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At the first School Board meeting after the Department of Education released school and district grades, Osceola County School Superintendent Shanoff was very pointed about the performance of the county’s charter schools, which represent about 25% of Osceola students.

At the first School Board meeting after the Department of Education released school and district grades, Osceola County School Superintendent Shanoff was very pointed about the performance of the county’s charter schools, which represent about 25% of Osceola students.

Superintendent to charter schools: “Do better!”

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Osceola County School Board met for the first time last week since the state Department of Education released school grades on July 1, and it was the first time district officials like Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff could publicly give feedback.
At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also vote on two other city referendums.

At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also vote on two other city referendums.

Kissimmee voters to decide on Commission term limits, background checks in August primary

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 6, 2026
At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also determine whether those elected officials will be able to serve an extra term before they have to step down from the dais, at least temporarily.
Poinciana Exchange will feature 13 individual buildings for sale with multiple access points within walking distance of the Poinciana SunRail station. (Rendering/JW2 Development)

Poinciana Exchange will feature 13 individual buildings for sale with multiple access points within walking distance of the Poinciana SunRail station. (Rendering/JW2 Development)

Poinciana Exchange development taking shape at busy corner

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, August 6, 2026
A new commercial development taking shape on six acres at the northeast corner of Poinciana Boulevard and Orange Blossom Trail in Poinciana will offer owner-users, investors, medical professionals and small businesses an opportunity to purchase—rather than lease—in one of Osceola County’s...
AdventHealth Orlando has been ranked No. 1 in Central Florida among U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospitals Rankings for the 16th year in a row. (Photo/AdventHealth)

AdventHealth Orlando has been ranked No. 1 in Central Florida among U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospitals Rankings for the 16th year in a row. (Photo/AdventHealth)

AdventHealth Orlando maintains top area spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Staff Report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
AdventHealth Orlando has been ranked No. 1 in Central Florida among U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospitals Rankings for the 16th year in a row.The U.S. News rankings also listed the health care group No. 2 in Florida.
A judge ruled the current summary uses statements that are a “political rhetoric, not neutral, not explanation" and omits how the measure could change the nature of the “home rule” provisions of the state constitution. (File Photo)

A judge ruled the current summary uses statements that are a “political rhetoric, not neutral, not explanation" and omits how the measure could change the nature of the “home rule” provisions of the state constitution. (File Photo)

Tallahassee judge orders rewrite of poperty tax ballot measure

Gray Rohrer
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
News Service of Florida — The title and summary of a property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading, and must be redrafted, a Leon Circuit Court judge ruled late Monday.
To celebrate the grand opening of the Osceola Clerk of Courts Poinciana satellite office Saturday, children who visit will receive a free backpack filled with quality school supplies Saturday. (Photo/Osceola County Clerk of Courts Office)

To celebrate the grand opening of the Osceola Clerk of Courts Poinciana satellite office Saturday, children who visit will receive a free backpack filled with quality school supplies Saturday. (Photo/Osceola County Clerk of Courts Office)

Saturday Back To School events include Clerk of Court Poinciana office grand opening

Matthew Boggs
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Osceola Clerk of the Court Comptroller will open a new satellite office on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at 4547 Pleasant Hill Road in Poinciana from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Interstate eastbound lanes will shut down from 12-4 a.m. August 9-11 from County Road 532/Osceola Polk Line Road/ChampionsGate Boulevarfd (Ext 58) to State Road 429 to allow for road construction. (Graphic/FDOT)

Interstate eastbound lanes will shut down from 12-4 a.m. August 9-11 from County Road 532/Osceola Polk Line Road/ChampionsGate Boulevarfd (Ext 58) to State Road 429 to allow for road construction. (Graphic/FDOT)

Another round of I-4 closures for Moving I-4 Forward construction

Staff Report
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
If you travel I-4 eastbound in Osceola County in the overnight hours, you'll want to be aware of a scheduled closure as part of the construction for the Moving I-4 Forward program, designed to increase capacity and lessen congestion.The eastbound lanes will shut down from 12-4 a.m.
Police have also made an arrest in a July 11 deadly stabbing at the Days Inn on West Vine Street near Hoagland Boulevard. Detectives identified Jihad Scott, 32, and Keith Swinton Jr, 26, as the suspects in the stabbing of Javaris Florestial. Swinton has been arrested and booked into the Osceola County Jail, while police say Scott remains at large.

Police have also made an arrest in a July 11 deadly stabbing at the Days Inn on West Vine Street near Hoagland Boulevard. Detectives identified Jihad Scott, 32, and Keith Swinton Jr, 26, as the suspects in the stabbing of Javaris Florestial. Swinton has been arrested and booked into the Osceola County Jail, while police say Scott remains at large.

Kissimmee Police make arrests in July shooting, stabbing

Staff Report
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Kissimmee Police Department announced arrests made in two cases, a shooting and a stabbing, that occurred in the month of JulyYosber Capriles Barrios, 19, has been arrested and charged with with three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Osceola Council on Aging seniors offer words of wisdom and encouragement to local students for the upcoming school year. The notes and school supplies will fill backpacks that Northbridge University will give out at their Back-to-School Event on August 1. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

Osceola Council on Aging seniors offer words of wisdom and encouragement to local students for the upcoming school year. The notes and school supplies will fill backpacks that Northbridge University will give out at their Back-to-School Event on August 1. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

Kissimmee seniors bridge generations with encouraging back-to-school notes

Debbie Daniel
Friday, July 31, 2026
Bridging generations in Osceola County, seniors at the Osceola Council on Aging in Kissimmee are helping kick off the new school year on a positive note.
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