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Richard Ferguson, 68, is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. after a jury found him guilty of four charges of manslaughter Oct. 29.

Richard Ferguson, 68, is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. after a jury found him guilty of four charges of manslaughter Oct. 29.

COURT NEWS — Poinciana man convicted of manslaughter in son’s fatal 2023 crash; Man sentenced to 30 years in fatal 2024 Bay Lake Ranch shooting

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Poinciana man convicted of manslaughter in son’s fatal 2023 crashThe father of an unlicensed then-15-year-old who investigators say caused a 2023 Poinciana crash that killed a grandmother and her three children was convicted last week of four counts of manslaughter.
Celebration’s Conor Delaney, pictured with his wife Liz, is a veteran of the world’s biggest marathons. He’ll see a lot of the world running races later this month. (Submitted Photo)

Celebration’s Conor Delaney, pictured with his wife Liz, is a veteran of the world’s biggest marathons. He’ll see a lot of the world running races later this month. (Submitted Photo)

Taking on a healthy life one race at a time

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Despite running a successful financial services firm, Celebration’s Conor Delaney takes time to devote to his health and fitness. For example, he runs marathons.In fact, he’ll run one in the coming week.In Antarctica.Then, he’ll get on a plane to South Africa, and run another the next day.
$246,000 raised by nine red light cameras in Osceola County was used for safety projects, a state-mandated report noted Monday. (Graphic/Metro Creative)

$246,000 raised by nine red light cameras in Osceola County was used for safety projects, a state-mandated report noted Monday. (Graphic/Metro Creative)

Red light cameras net county $246K last fiscal year, report says

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Osceola County took in over half a million dollars in revenue from nine red light cameras at four intersections in the 2024-25 fiscal year, county officials reported Monday.
New State Road 534 (Toll) and the Sunbridge Extension will connect SR 417 in south Orange County to U.S. 192 east of St. Cloud (Graphic/CFX)

New State Road 534 (Toll) and the Sunbridge Extension will connect SR 417 in south Orange County to U.S. 192 east of St. Cloud (Graphic/CFX)

Public meetings to be held for tolled Osceola Parkway extension

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is holding two public meetings, one in-person and one virtual, for the design of Phase 1 for what is operationally called State Road 534.
Some of the over 50 tech entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders during a panel discussion at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo Oct. 30. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Some of the over 50 tech entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders during a panel discussion at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo Oct. 30. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Tech entrepreneurs pitch ideas at Plug and Play NeoCity Expo

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, November 6, 2025
For the second year in a row, NeoCity partner Plug and Play hosted over 50 tech startup entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo 2025.
Tommy Tompkins (seated center) helped found the Education Foundation Osceola County 40 years ago, and is now being honored with a scholarship in his name to go to a graduating county senior. (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola)

Tommy Tompkins (seated center) helped found the Education Foundation Osceola County 40 years ago, and is now being honored with a scholarship in his name to go to a graduating county senior. (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola)

Education Foundation honors Tom Tompkins with namesake scholarship

Staff Report
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Ahead of its Nov. 14 Larry Godwin Scholarships for Kids Golf Classic, the Education Foundation Osceola County has announced the establishment of the Tom Tompkins Legacy Scholarship, created to honor Tom Tompkins, founder of the Education Foundation.
Photos provided by The Lifeboat Project

Photos provided by The Lifeboat Project

Funds raised to help The Lifeboat Project fight human trafficking

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Lifeboat Project held a benefit event Saturday at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace in Disney Springs, with over 300 attendees who helped raise over $240,000 to support survivors of human trafficking here in Central Florida.Photos provided by The Lifeboat Project
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