Osceola County School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff presented a request to the Osceola County Commission to add a onemill operational property tax referendum to the November ballot Monday. The Commission will vote whether to honor the request in two weeks. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff presented a request to the Osceola County Commission to add a onemill operational property tax referendum to the November ballot Monday. The Commission will vote whether to honor the request in two weeks. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola School District asking for one-mill November referendum

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Added revenue would go to fund teacher retention, sports and arts programs The Osceola County...
Paula Stark lost her appeal to be on the House District 47 ballot when a judge ruled her ballot was properly rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form.

Paula Stark lost her appeal to be on the House District 47 ballot when a judge ruled her ballot was properly rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form.

Leon County Judge rejects Paula Stark's appeal to get on state House ballot

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Rep. Paula Stark’s move to be placed on the ballot to retain her District 47 seat was rejected by a Leon County court Wednesday, News Service of Florida reports.
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Take Stock in Children launched a license plate campaign called Mentoring Changes Lives, in order to create longterm financial support to keep supporting its students and mission. (Photo/Take Stock in Children)

Take Stock in Children launched a license plate campaign called Mentoring Changes Lives, in order to create longterm financial support to keep supporting its students and mission. (Photo/Take Stock in Children)

Take Stock in Children—guiding Osceola’s Next Generation

Emely Albelo
Thursday, July 9, 2026
As Osceola County families gear up for the upcoming school year, a powerful local initiative is...
Osceola Council on Aging Opens Buen Vecino in Buenaventura Lakes on July 24. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Osceola Council on Aging Opens Buen Vecino in Buenaventura Lakes on July 24. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Muy Bueno: Buen Vecino to open this month

Wendy Ford
Thursday, July 9, 2026
OCOA’s senior housing complex in Buenaventura Lakes reaches ribbon cutting After a three-year...
Kissimmee Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility designation, which would pave the way for international flight capabilities that would potentially bolster local economic development, the city announced Tuesday. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility designation, which would pave the way for international flight capabilities that would potentially bolster local economic development, the city announced Tuesday. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Gateway Airport secures international aviation, Customs approval

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 2, 2026
“Welcome to Kissimmee International Airport,” a sign on Dyer Boulevard could soon read.
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Sports 

Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues took another major leap forward this week when it was announced that he will represent the American League and the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game on Sunday, July 12 at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.

Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues took another major leap forward this week when it was announced that he will represent the American League and the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game on Sunday, July 12 at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.

Harmony High's Caden Scarborough selected for MLB Futures Game

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues...
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