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St. Cloud City Council members Jennifer Paul and Kolby Urban, along with Jo Ann Henry, deliver meals to St. Cloud’s elderly last week during the annual “Community Champion” event that raises awareness of the time, talent and treasure it takes to deliver client meals. PHOTO/DEBBIE DANIEL

St. Cloud City Council members Jennifer Paul and Kolby Urban, along with Jo Ann Henry, deliver meals to St. Cloud’s elderly last week during the annual “Community Champion” event that raises awareness of the time, talent and treasure it takes to deliver client meals. PHOTO/DEBBIE DANIEL

Meals on Wheels fighting isolation and hunger among elderly

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meals on Wheels is about much more than food. Along with their lunches, the program delivers human connection to seniors who may live alone.“Every meal delivered today is more than just food,” said William Santiago, Senior Services Director for the Osceola Council on Aging.
A moratorium on special event permits would still allow for events by Kissimmee Main Street like Boo on Broadway while the city carries out its Connect Kissimmee downtown improvement plan. FILE PHOTO

A moratorium on special event permits would still allow for events by Kissimmee Main Street like Boo on Broadway while the city carries out its Connect Kissimmee downtown improvement plan. FILE PHOTO

Kissimmee extends special events moratorium through improvement project

Larry Griffin
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The City of Kissimmee has extended a moratorium on special event requests while the Connect Kissimmee project is going on.
A St. Cloud parent has created a petition with more than 3,000 signatures to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI to continue essential ESE services as they have for Osceola County's exceptional students.

A St. Cloud parent has created a petition with more than 3,000 signatures to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI to continue essential ESE services as they have for Osceola County's exceptional students.

St. Cloud community worries over Osceola County ESE changes

Emely Albelo
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Melanie Thomas is one of many St. Cloud parents who are unhappy with the proposed changes to exceptional and special needs education in the School District of Osceola County, after district leaders rolled those changes at the March 11 School Board meeting.
Lauren Sanders, an English and Advanced Placement Capstone teacher has again been named to the Retro Report’s Class of Teacher Advisors. This year she is a member of the 25-person Council of Educators, which works collectively to develop interactive lesson plans, activities and other resources for students. PHOTO/RETRO REPORT

Lauren Sanders, an English and Advanced Placement Capstone teacher has again been named to the Retro Report’s Class of Teacher Advisors. This year she is a member of the 25-person Council of Educators, which works collectively to develop interactive lesson plans, activities and other resources for students. PHOTO/RETRO REPORT

Tohopekaliga High’s Sanders part of national teacher panel

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 27, 2025
For the second year, a local high school teacher is part of a national campaign to help gear lesson plans for the everchanging and advancing digital age.Lauren Sanders, an English and Advanced Placement Capstone teacher has again been named to the Retro Report’s Class of Teacher Advisors.
Operation Green Light, the annual program that allows those with suspended driver licenses the chance to pay overdue court obligations, including unpaid traffic tickets, save collection surcharges and potentially get their licenses reinstated, begins Monday and will run for two weeks this year in honor of its 10th anniversary.

Operation Green Light, the annual program that allows those with suspended driver licenses the chance to pay overdue court obligations, including unpaid traffic tickets, save collection surcharges and potentially get their licenses reinstated, begins Monday and will run for two weeks this year in honor of its 10th anniversary.

A ‘Green Light’ to regaining a suspend driver’s license

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Operation Green Light, the annual program that allows those with suspended driver licenses the chance to pay overdue court obligations, including unpaid traffic tickets, save collection surcharges and potentially get their licenses reinstated, begins Monday and will run for two weeks this year in...
Tammi Madison of Pantry Planters, with Carl Hargrove, Past Grand Patron of Florida, and Debbie Rosenthal,Worthy Grand Matron, received a $30,000 donation from the Grand Chapter of Florida Order of the Eastern Star to fund more school pantries. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Tammi Madison of Pantry Planters, with Carl Hargrove, Past Grand Patron of Florida, and Debbie Rosenthal,Worthy Grand Matron, received a $30,000 donation from the Grand Chapter of Florida Order of the Eastern Star to fund more school pantries. SUBMITTED PHOTO

$30,000 donation to fund food pantries in Osceola schools

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Tammi Madison has dedicated almost 20 years helping feed people in Osceola County. For 16 years she served with the St. Cloud Food Pantry, and three years ago she founded Pantry Planters, where she helps provide resources and training to those interested in opening a food pantry in Osceola County.
Kowtown Festival Photo City of Kissimmee

Kowtown Festival Photo City of Kissimmee

A 142nd year for Kowtown!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
It was birthday party time, Kissimmee style on Saturday at Lakefront Park.On a beautiful, festive day there was food, fun and games and entertainment at the Kowtown Festival, the city’s 142nd birthday party.
The Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training.

The Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training.

Minimum wage exemption bill moving forward through Legislature

Jim Turner
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training.
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