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Photo/Ken Jackson

Photo/Ken Jackson

Here’s to you, the Class of 2025!

Last week at the Silver Spurs Arena, thousands of School District of Osceola County high school graduates walked across the stage and grasped their diplomas, validating 13 years of hard work, sacrifices and accomplishments. It was truly their day.
Daniel Lamppin is led to the Osceola County Jail Tuesday after Sheriff's deputies say he sexually abused two minor females in his care as a foster parent. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff)

Daniel Lamppin is led to the Osceola County Jail Tuesday after Sheriff's deputies say he sexually abused two minor females in his care as a foster parent. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff)

Investigation from November sexual abuse case leads to arrest of St. Cloud man, additional charges

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Saint Cloud man they say was working as a Chik-fil-A manager and charged him with 24 counts of sexual battery by a custodian after two female victims came forward saying Daniel Ryan Lamppin sexually abused them as a foster parent, Sheriff Marcos...
The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day.

The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day.

School cell phone bill goes to DeSantis

The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Governor Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day and create a new third-degree felony offense of animal cruelty for people who restrain dogs outside during natural...
Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola County as a 23-year-old man from Clarksville, Tenn. was killed after trying to cross the roadway after a prior in a crash, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola County as a 23-year-old man from Clarksville, Tenn. was killed after trying to cross the roadway after a prior in a crash, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Fatal early-Monday crash closes I-4 West near 192 into the morning

Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola County as a 23-year-old man from Clarksville, Tenn. was killed after trying to cross the roadway after a prior in a crash, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
The rodeo action at the 155th Silver Spurs will be just as hot as the February rodeo, which played out to sold-out crowds. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

The rodeo action at the 155th Silver Spurs will be just as hot as the February rodeo, which played out to sold-out crowds. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

155th Silver Spurs Rodeo rides into OHP this week; see what's new

Society, and the landscape of Osceola County, have changed, but one thing remains constant — twice a year, it’s rodeo time at the Silver Spurs Arena!Next week, May 30-31, the 155th installment of the Silver Spurs Rodeo makes its summer appearance.
AAA is activating is holiday-period ‘Tow to Go’ program for Memorial Day weekend, from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. (Graphic/AAA)

AAA is activating is holiday-period ‘Tow to Go’ program for Memorial Day weekend, from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. (Graphic/AAA)

Get home safe — AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' for Memorial Day weekend

If your Memorial Day weekend plans include parties and enjoying adult beverages, don't press your luck by driving impaired. As AAA prepares to rescue thousands of drivers nationwide with car trouble during the long weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road.
Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo, 33, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm in connection with a May 10 Kissimmee shooting. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Department)

Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo, 33, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm in connection with a May 10 Kissimmee shooting. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Department)

Kissimmee Police make arrest in May 10 homicide

The Kissimmee Police Department announced Thursday night it had made an arrest in connection with a May 10 homicide that occurred at a North Central Avenue Apartment Complex.Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo, 33, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm.