A Kissimmee woman was arrested on Monday after state officials said she stole more than $160,000 from her employer. Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Jennifer Alejandra Insuasti, 32, of 2219 Sylvan Court, Kissimmee, on one count of grand theft of $100,000 or more, a…

Today, Orlando Health completed the acquisition of the 84-bed St. Cloud Regional Medical Center and its associated healthcare operations in St. Cloud from an affiliate of Community Health Systems. Orlando Health has held a 20 percent minority interest in the hospital for more than 15 years and…

By Grantly Ricketts: Central Florida experiences most of its annual rain between June 1 and Sept. 30. Water is a very important component for good plant health, but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance. Too little water is bad, so is too much water. I recommend that plants…

By Brian McBride Editor The Osceola County School Board approved a back-to-school plan for students and parents on Tuesday that gives them three options when they begin returning Aug. 10. The plan was submitted by a back-to-school task force, which was established by Superintendent Debra Pace to…

Growing from an U.S. Air Force airfield prior to World War II to now generating more than $170,000 annually for Osceola County, the Kissimmee Gateway Airport is flying high at age 80. As part of the birthday celebration, the public can take part in planned events such as a virtual exhibition of…

OUC – The Reliable One is adding 108.5 megawatts of green energy to its generation portfolio as two new solar farms begin operations. OUC will draw all 74.5 megawatts of energy generated by the Taylor Creek Solar Energy Center in east Orange County and 34 megawatts from the 74.5-megawatt Harmony…

By Steve Norris For the News-Gazette It looks like we are going to have to put up with numerous showers and thunderstorms on and off all the way through the holiday weekend unfortunately. The temperatures are likely to reach the mid-90s around midday and very humid, and then the stage is set as…

Kathleen Thacker, board chairman of Kissimmee Utility Authority, recently received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award from the American Public Power Association at its annual conference and business meeting, held virtually this year. The award was initiated in 1984 to recognize personal…

Kissimmee is the perfect destination for memorable thrill and chill vacation moments.  With current conditions in mind, there are plenty of outdoor adventures and attractions that social distance simply by nature.  Here are some of Experience Kissimmee’s eco-friendly partners, now reopened with…

The city of Kissimmee received a donation of 1,000 medical masks delivered by the Taiwanese government in Florida June 11.   Mayor Jose Alvarez accepted this donation presented to the city. The contribution is a token that intends to make a good on Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen’s promise to…