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Residents view aerial displays of the proposed Sunbridge Parkway Extension Project. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Residents view aerial displays of the proposed Sunbridge Parkway Extension Project. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

County presents Sunbridge Parkway Extension plans

A number of rural residents along Nova Road and Old Melbourne Highway east of St. Cloud, attended a public hearing on the proposed route of the Sunbridge Parkway Extension last week.The design phase for the new roadway will begin later this year. It will connect U.S.
Last week Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable on artificial intelligence at New College of Florida in Sarasota where he stressed that the state has a responsibility to channel technology to benefit people and enhance, rather than supplant, the human experience. (Photo/Joe Raedle/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

Last week Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable on artificial intelligence at New College of Florida in Sarasota where he stressed that the state has a responsibility to channel technology to benefit people and enhance, rather than supplant, the human experience. (Photo/Joe Raedle/Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

DeSantis, state House of Representatives differ on AI legislation

News Service of Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up his concerns last week about potential “serious harms” from the growth of artificial intelligence and the need for state regulations.
A 20-year-old Davenport woman was killed late Friday night when her Ford Fusion ran off Osceola-Polk Line Road and became engulfed in flames, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A 20-year-old Davenport woman was killed late Friday night when her Ford Fusion ran off Osceola-Polk Line Road and became engulfed in flames, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Davenport woman killed in Friday night Osceola-Polk Line Road, FHP says

A 20-year-old Davenport woman was killed late Friday night when her Ford Fusion ran off Osceola-Polk Line Road and became engulfed in flames, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.Per the FHP, just before midnight the vehicle was headed westbound east of Heritage Pass just east of Interstate 4.
(Photo/Tom Urban, News Service of Florida)

(Photo/Tom Urban, News Service of Florida)

Senate passes housing bill

News Service of Florida: A proposal to boost affordable housing through garage apartments and other accessory dwellings on single family home lots passed the Florida Senate on Wednesday.However, the action once again awaits action by the House.
Kissimmee Police is seeking this man, a suspect in an armed robbery at a West Vine Street coffee shop on Jan. 22. (Photo/Kissimmee Police)

Kissimmee Police is seeking this man, a suspect in an armed robbery at a West Vine Street coffee shop on Jan. 22. (Photo/Kissimmee Police)

Kissimmee Police asks for public's help in identifying armed robbery suspect

Kissimmee Police is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery and carjacking.The incident occurred on  that happened on Thursday, Jan. 22 around 5:26 p.m. at the Sweety Cafe in the plaza at  Vine Street and Dyer Boulevard.
Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News.

Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News.

College honors for local scholars

Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News:Kymbra Cortes Rivera of St. Cloud is one of 525 students who earned a spot on Shenandoah University’s (Winchester, Va.
County Commissioners, Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, community leaders and project partners gathered Wednesday to officially open new Fire Station 83 on North Marigold Avenue in Poinciana with a traditional “uncoupling” ceremony. (Photo/Osceola County)

County Commissioners, Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, community leaders and project partners gathered Wednesday to officially open new Fire Station 83 on North Marigold Avenue in Poinciana with a traditional “uncoupling” ceremony. (Photo/Osceola County)

More response — Osceola County Fire Station 83 officially opens on Poinciana's Marigold Avenue

Less than a week after bringing the new Fire Station 43 online in Campbell City online, Osceola County Fire Rescue again joined dignitaries in opening another new station.
Two men were arrested after a Kissimmee Police Department investigation says they served drinks with liquor despite Pa’Pikar holding a license to serve beer and wine. (Photo/Kissimmee Police)

Two men were arrested after a Kissimmee Police Department investigation says they served drinks with liquor despite Pa’Pikar holding a license to serve beer and wine. (Photo/Kissimmee Police)

KPD arrests 2 at downtown Kissimmee bar for illegal liquor sales

A downtown Kissimmee restaurant was closed Tuesday afternoon, the day Kissimmee Police announced the results of an operation that resulted in two arrests and the seizure of dozens of bottles of alcohol.