Newly-named Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to bring drought-busting rains to the Southeast U.S. the rest of the week. (Graphic/NHC)
State Rep. Paula Stark showed the News-Gazette proof of election filings required to be on the 2026 ballot. (Submitted Photo)
At 5:19 pm., the Osceola Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reference to a shooting and responded to a home on Sheffield Circle in west Kissimmee. to find three people shot.
Juneteenth Photos by Christine Pike
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The community braved the heat Saturday and came together at Lakefront Park for great music, family activities, local vendors, and fellowship—something for all ages —at the City of Kissimmee’s Juneteenth Festival!
Dixon Jesus Matos Dominguez, DOB 09/24/1997
Louis Anthony Robles, a habitual traffic offender, was arrested Friday night after deputies witnessed the RV he was driving failed to maintain its lane on Osceola County. (Osceola County Jail mugshot)
The candidate qualifying period for candidates running in the 2026 election cycle closed Friday at noon, and the process has yielded seven contested elections for those who will serve in Kissimmee or St. Cloud.
Harmony High's flag football team played in the Class 4A state semifinals last season. Based on their ranking, the Longhorns would have been eligible for a new Open Division approved by the FHSAA had it been in place in 2026. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
Graphic/Central Florida Sports Commission
New Gateway High Coach Ramses Kelly has experience coaching and both the high school and foreign professional level. (Submitted Photo)
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP
Graphic/Metro Creative
The St. Cloud Heritage Museum presents Passport to Patriotism Flag Day this Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
