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Jamaican community leaders will gather Wednesday at Solid Rock Church (1904 Michigan Avenue) to collect supplies that will be urgently and immediately needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaican community leaders will gather Wednesday at Solid Rock Church (1904 Michigan Avenue) to collect supplies that will be urgently and immediately needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Want to help the Hurricane Melissa victims of Jamaica? Here's how

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, tied with Hurricane Dorian in 2019 for the strongest storm to make landfall in the history on a Caribbean island, ravaged portions of Jamaica Tuesday, most especially Westmoreland Parish, St.
Boo on Broadway photos by Christine Pike

Boo on Broadway photos by Christine Pike

Boo On Broadway: A not-so-scary good time

Did you miss Boo?It had it all: spook-tacular weather, over three blocks of candy giveaways, free books if the kids needed a break from their sweet tooths, a coffin race, and the musical stylings of Domenic Marte.
Javier Colon-Soto, 21, was arrested Monday and charged with 23 counts of possession of photo or video of a sexual performance by a child and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

Javier Colon-Soto, 21, was arrested Monday and charged with 23 counts of possession of photo or video of a sexual performance by a child and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

Kissimmee man arrested on multiple child pornography charges

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 21-year-old Kissimmee man after receiving a series of tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) about the online sharing of child sexual abuse material.
The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.

The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.

City of Kissimmee announces grant programs to enhance properties, fund new police officers

The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a captive audience Sunday at the Osceola Council on Aging. (Photo/Cannon Fire Photo)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a captive audience Sunday at the Osceola Council on Aging. (Photo/Cannon Fire Photo)

Gov. Ron DeSantis, guest of Osceola's Republicans, visits town Sunday

It’s not quite tourist season yet in these parts, but Osceola County welcomed an out-of-town guest Sunday evening.Gov. Ron DeSantis.Accepting the invitation of the Osceola County Republican Executive Committee, the governor came to speak to a roomful of supporters at the Osceola Council on Aging.
Robin Severance-Lopez was re-booked into the Lake County Jail Friday, on a third-degree felony charge of making fraudulent or false statements on a bail application.  (Mugshot/Lake County Jail)

Robin Severance-Lopez was re-booked into the Lake County Jail Friday, on a third-degree felony charge of making fraudulent or false statements on a bail application. (Mugshot/Lake County Jail)

Robin Severance-Lopez makes new Lake County court appearance; judge, attorneys talk bond

SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE — Robin Severance-Lopez faced a Lake County judge Saturday morning on a new third-degree felony charge of making fraudulent or false statements on a bail application.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has not released any details on the new charge.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon it had served , the served a warrant on Robin Severance Lopez, estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon it had served , the served a warrant on Robin Severance Lopez, estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Robin Severance-Lopez's re-arrest related to bond acquisition from June arrest, prosecutors say

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon it had serveda warrant on Robin Severance Lopez, estranged wife of suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.The warrant was served at her residence, in St. Cloud around 3 p.m. Thursday.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-sponsored Giving Machine to help local charities will again appear this holiday season. While at Altamonte Mall, local leaders are hoping to host one in Osceola County soon. (Submitted photos)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-sponsored Giving Machine to help local charities will again appear this holiday season. While at Altamonte Mall, local leaders are hoping to host one in Osceola County soon. (Submitted photos)

LDS Church ‘Giving Machine’ to return for holiday season

The Light the World Giving Machine, a giving-focused vending machine sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will return for the holiday season starting Nov. 19 at the Altamonte Mall.