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Neptune Road will close west of St. Cloud Police Department overnight on Sunday and Monday. (Map/Osceola County)

Neptune Road will close west of St. Cloud Police Department overnight on Sunday and Monday. (Map/Osceola County)

Road closure on Neptune Road Sunday and Monday night; see where

Staff Report
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Work on the Neptune Road widening project necessitates the closure of Neptune Road from  Old Canoe Creek Road to Sergeant Graham Drive from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 3.This is in addition to the through-traffic closure from Old Canoe Creek to 13th Street.
The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Development Services receives industry award

News Staff
Sunday, November 2, 2025
The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category ($5–10 million range) by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter, the city has announced.
In a case St. Cloud Police officials call "truly disturbing," a man was arrested Friday on charges that he reportedly possessed videos and images depicting sexual acts with animals, including his own dogs.

In a case St. Cloud Police officials call "truly disturbing," a man was arrested Friday on charges that he reportedly possessed videos and images depicting sexual acts with animals, including his own dogs.

Cyber tip leads to St. Cloud man's arrest on sexual contact with animal charges

Staff Report
Sunday, November 2, 2025
In a case St. Cloud Police officials call "truly disturbing," a man was arrested Friday on charges that he reportedly possessed videos and images depicting sexual acts with animals, including his own dogs.Frank Louis Mitchell, 41, of St.
The members of the Harmony High School "Sound of the Stampede" marching band react Thursday to news they've been invited to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade on Jan. 1, 2027. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

The members of the Harmony High School "Sound of the Stampede" marching band react Thursday to news they've been invited to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade on Jan. 1, 2027. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

WEREWOLVES OF LONGHORN — Harmony High marching band invited to ’27 London New Year’s Parade

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 31, 2025
Thursday was a long day for the members of Harmony High School’s “Sound of the Stampede” marching band.They sat through the school day, then hung around into the late afternoon for a performance and a presentation – for what they didn’t know.It was the best kept secret on campus … and well worth it.
Daylight Savings graphic from Freepik.com

Daylight Savings graphic from Freepik.com

Daylight Savings: What does ‘falling back’ mean this year?

Emely Albelo
Friday, October 31, 2025
The clock is turning back, and so are your bedtimes! Don’t forget to ‘fall back’ this weekend.On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m. will be turned backward one hour to 1 a.m. in most of the country.It means that sunrise (around 6:25 a.m. to start Daylight Savings Time) and sunset (around 6 p.m.
Osceola County’s legislative delegation met Monday to hear the priorities of local government and constituent agencies ahead of the upcoming session. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County’s legislative delegation met Monday to hear the priorities of local government and constituent agencies ahead of the upcoming session. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola’s legislators—and the Governor— weigh in on property tax reform

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The elimination of statewide property taxes has been a hot topic born from Tallahassee in the committee weeks and spread across the state leading up to the upcoming legislative delegation.
The Florida Education Association and its president Andrew Spar handed out books instead of candy at the Boo on Broadway Halloween event in downtown Kissimmee. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

The Florida Education Association and its president Andrew Spar handed out books instead of candy at the Boo on Broadway Halloween event in downtown Kissimmee. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

State education union leader visits Kissimmee with message of ‘burden’

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar was in Kissimmee on Friday night, representing the largest statewide teachers’ union and professional association representing public school employees in Florida.
Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution event at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee Saturday, providing 600 families with the basics of a holiday meal. (Photo/Osceola County)

Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution event at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee Saturday, providing 600 families with the basics of a holiday meal. (Photo/Osceola County)

Hundreds of families served at Commissioner Arrington’s food distribution

Submitted By Osceola County
Thursday, October 30, 2025
In conjunction with the Second Harvest Food Bank, District 3 Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution event at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee Saturday.
Eric Gray, the executive director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, has filed to run for State House District 35 in 2026. (Photo/Eric Gray For Florida House)

Eric Gray, the executive director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, has filed to run for State House District 35 in 2026. (Photo/Eric Gray For Florida House)

Homeless advocate Eric Gray enters District 35 race

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Eric Gray advocates for those who need an advocate.He is the executive director of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless, which works to assemble services and resources to give a hand up for the needy and whatever else can be done to eliminate homelessness and poverty.
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