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Kissimmee Utility Authority accepts its second American Public Power Association E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in New Orleans. (Photo/KUA)

Kissimmee Utility Authority accepts its second American Public Power Association E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in New Orleans. (Photo/KUA)

KUA earns national achievement, welcomes new board member

Staff Report
Friday, June 13, 2025
KUA keeps the power on, and you see them at a number of community events. Now, the utility has been honored for its work.Kissimmee Utility Authority announced this week it was, for the second time, the recipient of an American Public Power Association E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award.
A 40-year-old Kissimmee woman is dead after FHP says an unknown vehicle struck her on Florida Parkway not far from Parkway Middle School.

A 40-year-old Kissimmee woman is dead after FHP says an unknown vehicle struck her on Florida Parkway not far from Parkway Middle School.

UPDATE — FHP makes arrest in Wednesday morning deadly BVL hit and run crash

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9 P.M. THURSDAY — The Florida Highway Patrol has made an arrest in the deadly hit-and-run crash in Buenaventura Lakes Wednesday morning that took the life of a 40-year-old Kissimmee woman jogging on Florida Parkway.
Jailed Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez's law enforcement tenure has seen its share of controversy. (File Photo)

Jailed Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez's law enforcement tenure has seen its share of controversy. (File Photo)

Lopez’s arrest not first time under scrutiny

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 12, 2025
While Sheriff Marcos Lopez has expanded enforcement and community engagement in and with the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office since taking on the role after the 2020 election, his Osceola law enforcement tenure has also seen its share of controversy Here are some of the details:In 2017, then Sgt.
Thanks to HB 1365, people who are homeless now face the real possibility of being arrested for not complying with law enforcement orders to vacate a sleeping place in public space. (Photo/WKMG)

Thanks to HB 1365, people who are homeless now face the real possibility of being arrested for not complying with law enforcement orders to vacate a sleeping place in public space. (Photo/WKMG)

Vanishing Point: Are Florida’s homeless being counted or just pushed out of sight?

Donovan Myrie
Thursday, June 12, 2025
This story, which originally appeared at ClickOrlando, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
President Jonathan Gooch and Celeste Gooch. (Photos/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

President Jonathan Gooch and Celeste Gooch. (Photos/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

Expanding Latter-day Saints sees growth, new leadership

Submitted By The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Following substantial membership growth in congregations across Polk, Osceola and Orange counties, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the formation of a new stake, which is similar to a Catholic diocese.The announcement included several leadership changes for the Church.
Politically in Florida right now, you’re “all-in” with the Republicans, or your voice carries little more than nothing with the Democrats. John Morgan, the popular Florida attorney now retired, is trying to do something about that.

Politically in Florida right now, you’re “all-in” with the Republicans, or your voice carries little more than nothing with the Democrats. John Morgan, the popular Florida attorney now retired, is trying to do something about that.

John Morgan—‘stuck in the middle’ with his hopeful third party

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The country’s two-party system represents, in general, two political ideologies—one “liberal” and one “conservative”.
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about prevention and treatment

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about prevention and treatment

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about prevention and treatment

Submitted By Hca Florida Hospitals
Thursday, June 12, 2025
With Florida’s blazing sun an issue most months of the year— especially now in the summer months—it’s no surprise that skin cancer diagnoses are on the rise. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer before the age of 70, and 9,500 people in the U.S.
Angel Ramos-Arce, 35 — from a machete swing, to a hospital, to the jail.

Angel Ramos-Arce, 35 — from a machete swing, to a hospital, to the jail.

Sheriff's Office gives update in machete-swinging attack

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
An argument that led to an attack with a machete in a west Kissimmee neighborhood led to the arrest of a man on aggravated battery charges Monday, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said.
Citing above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor, the tropical forecast research team at Colorado State University continues to predict an above-average 2025 hurricane season. (Photo/CSU

Citing above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor, the tropical forecast research team at Colorado State University continues to predict an above-average 2025 hurricane season. (Photo/CSU

CSU researchers: prediction for above-average storm season remains

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Citing above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor, the tropical forecast research team at Colorado State University continues to predict an above-average 2025 hurricane season.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

Hurricane season starts with water wisdom

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
From June 1 to November 30, Florida will experience its annual hurricane season. Toho Water Authority (Toho) would like to inform its customers of key information regarding water preparedness in the event of a hurricane. A little bit of water wisdom can go a long way when making your hurricane plan.
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