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A 59-year-old St. Cloud man was killed in a multi-car accident on Florida's Turnpike in Lake County Wednesday, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A 59-year-old St. Cloud man was killed in a multi-car accident on Florida's Turnpike in Lake County Wednesday, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

St. Cloud man killed in Florida's Turnpike crash in Lake County, FHP reports

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
A 59-year-old St. Cloud man was killed in a multi-car accident on Florida's Turnpike in Lake County Wednesday, Florida Highway Patrol reports.The incident occurred at 3:40 p.m. near mile marker 277, just south of the Hancock Road interchange.
Outgoing and incoming St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce chairs Joe Reilly and Lisa Bertossa. Photo by Taylor McFee

Outgoing and incoming St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce chairs Joe Reilly and Lisa Bertossa. Photo by Taylor McFee

St. Cloud Chamber celebrates businesses, leaders at 'magical' annual Gala

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Saturday, the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce held its annual Gala event, themed “A Magical Evening”.Prior to handing out its annual awards, which honor outstanding Chamber members and businesses, magician Dan Stapleton astounded the crowd with his wonders. He included St.
Photo By Christine Pike

Photo By Christine Pike

Lifting voices, heels and hearts for Hispanic Heritage Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Local government celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with events that honor the rich cultural contributions of our Hispanic community. The City of Kissimmee (Sept. 16) and Osceola County (Sept.
A $5 million CA$H MONEY scratch-off game top prize was won in Kissimmee earlier this year. (Photo/Florida Lottery)

A $5 million CA$H MONEY scratch-off game top prize was won in Kissimmee earlier this year. (Photo/Florida Lottery)

$5 million Lottery jackpot won in Kissimmee — see who and where

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Kissimmee was "lucky town" for a Haines City woman who won a big Florida Lottery jackpot here in June. The Florida Lottery announced this week that Yanet Breve, 44, of Haines City claimed one of four $5 million top prizes from the CA$H MONEY scratch-off game.
Osceola Sheriff's detectives are still looking for the vehicle and suspect involved in a Poinciana road rage incident Tuesday afternoon that left two men injured.

Osceola Sheriff's detectives are still looking for the vehicle and suspect involved in a Poinciana road rage incident Tuesday afternoon that left two men injured.

Two injured in Poinciana road rage incident; deputies say suspect still at large

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Osceola County Sheriff's deputies are still trying to identify the suspect and vehicle involved in a suspected road rage incident Tuesday afternoon in Poinciana.The incident happened around 4 p.m.
The University of Central Florida announced Monday it has met standards to be designated as a “preeminent state research university,” which, in part, would lead to increased funding and recognition.

The University of Central Florida announced Monday it has met standards to be designated as a “preeminent state research university,” which, in part, would lead to increased funding and recognition.

UCF on path to ‘Preeminent’ status; Rollins ranked No. 1 in private school regional ranking

News Service Of Florida
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The University of Central Florida announced Monday it has met standards to be designated as a “preeminent state research university,” which, in part, would lead to increased funding and recognition.
David Jolly said he questioned "For a family, for a candidate with children, whether or not to stay committed to being in the public arena".

David Jolly said he questioned "For a family, for a candidate with children, whether or not to stay committed to being in the public arena".

Jolly weighed race, upped security after Kirk murder

News Service Of Florida
Monday, September 22, 2025
Democratic candidate David Jolly told a News Service of Florida podcast last week that he considered dropping out of the 2026 Florida governor's race and beefed up security after last week’s assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
The Southport Connector Expressway project gathered Poinciana locals interested in viewing route proposals on Thursday.. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

The Southport Connector Expressway project gathered Poinciana locals interested in viewing route proposals on Thursday.. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Southport Connector driving forward amid public concerns

Michelle Kostuch
Sunday, September 21, 2025
The Central Florida Expressway Authority held three public hearings this week to update the local Poinciana community and hear public comment about the Southport Connector Expressway project proposed.
A Kissimmee man faces 20 years in prison for each of 10 counts that the Justice Department levied saying he defrauded the company.

A Kissimmee man faces 20 years in prison for each of 10 counts that the Justice Department levied saying he defrauded the company.

Kissimmee claims adjuster found guilty of wire fraud

Staff Report
Friday, September 19, 2025
The Department of Justice has reported a federal jury has found a Kissimmee man guilty of 10 counts of wire fraud after defrauding his employer of $580,000.James Octavias Tobias Owens, 34, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count at his sentencing scheduled for Dec. 9.
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