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Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with reporters after his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. PHOTO/JIM SAUNDERS, NSF

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with reporters after his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature. PHOTO/JIM SAUNDERS, NSF

DeSantis targets ballot initiatives, taxes in State of the State Address

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
News Service of Florida: While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking down on illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday helped launch the 2025 legislative session by calling for revamping the ballot-initiative process, curbing property taxes and revisiting gun laws.
A 16-year-old male from Orlando was killed early Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a turn onto U.S. Highway 192, fell and was struck by one, or possibly two cars, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A 16-year-old male from Orlando was killed early Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a turn onto U.S. Highway 192, fell and was struck by one, or possibly two cars, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

FHP report: Orlando teen killed on motorcycle in early Tuesday crash

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
A 16-year-old male from Orlando was killed early Tuesday when he failed to negotiate a turn onto U.S. Highway 192, fell and was struck by one, or possibly two cars, Florida Highway Patrol reports.According to FHP's crash report, around 1:20 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne's graphical hazard list shows a potential for severe thunderstorms, wind and lightning on Wednesday. GRAPHIC/NWS

The National Weather Service in Melbourne's graphical hazard list shows a potential for severe thunderstorms, wind and lightning on Wednesday. GRAPHIC/NWS

Forecasters: Be wary of Wednesday's weather

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
While we just had a near perfect weather weekend, and today (Monday) is much the same, forecasters warn Wednesday, particularly midday, could bring gusty winds ahead a line of strong storms associated with a cold front.
On Thursday—John Macerelli III's 38th birthday, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.

On Thursday—John Macerelli III's 38th birthday, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.

Domestic battery charge leads to Osceola Sheriff's deputy's termination

Ken Jackson
Friday, February 28, 2025
An Osceola County Sheriff's deputy is off the job after just a couple months after the Sheriff's Office said it received reports that he had been abusive towards his spouse.On Thursday -- John Macerelli III's 38th birthday, he was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation.
Work to improve the intersection of Oak Street and John Young Parkway (shown top to bottom) in Kissimmee starts Monday. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Work to improve the intersection of Oak Street and John Young Parkway (shown top to bottom) in Kissimmee starts Monday. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Oak Street at John Young intersection improvements start Monday

Staff Report
Friday, February 28, 2025
March ushers in Spring – and a $3.34 million intersection improvement at a busy Kissimmee location.The City of Kissimmee announced Friday is moving forward with an overhaul of the intersection of Oak Street and John Young Parkway.
St. Cloud Fire Rescue swore in 11 new firefighters and four officers Monday. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud Fire Rescue swore in 11 new firefighters and four officers Monday. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud Fire Rescue: new firefighters, promotions

Submitted By The City Of St. Cloud
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department held a pinning and promotional ceremony on Monday to swear into service 11 new firefighters, a new Deputy Chief of Professional Standards, and to promote three current staff to new, key roles.
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