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Commissioner Viviana Janer (center) joined Arnco Construction representatives Tuesday to officially cut the ribbon and lead a walk along the new walking trail in 65th Infantry Veterans Park Tuesday. (Photo/Osceola County) 

Commissioner Viviana Janer (center) joined Arnco Construction representatives Tuesday to officially cut the ribbon and lead a walk along the new walking trail in 65th Infantry Veterans Park Tuesday. (Photo/Osceola County) 

Osceola County adds new walking trail to 65th Infantry Veterans Park in BVL

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Over in Buenaventura Lakes, Osceola County dignitaries officially opened a new half-mile walking trail around 65th Infantry Veterans Park.County leaders like County Commissioner Viviana Janer, whose District 2 includes the park, braved Tuesday morning's blustery chill to hold a ribbon cutting.
A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.(Photo Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.(Photo Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

'Medical Freedom' bill advances despite GOP concerns

News Service Of Florida
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Ana Goñi-Lessan News Service of Florida A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports a motorcyclist fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon after deputies attempt a traffic stop.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports a motorcyclist fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon after deputies attempt a traffic stop.

Sheriff's Office: Motorcyclist commits suicide after traffic stop

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports a motorcyclist fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon after deputies attempt a traffic stop.The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and Avenue A between Poinciana Boulevard and Intercession City.
Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola, César Díaz Lira (fourth from left in front) was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life. (Photo/Orlando Health)

Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola, César Díaz Lira (fourth from left in front) was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life. (Photo/Orlando Health)

Orlando Health ER heart attack patient reunites with care team

Staff Report
Monday, February 23, 2026
Thanks to quick work by the response care team at Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola, a local patient was able to later reunite with that team that saved his life when he experienced a severe heart attack.
Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, is sponsoring a bill aimed at using "granny flats" to help address the state's affordable housing problems. (Photo/Colin Hackley)

Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, is sponsoring a bill aimed at using "granny flats" to help address the state's affordable housing problems. (Photo/Colin Hackley)

Senate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers

News Service Of Florida
Monday, February 23, 2026
By Ana Goñi-LessanNews Service of FloridaTALLAHASSEE – People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday.
This weather graphic from late Friday afternoon shows the current warm weather, and the expected drastic cooldown to begin next week. (Graphic/WeatherStar)

This weather graphic from late Friday afternoon shows the current warm weather, and the expected drastic cooldown to begin next week. (Graphic/WeatherStar)

County cold weather shelters to open Monday and Tuesday

Staff Report
Friday, February 20, 2026
While it may sound strange to talk about such weather when the highs will reach the upper 80s through the weekend, Osceola County announced that, ahead of an expected temperature tumble after a cold front moves through, it will open two cold-weather shelters the evenings of Monday and Tuesday Feb.
Ballot initiatives in August, city food truck policy and the recent firing of the City Attorney were topics of this week's Kissimmee City Commission meeting,

Ballot initiatives in August, city food truck policy and the recent firing of the City Attorney were topics of this week's Kissimmee City Commission meeting,

Term limits, background check ordinance passed to go to Kissimmee voters during heated meeting

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
By Matthew BoggsFor the News-GazetteVoters in Kissimmee will get to decide in August if they want to allow city commissioners to sit three full terms, rather than the current limit of two, and to add a requirement that candidates consent to a criminal background check to run for City Commission.
Kissimmee Fire Department showed off what equipment Heavy Rescue 1 can roll with to "complex situations" at a ceremony Thursday. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Kissimmee Fire Department showed off what equipment Heavy Rescue 1 can roll with to "complex situations" at a ceremony Thursday. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

KFD ready to do the Heavy (Rescue) lifting

Ken Jackson
Friday, February 20, 2026
If there’s there a piece of equipment a member of the Kissimmee Fire Department might need to fight a fire, save a life, or get a good result out of a “complex emergency,”  it’s likely on Kissimmee Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue 1.
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