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Fatal crash Tuesday at Old Lake Wilson Road and Sinclair Road

Fatal crash Tuesday at Old Lake Wilson Road and Sinclair Road

Davenport motorcyclist killed in Tuesday Osceola crash, FHP reports

A 37-year-old Davenport man was killed when another driver turned into the path of his motorcycle on Old Lake Wilson Road Tuesday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol reports.According to the FHP crash affidavit, the incident occurred just after 5 p.m.
State leaders have offered up different ways to lower the taxable values property owners pay one while while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.

State leaders have offered up different ways to lower the taxable values property owners pay one while while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.

House offers menu of property tax cuts

The Florida House of Representatives has rolled out a series of proposed constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, outlined the menu of proposals, which came as Gov.
Eight isn't enough: The Salvation Army of Osceola County's Pathway to Housing program celebrated its eighth family last week who completed its program and now own their home. (Photo/The Salvation Army of Osceola County)

Eight isn't enough: The Salvation Army of Osceola County's Pathway to Housing program celebrated its eighth family last week who completed its program and now own their home. (Photo/The Salvation Army of Osceola County)

Pathway to Housing — Salvation Army announces another success story

The often elusive American dream of home ownership has again become a reality thanks to The Salvation Army of Osceola County's Pathway to Housing program, which celebrated its eighth family who officially become homeowners last week.
Osceola County plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road north of Osceola-Polk Line Road near Reunion, and the community is invited to learn about the project and give feedback.

Osceola County plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road north of Osceola-Polk Line Road near Reunion, and the community is invited to learn about the project and give feedback.

Public input sought at Old Lake Wilson Road widening design meeting — see when and where

Osceola County plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road north of Osceola-Polk Line Road near Reunion, and the community is invited to learn about the project and give feedback. An in-person meeting will be held at the Mystic Dunes Golf Club (7850 Shadow Tree Lane) on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.
Just over 3 out of every 10 voters in Osceola County is registered as something other than a Republican or Democrat, the highest ratio in the state. (Photo/Metro Creative)

Just over 3 out of every 10 voters in Osceola County is registered as something other than a Republican or Democrat, the highest ratio in the state. (Photo/Metro Creative)

Osceola County has the most ‘non-party’ voters— wanna know why?

In the 2024 election, Osceola County voted “red” for President Donald Trump and Senator Rick Scott, but “blue” for two of its four state representatives, two of its county commissioners and all five of its constitutional officers like tax collector and Sheriff.
With races in 2026 for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and Florida Cabinet offices, Secretary of State Cord Byrd has expressed confidence in the integrity and security of Florida’s election system.

With races in 2026 for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and Florida Cabinet offices, Secretary of State Cord Byrd has expressed confidence in the integrity and security of Florida’s election system.

State touts election safeguards

News Service of Florida — With races in 2026 for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and Florida Cabinet offices, Secretary of State Cord Byrd has expressed confidence in the integrity and security of Florida’s election system.“Our elections are open and transparent,” Byrd said during an Oct.
This is the person of interest who FHP investigators say ran from a fatal crash Friday morning on Orange Blossom Trail in North Kissimmee. (Photo/FHP)

This is the person of interest who FHP investigators say ran from a fatal crash Friday morning on Orange Blossom Trail in North Kissimmee. (Photo/FHP)

Person of interest, subject vehicle found in deadly Friday morning OBT crash

FHP Traffic Homicide investigators announced Friday that they had located the suspect vehicle and a person of interest in a deadly hit-and-run crash near AdventHealth Kissimmee earlier in the morning. A 31-year-old Iowa man was killed around 7 a.m.
(Submitted Photo)

(Submitted Photo)

Florida law targets using AI to ‘nudify’ people’s photos

A sweeping new Florida law that took effect Oct. 1 makes it illegal to produce sexual images of a person using artificial intelligence or similar technologies without their permission.The new law also allows people whose photographs were manipulated that way to sue those responsible in civil court.
Mayor Chris Robertson (far right) made a motion to discuss terminating the contract of City Manager Veronica Miller (second from left) at Thursday’s City Council meeting. It was the second time he’s made that motion. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Mayor Chris Robertson (far right) made a motion to discuss terminating the contract of City Manager Veronica Miller (second from left) at Thursday’s City Council meeting. It was the second time he’s made that motion. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Mayor Robertson to City Manager: ‘You can’t be trusted to run this city’

Two months after St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson asked for City Council discussion about terminating the city manager, he made the same motion again Thursday.The most recent discussion came after Council member Jennifer Paul noted a conversation with Veronica Miller before the Aug. 14 meeting.