurs Bailee Jeannin salutes some of this year's pageant entrants. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Outgoing Miss Silver Spurs Bailee Jeannin salutes some of this year's pageant entrants. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Meet the Silver Spurs Rodeo queens for 2025-26!

Staff Report
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Silver Spurs Riding Club crowned its new court of rodeo royalty during Thursday’s Miss Silver Spurs Pageant at the Silver Spurs Arena.Jasmine Noel Livingston is the new Miss Silver Spurs, taking the reigns from Bailee Jeannin, who was on hand for the coronation.
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