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What was once Tupperware’s vibrant corporate headquarters on North Orange Blossom Trail now sits empty with no fountain and unkept landscape. The company has not answered requests about the land’s future. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

What was once Tupperware’s vibrant corporate headquarters on North Orange Blossom Trail now sits empty with no fountain and unkept landscape. The company has not answered requests about the land’s future. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The party’s over—but what will happen to Tupperware’s Kissimmee headquarters?

Ken Jackson
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Tupperware’s been around a long time—and we’re not just talking about the kitchenware and plastic bowls.The company behind the concept placed its corporate headquarters in Kissimmee, on Orange Blossom Trail just north of the road now called Osceola Parkway, in 1952.
The News Collaborative of Central Florida covered the regional release of the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, an attempt to identify those unhoused in Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties. The Collective wrote a collective report.

The News Collaborative of Central Florida covered the regional release of the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, an attempt to identify those unhoused in Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties. The Collective wrote a collective report.

New survey: Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless

News Staff
Friday, April 11, 2025
News Collaborative of Central Florida: Last week’s release of the annual point-in-time count made the challenge abundantly clear: Central Florida still doesn’t have enough ways to house its vast numbers of homeless residents. And planned improvements are lagging.
Parents protested before Tuesday’s Osceola County School Board meeting, opposing impending changes to the District’s Exceptional Student Education program model. PHOTO/DEBBIE DANIEL

Parents protested before Tuesday’s Osceola County School Board meeting, opposing impending changes to the District’s Exceptional Student Education program model. PHOTO/DEBBIE DANIEL

Parents push back against pending school ESE changes

Debbie Daniel
Friday, April 11, 2025
Parents of Osceola County Exceptional Student Education students are still fighting for what they say they know to be best for their children. Shouts of “Special needs deserve special care!
The Osceola News-Gazette will be up for 11 journalism awards at the Florida Press Association annual banquet on Aug. 1. FILE PHOTO

The Osceola News-Gazette will be up for 11 journalism awards at the Florida Press Association annual banquet on Aug. 1. FILE PHOTO

Osceola News-Gazette nominated for 11 Florida Press Association awards

News-gazette Editorial Board
Friday, April 11, 2025
The Florida Press Association has announced the nominees for its 2025 Best Weekly Newspaper Contest, and the Osceola News-Gazette is well represented.Your local paper received 11 nominations for awards in reporting, column writing, photography, website excellence.
The Florida House and Senate have passed proposed budgets that are billions of dollars apart, leadership expects to “end up somewhere in the middle” on the final product.

The Florida House and Senate have passed proposed budgets that are billions of dollars apart, leadership expects to “end up somewhere in the middle” on the final product.

Florida House, Senate pass budget plans

Jim Turner
Thursday, April 10, 2025
News Service of Florida — The House and Senate have passed proposed budgets that are billions of dollars apart, giving them about three weeks to mesh their spending goals and reach an agreement on tax cuts.
U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds listened to protesters concerns at Saturday’s rally. PHOTO/LARRY GRIFFIN

U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds listened to protesters concerns at Saturday’s rally. PHOTO/LARRY GRIFFIN

Protest at Kissimmee Tesla dealer draws out political debates

Larry Griffin
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Kissimmee’s Tesla dealership on Orange Blossom Trail Saturday was the site of protests against the actions of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who owns Tesla and who has been a close ally to the new administration.
Homeless advocates held food and supply events during the January Point In Time count, in order to help centralize those they were trying to count. FILE PHOTO

Homeless advocates held food and supply events during the January Point In Time count, in order to help centralize those they were trying to count. FILE PHOTO

Homeless have been counted– or have they?

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Editor’s note: this story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
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