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COUNCIL'S CORNER — Thanksgiving Thankfulness in 2025

As I began preparing to write this month’s column, I did what most of us do when we think about this annual holiday, and that is to ask: “For what exactly am I thankful?
The latest Memorandum of Understanding with the Orlando City Soccer ownership would include an agreement to enter into an operating agreement with a national hotel brand prior to Dec. 31, 2028 on land at the corner of Bill Beck and U.S. 192. (Graphic/Osceola County)

The latest Memorandum of Understanding with the Orlando City Soccer ownership would include an agreement to enter into an operating agreement with a national hotel brand prior to Dec. 31, 2028 on land at the corner of Bill Beck and U.S. 192. (Graphic/Osceola County)

County, Orlando City Soccer to partner on potential $50M OHP deal

Building upon an agreement between the two parties forged last year to expand the landscape of Osceola Heritage Park, Osceola County approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the owners of the Orlando City Soccer Club to provide further investment at the park.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority plans to start construction on Phase 1 of the new State Road 534 toll road in the Spring of 2027. (Graphic/CFX)

The Central Florida Expressway Authority plans to start construction on Phase 1 of the new State Road 534 toll road in the Spring of 2027. (Graphic/CFX)

Residents express concern with Osceola Parkway Extension for Phase 1

CFX held two public meetings, one virtual, this past week, to unveil plans for the first phase of the State 534 toll road—known to most as the Osceola Parkway extension— that will connect State Road 417 to Narcoossee Road.
Wilson Munoz, who’d spent over 25 years with the Kissimmee Police Department and was named as a deputy chief by former Police Chief Betty Holland, is no longer with the department, having been fired back in October by current KPD Chief Charles Broadway.

Wilson Munoz, who’d spent over 25 years with the Kissimmee Police Department and was named as a deputy chief by former Police Chief Betty Holland, is no longer with the department, having been fired back in October by current KPD Chief Charles Broadway.

KPD report sheds light on deputy police chief’s firing

Wilson Munoz, who’d spent over 25 years with the Kissimmee Police Department and was named as a deputy chief by former Police Chief Betty Holland, is no longer with the department, having been fired back in October by current KPD Chief Charles Broadway.
Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

Enjoy these local early Thanksgiving celebrations before Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025.Turkey Trot- Homeschool Edition: The City of St. Cloud is hosting a Homeschool Turkey Trot on Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Civic Center (3001 17th St.).
This year’s “unofficial” event will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. at the Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront, which means coming out before the Thanksgiving Day meal goes in the oven.

This year’s “unofficial” event will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. at the Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront, which means coming out before the Thanksgiving Day meal goes in the oven.

Turkey Day? Turkey Trot! 5K for Toys for Tots

It’s time for the fifth annual Turkey Trot 5K for Marine Corps Toys for Tots.This year’s “unofficial” event will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. at the Toho Marina on Kissimmee’s Lakefront, which means coming out before the Thanksgiving Day meal goes in the oven.
The Florida House is again moving to pass a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18, though the Senate has not given any public sign that it is on board.

The Florida House is again moving to pass a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18, though the Senate has not given any public sign that it is on board.

Florida House aims again to change gun law

News Service of Florida — The Republican-controlled House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Tuesday voted 11-5 along party lines to approve the bill (HB 133), which now only needs to clear the House Judiciary Committee before it could go to the full House during the 2026 legislative session.
St. Cloud Fire Rescue Station 35, to be built on Neptune Road, will serve growing areas like Tohoqua, Kings Crest and new communities along Cross Prairie and Kissimmee Park Roads west of the Turnpike. (Photo/St. Cloud Fire Rescue)

St. Cloud Fire Rescue Station 35, to be built on Neptune Road, will serve growing areas like Tohoqua, Kings Crest and new communities along Cross Prairie and Kissimmee Park Roads west of the Turnpike. (Photo/St. Cloud Fire Rescue)

St. Cloud Fire Station 35 breaks ground; will serve Tohoqua, Neptune Road area residents

Residents in areas west of St. Cloud in places like Tohoqua, Kings Crest and Kindred and the coming residents of building neighborhoods like Edgewater and Whaley Platt along Kissimmee Park Road will have a closer fire station for responder protection.The St.