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The vision for turning the closed Kmart site on West Vine Street into “Edon Park” includes 630 retail units, new mixed-use commercial and retail space, a sports facility and parking garages. (Graphic/CapStrata and Hedrick Brothers)

‘Edon Park’ new garden spot on old Vine Street Kmart plot

Ken Jackson

Saturday, October 11, 2025

After years of planning and projects to upgrade the downtown corridor, the Kissimmee City Commission Tuesday took a step toward a massive upgrade along Vine Street.

71-year-old Esperidion Quinones Torres was reported missing on Thursday night from his Cameron Preserve Circle residence in Kissimmee after leaving in a blue 2008 Chevrolet Impala with a Florida license plate QTQR63. (Photo/Kissimmee Police)

Kissimmee Police asks for community's help to find elderly resident

News Staff

Saturday, October 11, 2025

SATURDAY 2 P.M. UPDATE: The Kissimmee Police Department confirms that Esperidion Quinones Torres has been located and is now safe at home.

A lawsuit has been filed that states a new state law that blocks cities and counties from approving "more restrictive or burdensome" changes to growth plans is unconstitutional.

Growth state law draws another challenge

Jim Saunders

Thursday, October 9, 2025

News Service of Florida — The growth-management group 1000 Friends of Florida and an Orange County resident have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new state law that blocks cities and counties from approving "more restrictive or burdensome" changes to growth plans.

Osceola School District Director of Middle School Curriculum Henry Santiago, Rep. Paula Stark and Education Specialist for Social Studies Cory Puppa pose with the winning team of Carly Lech, Lucy Graham and Elysmar Francois at Friday’s “Build-A-Bill” competition. (Photo/David Chivers)

‘Build-A-Bill’ winners focus on student mental health

David Chivers

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Students from across the Osceola School District came to Neptune Middle School last week to present their suggested legislative bills before a panel of judges as part of Rep. Paula Stark’s fourth “Build-A-Bill” competition.

The Florida Legislature has created legislation that will require the Department of Education to identify a curriculum regarding human trafficking awareness in schools.

Teaching the teachers—human trafficking awareness training coming

Emely Albelo

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Soon, human traffic awareness training will be taught to teachers across Florida.As part of legislation related to House Bill 1237 Chapter 2025-65 will require the Department of Education to identify a curriculum regarding human trafficking awareness in schools.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is looking for public input into planned improvements for Orange Blossom Trail from Mary Louis Lane near the former Tupperware headquarters south to Old Dixie Highway, including the Donegan Avenue intersection. (Graphic/FDOT)

Public meeting on Orange Blossom Trail upgrades Oct. 16

Ken Jackson

Thursday, October 9, 2025

News Briefs — New KUA board member, Florida Farm to School essay contest, National Pedestrian Safety Month

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Kissimmee Utility Authority welcomed Kissimmee attorney Michele Lebron to its Board of Directors, having been sworn in at the Oct. 1 meeting.Lebron owns and is the managing attorney at Lebron Law, PLLC in Kissimmee and has been a resident of Kissimmee for 13 years.

KISSIMMEE NEWS — City announces Dinner with a Veteran, opportunities for teens and athletes

Submitted By The City Of Kissimmee

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The city of Kissimmee announces the opportunity to gather and honor those who have served our country, both past and present. Dinner With a Veteran on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints is mourning the loss of its President, Russell M. Nelson, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 27 at his home in Salt Lake City at age 101. (Photo/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)

Church of LDS mourns passing of President Russell Nelson

Ken Jackson

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is mourning the loss of its President, Russell M. Nelson, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 27 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101 — the oldest president in the history of the Church.