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Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

KUA chairman Manuel Ortega becomes 2nd local winner of national APPA award

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A second local public utility official has been honored by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with a national award for their contributions and service to their communities and customers.
A Kissimmee man is dead and another is in serious condition at a local hospital following a head-on collision on Orange Avenue north of Kissimmee just into Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A Kissimmee man is dead and another is in serious condition at a local hospital following a head-on collision on Orange Avenue north of Kissimmee just into Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

One from Kissimmee killed, another injured in Wednesday morning south Orange crash

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A Kissimmee man is dead and another is in serious condition at a local hospital following a head-on collision on Orange Avenue north of Kissimmee just into Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.
American warship frigate U.S.S. Alliance defeated the Royal Navy frigate HMS Sybil off Cape Canaveral in 1783 that served as the last naval battle of the Revolutionary War. (Photo/Mariners Museum and Park)

American warship frigate U.S.S. Alliance defeated the Royal Navy frigate HMS Sybil off Cape Canaveral in 1783 that served as the last naval battle of the Revolutionary War. (Photo/Mariners Museum and Park)

America 250: What was happening in Florida during the Revolutionary War?

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th “birthday” this weekend, celebrations will be taking place in all the familiar sites associated with the Revolutionary War, including New England, Philadelphia, and Charleston, South Carolina.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will vote for ballot item "Amendment 3" regarding homestead property taxes, but “what the Legislature did wasn't my proposal.”(Photo/Joe Raedle, Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will vote for ballot item "Amendment 3" regarding homestead property taxes, but “what the Legislature did wasn't my proposal.”(Photo/Joe Raedle, Getty Images via News Service of Florida)

DeSantis: Property Tax on ballot ‘Wasn’t my proposal’

Jim Turner
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
News Service of Florida — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to put some distance between himself and a property tax measure he pushed for that is going before voters in November.
Osceola County SWAT members execute a search warrant at a home on Gillingham Court in Kissimmee June 17 as part of an investigation into a string of unlicensed, understaffed assistance living facilities in Osceola and Polk counties. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Osceola County SWAT members execute a search warrant at a home on Gillingham Court in Kissimmee June 17 as part of an investigation into a string of unlicensed, understaffed assistance living facilities in Osceola and Polk counties. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Update on Bellalago couple arrested in assisted living facility fraud scheme

Ken Jackson
Monday, June 29, 2026
After a year's worth of detective work, a husband and wife running several assisted living facilities without the proper licensing or staffing were arrested last week, culminating the investigation into their illegal operation.
Gov. Ron DeSantis releases a nearly $114.8 billion budget proposal on Wednesday. (Photo/Tom Urban, News Service of Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis releases a nearly $114.8 billion budget proposal on Wednesday. (Photo/Tom Urban, News Service of Florida)

DeSantis signs bills to tamp down local taxes

Gray Rohrer
Monday, June 29, 2026
News Service of Florida — Governor Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and Wednesday signed two bills in line with that priority.
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital honored members of St. Cloud Fire Rescue, the St. Cloud Police Department and City of St. Cloud dispatch for their work who helped resident Donna Allred survive a recent cardiac episode. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital honored members of St. Cloud Fire Rescue, the St. Cloud Police Department and City of St. Cloud dispatch for their work who helped resident Donna Allred survive a recent cardiac episode. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud first responders honored for positive result after resident’s cardiac arrest

Taylor McFee
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Donna Allred stood face to face Friday with the dispatchers, police officers, paramedics and hospital staff who helped save her life.HCA Florida Osceola Hospital honored members of St. Cloud Fire Rescue, the St. Cloud Police Department and City of St.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

Florida’s jobless rate stays at 4.8% in May

Jim Turner
Friday, June 26, 2026
News Service of Florida -- An upward trend in the state’s unemployment rate paused in May, with hiring by small businesses considered “flat.”The Department of Commerce on Friday posted a 4.8 percent jobless rate for the state.
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