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Osceola County’s legislative delegation met Monday to hear the priorities of local government and constituent agencies ahead of the upcoming session. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County’s legislative delegation met Monday to hear the priorities of local government and constituent agencies ahead of the upcoming session. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola’s legislators—and the Governor— weigh in on property tax reform

The elimination of statewide property taxes has been a hot topic born from Tallahassee in the committee weeks and spread across the state leading up to the upcoming legislative delegation.
The Florida Education Association and its president Andrew Spar handed out books instead of candy at the Boo on Broadway Halloween event in downtown Kissimmee. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

The Florida Education Association and its president Andrew Spar handed out books instead of candy at the Boo on Broadway Halloween event in downtown Kissimmee. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

State education union leader visits Kissimmee with message of ‘burden’

Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar was in Kissimmee on Friday night, representing the largest statewide teachers’ union and professional association representing public school employees in Florida.
Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution event at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee Saturday, providing 600 families with the basics of a holiday meal. (Photo/Osceola County)

Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution event at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee Saturday, providing 600 families with the basics of a holiday meal. (Photo/Osceola County)

Hundreds of families served at Commissioner Arrington’s food distribution

In conjunction with the Second Harvest Food Bank, District 3 Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution event at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee Saturday.
Eric Gray, the executive director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, has filed to run for State House District 35 in 2026. (Photo/Eric Gray For Florida House)

Eric Gray, the executive director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, has filed to run for State House District 35 in 2026. (Photo/Eric Gray For Florida House)

Homeless advocate Eric Gray enters District 35 race

Eric Gray advocates for those who need an advocate.He is the executive director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, which works to assemble services and resources to give a hand up for the needy and whatever else can be done to eliminate homelessness and poverty.
Jamaican community leaders will gather Wednesday at Solid Rock Church (1904 Michigan Avenue) to collect supplies that will be urgently and immediately needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaican community leaders will gather Wednesday at Solid Rock Church (1904 Michigan Avenue) to collect supplies that will be urgently and immediately needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Want to help the Hurricane Melissa victims of Jamaica? Here's how

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, tied with Hurricane Dorian in 2019 for the strongest storm to make landfall in the history on a Caribbean island, ravaged portions of Jamaica Tuesday, most especially Westmoreland Parish, St.
Boo on Broadway photos by Christine Pike

Boo on Broadway photos by Christine Pike

Boo On Broadway: A not-so-scary good time

Did you miss Boo?It had it all: spook-tacular weather, over three blocks of candy giveaways, free books if the kids needed a break from their sweet tooths, a coffin race, and the musical stylings of Domenic Marte.
Javier Colon-Soto, 21, was arrested Monday and charged with 23 counts of possession of photo or video of a sexual performance by a child and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

Javier Colon-Soto, 21, was arrested Monday and charged with 23 counts of possession of photo or video of a sexual performance by a child and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

Kissimmee man arrested on multiple child pornography charges

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 21-year-old Kissimmee man after receiving a series of tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) about the online sharing of child sexual abuse material.
The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.

The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.

City of Kissimmee announces grant programs to enhance properties, fund new police officers

The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a captive audience Sunday at the Osceola Council on Aging. (Photo/Cannon Fire Photo)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a captive audience Sunday at the Osceola Council on Aging. (Photo/Cannon Fire Photo)

Gov. Ron DeSantis, guest of Osceola's Republicans, visits town Sunday

It’s not quite tourist season yet in these parts, but Osceola County welcomed an out-of-town guest Sunday evening.Gov. Ron DeSantis.Accepting the invitation of the Osceola County Republican Executive Committee, the governor came to speak to a roomful of supporters at the Osceola Council on Aging.