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If signed into law, the bill would allow residents to initiate a recall for reasons including malfeasance, neglect of duty and incompetence.

If signed into law, the bill would allow residents to initiate a recall for reasons including malfeasance, neglect of duty and incompetence.

CDD recall bill heads to governor amid Concorde Estates controversy

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, March 26, 2026
A bill that would allow Florida residents to recall elected Community Development District (CDD) board members is headed to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk, following concerns raised by Concorde Estates residents in Osceola County.The legislation, SB 1180, was filed by State Sen.
Experience Kissimmee’s Tourism Enhancement Grants Program will open its application period for the 2026-2027 cycle starting April 14 through May.

Experience Kissimmee’s Tourism Enhancement Grants Program will open its application period for the 2026-2027 cycle starting April 14 through May.

Experience Kissimmee’s grant application opens April 14

Jennifer Chalifoux
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Experience Kissimmee’s Tourism Enhancement Grants Program will open its application period for the 2026-2027 cycle starting April 14 through May.
NEWS BRIEFS — New 'toll violation' scam; St. Cloud staff and pool news; new local Phi Kappa Phi member

NEWS BRIEFS — New 'toll violation' scam; St. Cloud staff and pool news; new local Phi Kappa Phi member

NEWS BRIEFS — New 'toll violation' scam; St. Cloud staff and pool news; new local Phi Kappa Phi member

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
New ‘toll Violation’ Scam AlertThe Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning motorists of an ongoing fraudulent scheme involving counterfeit court notices that falsely claim to originate from Florida county courts and related judicial offices.
Story and photos by Terry Lloyd

Story and photos by Terry Lloyd

Inaugural St. Cloud Police Department Community Day

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
St. Cloud Police’s inaugural Community Day event was designed to be family-friendly and provide an opportunity for great interaction for the public with the various department units, like S.W.A.T., Emergency Services, and Explorers. The St.
Kowtown Festival photos by Christine Pike

Kowtown Festival photos by Christine Pike

143 candles for Kissimmee’s Kowtown birthday

Christine Pike
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The City of Kissimmee threw a 143rd birthday party Saturday, and thousands turned out celebrate in its honor dancing, singers, family fun and, of course, birthday cake thanks to Jenni’s Cakes. Confetti rained down and cupcakes were handed out.
With the regular session in the rearview mirror, the calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to apply his signature to bills or bring out the veto pen are just getting started.

With the regular session in the rearview mirror, the calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to apply his signature to bills or bring out the veto pen are just getting started.

Tallahassee notes: Bill action time

Jim Turner
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
News Service of Florida — With the regular session in the rearview mirror, the calls for Gov. Ron DeSantis to apply his signature to bills or bring out the veto pen are just getting started.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed temporarily suspending state gas taxes next year. (News Service of Florida file photo)

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed temporarily suspending state gas taxes next year. (News Service of Florida file photo)

Gov. DeSantis: no ‘simple fix’ For rising gas prices

Jim Turner
Monday, March 23, 2026
News Service of Florida — With average gas prices in Florida approaching $4 a gallon — $3.99 is a common price for regular unleaded around Osceola County — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday there is no “simple fix” the state could enact.
The Kissimmee Police Department Monday announced Capt. Danny Schad had also joined the elite company of FBI Academy graduates. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Dept.)

The Kissimmee Police Department Monday announced Capt. Danny Schad had also joined the elite company of FBI Academy graduates. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Dept.)

Kissimmee Police Capt. Danny Schad joins latest from St. Cloud Police to graduate from prestigious FBI Academy

Staff Report
Monday, March 23, 2026
UPDATE — On Monday, the Kissimmee Police Department announced that Capt. Danny Schad, who has served as the Criminal Investigations lead and as Deputy Chief, also had been selected to attend and graduated from this prestigious ten-week program. St.
Some of the evidence located and removed from a search warrant conducted at the Ambassador Inn on West Vine Street near Hoagland Boulevard. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Department)

Some of the evidence located and removed from a search warrant conducted at the Ambassador Inn on West Vine Street near Hoagland Boulevard. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Department)

KPD narcotics investigation nets suspects, numerous drugs

News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2026
The Kissimmee Police Department’s Tactical Police Unit has helped protect the community from illegal drug activity with the arrest of a pair of suspects police say were involved in the trafficking of illegal narcotics.
The majority Hispanic District 9 that includes all of Osceola County is one of several Democratic seats in Florida that may be targeted for redistricting by Republicans in a special legislative session in April sought by Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Graphic/Fresh Take Florida)

The majority Hispanic District 9 that includes all of Osceola County is one of several Democratic seats in Florida that may be targeted for redistricting by Republicans in a special legislative session in April sought by Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Graphic/Fresh Take Florida)

How the 9th congressional district may get caught up in battle for U.S. House

Alissa Gary
Friday, March 20, 2026
Fresh Take Florida — Residents, local officials and activists in the Democratic-held 9th Congressional District are preparing for a potential shakeup if they become entangled in the national battle over control of the U.S. House.
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