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Melanie Pickett of Carollo Engineers shared the pros and cons of fluoridating community water systems during the first of four public meetings being held by Toho Water Authority in April. PHOTO/KRISTIN HURST

Melanie Pickett of Carollo Engineers shared the pros and cons of fluoridating community water systems during the first of four public meetings being held by Toho Water Authority in April. PHOTO/KRISTIN HURST

Toho’s fluoride forums may be moot

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Toho Water Authority kicked off the first of four public forums Monday night to gain community input on supplementing fluoride in their drinking water. But, with the state legislature moving toward banning water additives, the effort could end up being a pointless exercise.
Students from Poinciana High School work with their chef mentor in the Mystery Meal competition, to demonstrate their skills in plate presentation as well as cooking. PHOTOS/DEBBIE DANIEL

Students from Poinciana High School work with their chef mentor in the Mystery Meal competition, to demonstrate their skills in plate presentation as well as cooking. PHOTOS/DEBBIE DANIEL

Osceola Cooks! gives students a recipe for success

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Friday morning at the Embassy Suites in Kissimmee, 125 Osceola County students filled the air with the smell of sauté and the clatter of cookware at the third annual Osceola Cooks! Culinary Competition.
The Every Child Should Be Protected 5K started last year, inspired by the case of slain Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto. PHOTO/LARRY GRIFFIN

The Every Child Should Be Protected 5K started last year, inspired by the case of slain Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto. PHOTO/LARRY GRIFFIN

5K raising money to help abuse victims like Madeline Soto

Larry Griffin
Thursday, April 10, 2025
At the second annual Every Child Should Be Protected 5K, a few dozen people gathered to run in the name of protecting victims of child abuse.The event started last year, inspired by the case of slain Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto.
This year, the Orlando Giving Machines featured items from the Osceola Council on Aging, which received a charitable contribution. SUBMITTED PHOTO

This year, the Orlando Giving Machines featured items from the Osceola Council on Aging, which received a charitable contribution. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Council on Aging benefactor of Orlando Giving MachinesThis past Christmas season, the Orlando Giving Machines provided the community with a fun and memorable way to help those in need, locally and worldwide.
Jesus Perez Jr. has been arrested and charged in a March 30 road rage shooting in the Publix parking lot on Cypress Parkway. MUG/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Jesus Perez Jr. has been arrested and charged in a March 30 road rage shooting in the Publix parking lot on Cypress Parkway. MUG/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Attempted murder arrest made from Poinciana Publix parking lot shooting

Kristin Hurst
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a March road rage incident that escalated into a shooting in the parking lot of a Kissimmee Publix.According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred at the Publix located on Cypress On March 30 Parkway.
The state average price at the pump rose 15 cents per gallon early last week, reaching $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, before drifting lower to $3.19 to start the week. GRAPHIC/AAA

The state average price at the pump rose 15 cents per gallon early last week, reaching $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, before drifting lower to $3.19 to start the week. GRAPHIC/AAA

Despite prices on a yo-yo, AAA says crude oil prices fall to four-year lows

Staff Report
Monday, April 7, 2025
Up sharply early in the week, downward through the late week and weekend.Down a dime, up a quarter.It's the yo-yo of gas prices, which AAA say should come down in the near future due to global oil prices taking a tumble, which may be related to all of the tariff talk from President Trump.
Go see the Osceola Magic take on the Maine Celtics tonight for a shot at the NBA G League title!

Go see the Osceola Magic take on the Maine Celtics tonight for a shot at the NBA G League title!

A Shot at the 'Ship: Osceola Magic vs. Maine Celtics tonight at OHP

News Staff
Sunday, April 6, 2025
The NBA G League Eastern Conference Finals are TONIGHT at 7 p.m., when your hometown Osceola Magic take on the Maine Celtics at Osceola Heritage Park for a play in the G League Finals! The team needs your support and energy to cheer them on for a chance at a championship!Go to https://www.gofevo.
A 63-year-old St. Cloud man died Thursday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 192 near Osceola Heritage Park.

A 63-year-old St. Cloud man died Thursday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 192 near Osceola Heritage Park.

St. Cloud man killed crossing 192 near OHP Thursday night, FHP reports

News Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
A 63-year-old St. Cloud man died Thursday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 192 near Osceola Heritage Park.According to the FHP report, just after 9:30 p.m.
Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, sponsored a measure that would change requirements for high-school students. PHOTO/NSF COLIN HACKLEY

Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, sponsored a measure that would change requirements for high-school students. PHOTO/NSF COLIN HACKLEY

Florida Senate targets 'high stakes' testing in education bill

Jim Saunders
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Florida Senate Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
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