KUA seeks Board member applications
Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in appointment to the utility’s board of directors. Board members are nonpaid officials who serve as policymakers for the utility. This is a five-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2026.
Applicants for this seat must be registered voters, reside outside Kissimmee city limits, and demonstrate a successful business or professional management career. This is an opportunity for individuals to contribute their time and efforts to provide for a healthy local economy through a successful local utility system.
If you are willing and able to serve in this capacity, please contact the office of the President & General Manager at 407-9337777 ext. 6100 to obtain the Board Recruitment application, or complete and submit the application online at kua.com/ board. This form along with a resume must be completed and returned by April 29 at 5 p.m.
Osceola County man Florida Lottery scratch-off big winner
Rafael Arciniegas Rosario, 59, of Kissimmee, claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LEGACY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on Dec. 10.
Arciniegas Rosario chose to receive his winnings as a onetime, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Arciniegas Rosario turned $20 into $1 million when he purchased his winning ticket from an Orlando RaceTrac.
AdventHealth opens Meadow Woods ER
For those at the north end of the county, a new emergent health care option is now available on the other side of the county line.
AdventHealth has opened a new 12-bed emergency room to expand access to care for residents of Meadow Woods, Hunters Creek and surrounding areas, such as Buenaventura Lakes and Flora Ridge.
“This new emergency room represents a meaningful commitment to the health and well-being of South Orange County,” said Michael Mewhirter, chief executive officer of AdventHealth Celebration, which oversees the Meadow Woods ER. “By bringing emergency care closer to where people live, we can be present for our neighbors during some of their most urgent moments. This facility allows us to deliver whole-person care that supports not only physical healing, but also peace of mind for patients and families.”
The approximately 13,700-square-foot emergency room, located off South Orange Avenue, features 12 patient rooms, respiratory therapy services, diagnostic imaging including CT scans, X-ray and ultrasound, as well as an onsite full-service laboratory and pharmacy.
“In emergency medicine, every second counts,” said Dr. Omayra Mansfield, chief medical officer at AdventHealth Celebration and Meadow Woods. “The AdventHealth Meadow Woods ER strengthens our ability to respond quickly and effectively when patients need care most. It’s an important step in meeting the growing health care needs of our Central Florida communities.” The new emergency room is expected to bring up to 90 jobs to the area.
