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Osceola Council on Aging will host a mammogram screening event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 performed by Mammolink 3D Mobile Mammography’s medical team. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Osceola Council on Aging will host a mammogram screening event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 performed by Mammolink 3D Mobile Mammography’s medical team. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Council’s Corner — OCOA mammogram event Oct. 29

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Of the multiple healthrelated observances celebrated across the United States throughout the year, it seems Breast Cancer Awareness Month attains the most notoriety. Not surprising, since nearly 320,000 cases of (316,000 women and 2,800 men) are diagnosed annually in the United States.
The Florida Department of Transportation is planning to widen State Road 60 from Prairie Lake Road to the Turnpike to add capacity and improve safety. (Graphic/FDOT)

The Florida Department of Transportation is planning to widen State Road 60 from Prairie Lake Road to the Turnpike to add capacity and improve safety. (Graphic/FDOT)

State Road 60 widening study underway

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation hosted several recent public meetings to update progress on the Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study for widening State Road 60 that runs along a southern portion of Osceola County.
An 18-year-old Winter Springs man was killed, and two other drivers were seriously injured, in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Narcoossee Road.

An 18-year-old Winter Springs man was killed, and two other drivers were seriously injured, in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Narcoossee Road.

One killed, two injured in Narcoossee Road crash Wednesday, FHP reports

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
An 18-year-old Winter Springs man was killed, and two other drivers were seriously injured, in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Narcoossee Road just south of Boggy Creek Road, Florida Highway Patrol investigators said.
Fatal crash Tuesday at Old Lake Wilson Road and Sinclair Road

Fatal crash Tuesday at Old Lake Wilson Road and Sinclair Road

Davenport motorcyclist killed in Tuesday Osceola crash, FHP reports

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A 37-year-old Davenport man was killed when another driver turned into the path of his motorcycle on Old Lake Wilson Road Tuesday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol reports.According to the FHP crash affidavit, the incident occurred just after 5 p.m.
State leaders have offered up different ways to lower the taxable values property owners pay one while while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.

State leaders have offered up different ways to lower the taxable values property owners pay one while while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.

House offers menu of property tax cuts

Jim Turner
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Florida House of Representatives has rolled out a series of proposed constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, outlined the menu of proposals, which came as Gov.
Eight isn't enough: The Salvation Army of Osceola County's Pathway to Housing program celebrated its eighth family last week who completed its program and now own their home. (Photo/The Salvation Army of Osceola County)

Eight isn't enough: The Salvation Army of Osceola County's Pathway to Housing program celebrated its eighth family last week who completed its program and now own their home. (Photo/The Salvation Army of Osceola County)

Pathway to Housing — Salvation Army announces another success story

Staff Report
Monday, October 20, 2025
The often elusive American dream of home ownership has again become a reality thanks to The Salvation Army of Osceola County's Pathway to Housing program, which celebrated its eighth family who officially become homeowners last week.
Osceola County plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road north of Osceola-Polk Line Road near Reunion, and the community is invited to learn about the project and give feedback.

Osceola County plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road north of Osceola-Polk Line Road near Reunion, and the community is invited to learn about the project and give feedback.

Public input sought at Old Lake Wilson Road widening design meeting — see when and where

Submmitted By Osceola County
Friday, October 17, 2025
Osceola County plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road north of Osceola-Polk Line Road near Reunion, and the community is invited to learn about the project and give feedback. An in-person meeting will be held at the Mystic Dunes Golf Club (7850 Shadow Tree Lane) on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.
Just over 3 out of every 10 voters in Osceola County is registered as something other than a Republican or Democrat, the highest ratio in the state. (Photo/Metro Creative)

Just over 3 out of every 10 voters in Osceola County is registered as something other than a Republican or Democrat, the highest ratio in the state. (Photo/Metro Creative)

Osceola County has the most ‘non-party’ voters— wanna know why?

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 17, 2025
In the 2024 election, Osceola County voted “red” for President Donald Trump and Senator Rick Scott, but “blue” for two of its four state representatives, two of its county commissioners and all five of its constitutional officers like tax collector and Sheriff.
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