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Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, wants to prevent insurers from using artificial intelligence as the sole basis for denying insurance claims. PHOTO/Colin Hackley, NSF

Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, wants to prevent insurers from using artificial intelligence as the sole basis for denying insurance claims. PHOTO/Colin Hackley, NSF

AI eyed in Insurance claim denials

Jim Saunders
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA — A Florida Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill that would prevent insurers from using artificial intelligence as the sole basis for denying claims, with the proposal saying decisions should be made by a “qualified human professional.
A school zone camera program now outside of 10 schools is now in phase 2; drivers can receive a $100 fine for speeding in those school zones as of this week. FILE GRAPHIC

A school zone camera program now outside of 10 schools is now in phase 2; drivers can receive a $100 fine for speeding in those school zones as of this week. FILE GRAPHIC

Fines can now be issued through school zone cameras

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
A network of school zone speed detection cameras in Osceola County now totals 32, and as of this week drivers observed exceeding the reduced school-zone speed limits by 15 of them could receive a $100 fine.
A 21-year-old Orlando man died Monday afternoon when Florida Highway Patrol says another driver turned into the path of his motorcycle while trying to make a U-turn.

A 21-year-old Orlando man died Monday afternoon when Florida Highway Patrol says another driver turned into the path of his motorcycle while trying to make a U-turn.

Kissimmee man involved in fatal Boggy Creek Road crash with motorcyclist

News Staff
Monday, March 24, 2025
A 21-year-old Orlando man died Monday afternoon when Florida Highway Patrol says another driver turned into the path of his motorcycle while trying to make a U-turn.The crash occurred just before 2 p.m.
Stephen Sterns, pictured here at an October 2024 hearing in his case, was in court on Thursday, but officials did not allow photography in the court. FILE PHOTO

Stephen Sterns, pictured here at an October 2024 hearing in his case, was in court on Thursday, but officials did not allow photography in the court. FILE PHOTO

Stephan Sterns’ defense team argues for closing pre-trial hearings

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 20, 2025
While his defense team isn’t asking for his upcoming trial to be closed to the public and media, lawyers for Stephan Sterns are asking that pretrial hearings be closed to stem the tide of worldwide media coverage of his case.
Residents discussed the deficiencies in traffic capacities in the area of Kissimmee Park at Monday's Osceola County Commission meeting. The board approved two new zoning changes for the area Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Residents discussed the deficiencies in traffic capacities in the area of Kissimmee Park at Monday's Osceola County Commission meeting. The board approved two new zoning changes for the area Monday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Two Kissimmee Park zoning changes approved

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Osceola County Commission Monday approved zoning changes to give the go-ahead for two more developments along Kissimmee Park Road, and for a medical office on Reeves Road in Poinciana.
News 13 anchor Ybeth Bruzual asks Frida Bahja of Experience Kissimmee, Sam Haught of Wild Florida, and Robb Larson of Osceola Heritage Park about the state of the area’s tourism and hospitality industries at last week’s Economic Outlook event. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

News 13 anchor Ybeth Bruzual asks Frida Bahja of Experience Kissimmee, Sam Haught of Wild Florida, and Robb Larson of Osceola Heritage Park about the state of the area’s tourism and hospitality industries at last week’s Economic Outlook event. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

St. Cloud economy looking good despite global headwinds

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, March 20, 2025
St. Cloud Economic Director Antranette Forbes brought together an all-star group of economic development, business, and government leaders to Osceola Heritage Park last week to “forecast” St. Cloud’s economic future.The forecast? It’s sunny.
Dr. Johnola Morales, Chief of Staff and Senior Vice-President of Case Management and Home Care within the Osceola Council on Aging, meets with social work staff, and internship students from the University of Central Florida, and Barry University. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING

Dr. Johnola Morales, Chief of Staff and Senior Vice-President of Case Management and Home Care within the Osceola Council on Aging, meets with social work staff, and internship students from the University of Central Florida, and Barry University. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING

Council’s Corner — March is Social Work Month

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Social Work Month is celebrated every March to honor the contributions social workers make to improve the quality of life for individuals and families across our great nation.
Lisa Raso of Winter Springs makes a pencil rubbing of her fallen cousin’s name, Army PFC Edward Grandpre. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Lisa Raso of Winter Springs makes a pencil rubbing of her fallen cousin’s name, Army PFC Edward Grandpre. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

The Wall That Heals provides a weekend of memories in Kissimmee

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s official replica of the national Vietnam Memorial and mobile education center wrapped up its second exhibit in Florida on Sunday with a closing ceremony.
Upcoming changes in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program in Osceola County have some local parents outraged.

Upcoming changes in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program in Osceola County have some local parents outraged.

School District unveils ESE changes

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Upcoming changes in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program in Osceola County have some local parents outraged.The changes, presented at the March 11 Osceola County School Board meeting are intended to enhance the services offered to these students.
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