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This member of the Tohopekaliga High School Class of 2025 helped Osceola County reach an all-time high graduation rate of 91.1%, the School District announced Tuesday. (Photo/Katie Williams)

This member of the Tohopekaliga High School Class of 2025 helped Osceola County reach an all-time high graduation rate of 91.1%, the School District announced Tuesday. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola School District, and state, report highest high school graduation rates in history

Staff Report
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Late Tuesday, the Osceola School District reported its overall graduation rate for traditional public and charter high schools for the 2024-2025 school year was a new all-time high of 91.1%.
With low temperatures forecast to dip into the 30s in Osceola County this week, the county will open three cold-weather shelters Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening at 6 p.m. (Graphic/Osceola County EOC)

With low temperatures forecast to dip into the 30s in Osceola County this week, the county will open three cold-weather shelters Thursday, Friday and Sunday evening at 6 p.m. (Graphic/Osceola County EOC)

3 Osceola shelters to open this week ahead of 'coldest air of the season thus far'

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
THURSDAY UPDATE — With the colder weather expected to hang around, Osceola County's Emergency Management team has extended the availability of cold weather shelters to Monday night, Jan. 19, starting at 6 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday he will run for governor this year. (Photo/Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida)

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday he will run for governor this year. (Photo/Colin Hackley, News Service of Florida)

Republican Jay Collins launches Gubernatorial bid

Jim Turner
Monday, January 12, 2026
News Service of Florida — After months of speculation, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins on Monday announced he will run for governor this year, setting up a Republican primary fight against Congressman Byron Donalds, former state House Speaker Paul Renner and investment firm CEO James Fishback.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has already issue a Significant Excessive Cold Risk for Friday morning, noting "Frostbite and hypothermia possible with prolonged exposure." (Graphic/NWS

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has already issue a Significant Excessive Cold Risk for Friday morning, noting "Frostbite and hypothermia possible with prolonged exposure." (Graphic/NWS

Weather service issues 'Significant Excessive Cold Risk' for later in the week — see when and how cold

Ken Jackson
Monday, January 12, 2026
So that jacket you pulled out of the closet when you headed out the door Monday morning ... keep it handy for later in the week.And maybe find another layer or two for Thursday night through Saturday.
Local education and government leaders turned out for Thursday's ribbon cutting for the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County's new working and office space. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Local education and government leaders turned out for Thursday's ribbon cutting for the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County's new working and office space. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

A new home in the new year for Osceola's Early Learning Coalition

Emely Albelo
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Families and friends eagerly awaited for the tour of the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County’s new space on East U.S. Highway 192 Thursday.
Video released from a Dec. 14 fatal officer-involved shooting shows an officer commanding to see suspect Deshay Turner's hands and imploring, "I don't want to shoot you!" (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

Video released from a Dec. 14 fatal officer-involved shooting shows an officer commanding to see suspect Deshay Turner's hands and imploring, "I don't want to shoot you!" (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

St. Cloud Police release body camera video from Dec. 14 fatal shooting near car dealership

Ken Jackson
Saturday, January 10, 2026
The St. Cloud Police Department Friday released body camera video footage of a Dec. 14 incident behind an East U.S. 192 car dealership and convenience store that led to the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect.(For the full released version of the video, go to St. Cloud Police's Facebook page.
Florida’s state fuel taxes increased slightly on Jan. 1 as part of the regular annual adjustment required by state law, but on the good side, it accounts for less than a penny per gallon. (File Photo)

Florida’s state fuel taxes increased slightly on Jan. 1 as part of the regular annual adjustment required by state law, but on the good side, it accounts for less than a penny per gallon. (File Photo)

Changes made to state fuel taxes— how will it affect you at the pump?

Ken Jackson
Thursday, January 8, 2026
There’s good news and bad news regarding gas prices as drivers begin the new year.Florida’s state fuel taxes increased slightly on Jan. 1 as part of the regular annual adjustment required by state law.On the good side, it accounts for less than a penny per gallon.
This week, the Library announced where OLLie will make stops, twice a month to bring library services, collections, events, and education directly to the heart of the community. (File Photo)

This week, the Library announced where OLLie will make stops, twice a month to bring library services, collections, events, and education directly to the heart of the community. (File Photo)

Where’s OLLie? Here’s where to meet the Library where it’s at

Staff Report
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Last month, the Osceola Library System debuted OLLie, a new fully equipped Osceola Library Link van to serve as a Library on the Move to parts of the county not near an existing brick-and-mortar library.
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