Hansen, the former owner of the Osceola Star Hispanic newspaper, had a larger-than-life presence and a powerful voice for the local Hispanic business community that grew by leaps and bounds in his nearly five decades living in the area. He was a board member and small business trustee for The Osceola Chamber and Valencia College that saw the creation of the Hispanic Business Council, Viva Osceola and Three Kings Day celebrations. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Hansen, the former owner of the Osceola Star Hispanic newspaper, had a larger-than-life presence and a powerful voice for the local Hispanic business community that grew by leaps and bounds in his nearly five decades living in the area. He was a board member and small business trustee for The Osceola Chamber and Valencia College that saw the creation of the Hispanic Business Council, Viva Osceola and Three Kings Day celebrations. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Bill Hansen Plaza: Dedicated to the man who gave local Hispanics their first voice

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 25, 2026
Every town should have a Guillermo “Bill” Hansen, as Kissimmee affectionately called him.
Johnny JeanBaptiste (2/18/1990) and Stacia McMillian (3/17/1994) and charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm.

Johnny JeanBaptiste (2/18/1990) and Stacia McMillian (3/17/1994) and charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm.

Parents arrested after 2-year-old found wandering Narcoossee street Saturday night

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The parents of a toddler that a good Samaritan found wandering on a Narcoossee area road late Saturday night have been arrested.Johnny JeanBaptiste, 36, and Stacia McMillian, 32, have been arrested and charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm.
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Three wildlife underpasses, circled in orange, are part of the design for the section of State Road 534 Phase 2 through the Split Oak Forest. Underpasses are especially effective for terrestrial species such as deer, foxes, and smaller mammals, as well as amphibians and reptiles. (Graphic/CFX)

Three wildlife underpasses, circled in orange, are part of the design for the section of State Road 534 Phase 2 through the Split Oak Forest. Underpasses are especially effective for terrestrial species such as deer, foxes, and smaller mammals, as well as amphibians and reptiles. (Graphic/CFX)

New toll road SR 534 met with opposition

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently held two public meetings for the design of...
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia presented a check for $41,716 in unclaimed funds to the University of Central Florida on Sept. 15. The state was holding it, and returned it through the Claim Your Cash Florida program. (Photo/ Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia)

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia presented a check for $41,716 in unclaimed funds to the University of Central Florida on Sept. 15. The state was holding it, and returned it through the Claim Your Cash Florida program. (Photo/ Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia)

‘Claim Your Cash’ from the state of Florida

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 24, 2026
New site replaces Florida Treasure Chest Might there be some cash that’s yours, that never got to...
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Now is a great time to take pictures of your home before you start decorating for the holidays and submit your nomination for the Poinciana Beautiful Awards Program.

Now is a great time to take pictures of your home before you start decorating for the holidays and submit your nomination for the Poinciana Beautiful Awards Program.

POINCIANA NEWS: Commons Market headlines October

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Commons Market at BridgePrep Osceola campus (4851 KOA St.), begins Saturday, Oct.
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