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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

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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

Emely Albelo
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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

Jim Turner
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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.
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking information into a driver involved in a Sunday night hit-and-run accident along West U.S. Highway 192.

The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking information into a driver involved in a Sunday night hit-and-run accident along West U.S. Highway 192.

FHP looking for driver in Sunday night 192-Four Winds hit-and-run

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking information into a driver involved in a Sunday night hit-and-run accident along West U.S. Highway 192. Troopers say just after 11 p.m. Sunday the unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on 192 east of Four Winds Boulevard in the center lane.
More closures on County Road 532 near ChampionsGate — see where and when

More closures on County Road 532 near ChampionsGate — see where and when

More closures on County Road 532 near ChampionsGate — see where and when

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement full and partial closures ChampionsGate Boulevard (County Road (C.R.) 532) under Interstate 4 (I-4) to accommodate bridge work on the following nights:From 11:00 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. through Tuesday, Nov.
Charles Maitski, DOB 5/3/1965 (Mugshot/Osceola County Jail)

Charles Maitski, DOB 5/3/1965 (Mugshot/Osceola County Jail)

Convicted St. Cloud child predator receives federal life sentence

Staff Report
Monday, November 17, 2025
A St. Cloud man who pled guilty to charges of producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and enticing children to engage in sexual activity will spend the rest of his life in prison, the Department of Justice announced Monday.Charles William Maitski, 60, was sentenced to life in federal prison.
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