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Robin Severance-Lopez was re-booked into the Lake County Jail Friday, on a third-degree felony charge of making fraudulent or false statements on a bail application.  (Mugshot/Lake County Jail)

Robin Severance-Lopez was re-booked into the Lake County Jail Friday, on a third-degree felony charge of making fraudulent or false statements on a bail application. (Mugshot/Lake County Jail)

Robin Severance-Lopez makes new Lake County court appearance; judge, attorneys talk bond

SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE — Robin Severance-Lopez faced a Lake County judge Saturday morning on a new third-degree felony charge of making fraudulent or false statements on a bail application.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has not released any details on the new charge.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon it had served , the served a warrant on Robin Severance Lopez, estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon it had served , the served a warrant on Robin Severance Lopez, estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Robin Severance-Lopez's re-arrest related to bond acquisition from June arrest, prosecutors say

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon it had serveda warrant on Robin Severance Lopez, estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.The warrant was served at her residence, in St. Cloud around 3 p.m. Thursday.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-sponsored Giving Machine to help local charities will again appear this holiday season. While at Altamonte Mall, local leaders are hoping to host one in Osceola County soon. (Submitted photos)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-sponsored Giving Machine to help local charities will again appear this holiday season. While at Altamonte Mall, local leaders are hoping to host one in Osceola County soon. (Submitted photos)

LDS Church ‘Giving Machine’ to return for holiday season

The Light the World Giving Machine, a giving-focused vending machine sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will return for the holiday season starting Nov. 19 at the Altamonte Mall.
While polio seems like a disease from a generation ago—a vaccine protects our population now—it still threatens children in parts of the world today.

While polio seems like a disease from a generation ago—a vaccine protects our population now—it still threatens children in parts of the world today.

Running locally toward an end to polio globally

While polio seems like a disease from a generation ago—a vaccine protects our population now—it still threatens children in parts of the world today.Oct.
Superintendent Mark Shanoff noted how a security center would provide continuous visibility of school campuses, protect school board property, and ensure student safety year-round at a cost of $750,000.

Superintendent Mark Shanoff noted how a security center would provide continuous visibility of school campuses, protect school board property, and ensure student safety year-round at a cost of $750,000.

School District to ask Legislature for security operation

The Osceola County School Board outlined its line-item funding priorities for the upcoming legislative session, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff spoke emphatically about one.While the Board approved a list that includes pushing for Rep.
A number of Celebration High School Students are enrolled in the future-planning Life Launch program. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

A number of Celebration High School Students are enrolled in the future-planning Life Launch program. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Celebration students investing financial future with Life Launch

While many teens spend their time gaming or streaming, some Celebration students realize their time is money. They are attending the Life Launch educational series focused on personal financial literacy.
Choudhry will host her annual glow-in-the-dark “Chalk Away Hate” anti-bullying event on Nov. 8, at Celebration High School from 5-10 p.m. with lots of activities, such as chalk drawing and raffles, and lots of vendors.

Choudhry will host her annual glow-in-the-dark “Chalk Away Hate” anti-bullying event on Nov. 8, at Celebration High School from 5-10 p.m. with lots of activities, such as chalk drawing and raffles, and lots of vendors.

Beyond the awareness ribbon: strategies to stop bullying now

The silence can be deafening.Every day, countless children face the sting of exclusion, the bite of cruel words, or the fear of a bully’s next move.This October, recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month since 2006, it’s time to turn that silence into a collective, powerful voice.
Kissimmee's Latin Culinary Trail currently includes 20 privately or family-owned restaurants, cafes or food trucks that capture the authentic local flavors of their owners’ home countries.

Kissimmee's Latin Culinary Trail currently includes 20 privately or family-owned restaurants, cafes or food trucks that capture the authentic local flavors of their owners’ home countries.

Travel down the Latin Culinary Trail—it’s in Osceola, and here’s how

Another Hispanic Heritage Month has wrapped up, but for those who still want to enjoy Latino food culture in Osceola County, Experience Kissimmee has partnered with Atlas Obscura to create the Latin Culinary Trail.