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An unidentified man was struck and killed Monday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 192 near Druid Way.

An unidentified man was struck and killed Monday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 192 near Druid Way.

Pedestrian struck and killed in U.S. 192 crash

Kristin Hurst
Sunday, March 16, 2025
An unidentified man was struck and killed Monday evening while attempting to cross U.S. Highway 192 near Druid Way in Harmony West, Florida Highway Patrol troopers say.The incident occurred in the eastbound lanes.
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Arrington files hit-and-run restitution, responder mental health bills

News Staff
Friday, March 14, 2025
Osceola County’s state Senator Kristen Arrington has sponsored a bill this legislative session aimed to strengthen penalties for drivers that leave the scene of a crash resulting in damage to a vehicle or property. Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) filed the companion House bill.
Nadya Ali serves a Puerto Rican latte from Mango Bird Coffee Project in Kissimmee. PHOTO/MICHELLE KOSTUCH

Nadya Ali serves a Puerto Rican latte from Mango Bird Coffee Project in Kissimmee. PHOTO/MICHELLE KOSTUCH

Local coffee brand blends Puerto Rican heritage, sustainability

Michelle Kostuch
Friday, March 14, 2025
As you pour your morning coffee, do you think about its journey to your cup?Nadya Ali does, and that’s one of the things that drove her to start Mango Bird Coffee Project, an ethical, sustainable Puerto Rican coffee brand in the Kissimmee area.
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Police News

Two Arrested In Drive-by Shooting
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men suspected of shooting at a vehicle last week in a potential gang-related dispute.Deputies responded to the RaceTrac, 8019 West U.S. Highway 192 on Feb. 19 around 11:30 p.m.
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News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Osceola students honored in OUC calendarOUC has honored 13 Osceola County students for their creativity in promoting energy conservation through the Watts Savings Project.The 4th and 5th graders’ artwork was selected to be featured in OUC’s 2025 Energy Conservation Calendar.
A few dozen residents of the hundreds in attendance at a community meeting at Harmony High last week examine displays of the routes being evaluated for the Northeast Connector toll road. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

A few dozen residents of the hundreds in attendance at a community meeting at Harmony High last week examine displays of the routes being evaluated for the Northeast Connector toll road. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

County, CFX share plans for proposed northeast Osceola road network

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A community meeting held at Harmony High School last week can probably be considered the unofficial “kick-off ” of the planning for no less than four major road projects that will affect residents in St. Cloud, Harmony, and most other areas on the east side of the county.
Kissimmee Police Department officers Kyle Bywater (left) and Andrew Cason with bloodhounds Dutchess and Belle, KPD’s two newest members. PHOTO/DAVID CHIVERS

Kissimmee Police Department officers Kyle Bywater (left) and Andrew Cason with bloodhounds Dutchess and Belle, KPD’s two newest members. PHOTO/DAVID CHIVERS

KPD’s newest fuzzy friends, care of Senior Resource Alliance

David Chivers
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Kissimmee Police welcomed two new members to their Department recently, with a total of eight legs, and two tails between them. Duchess and Belle are bloodhounds, donated to the Department by the Senior Resource Alliance.
The Kissimmee sign ban followed a chaotic period from last year’s election when supporters of various candidates clashed and damaged city property, city officials said. FILE PHOTO

The Kissimmee sign ban followed a chaotic period from last year’s election when supporters of various candidates clashed and damaged city property, city officials said. FILE PHOTO

City of Kissimmee bans signs at Civic Center, extends Freebee

Larry Griffin
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The City of Kissimmee Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to ban all signs at the Civic Center at its March 4 meeting, following chaos at last year’s early voting.
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