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Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News.

Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News.

College Honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News:Logan Nicoll of Reunion earned a Bachelor of Science-Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026.
David Daniel Martinez was arrested Tuesday and charged with possessing and exchanging child pornography online, much the same charge he was arrested for as a minor in 2023.

David Daniel Martinez was arrested Tuesday and charged with possessing and exchanging child pornography online, much the same charge he was arrested for as a minor in 2023.

Kissimmee man arrested on child porn charges in 2023 as a minor arrested again as an adult

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Osceola County Sheriff's investigators say they've arrested an 18-year-old Kissimmee man they say was exchanging digital content of a sexual nature with minors — much the same charge he was arrested for three years ago as a minor.
Friends and neighbors wish U.S. Navy veteran Oather Gardner a happy 100th birthday Sunday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Friends and neighbors wish U.S. Navy veteran Oather Gardner a happy 100th birthday Sunday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Happy Birthday! St. Cloud World War II Navy Veteran turns 100

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Oather Gardner, who enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a 17-year-old just in time to serve in the Pacific theater in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday in St. Cloud.Sunday afternoon, Gardner witnessed a parade of well-wishers from the Osceola veterans community, escorted by the St.
A proposed agreement between the city and the Boys and Girls Club to operate a new community center to be built at Hopkins Park — its community center is shown here — led to discussion about the possibility of downsizing the entire construction project. (Photo/Hopkins Heroes)

A proposed agreement between the city and the Boys and Girls Club to operate a new community center to be built at Hopkins Park — its community center is shown here — led to discussion about the possibility of downsizing the entire construction project. (Photo/Hopkins Heroes)

St. Cloud Council delays Hopkins Park, Whaley Platt projects

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Saint Cloud City Council delayed two major projects—a $13 million Hopkins Park renovation and the annexation of the massive Whaley Platt development—during a marathon meeting that stretched past 12:30 a.m. last week.
While Amendment 3 was a popular topic during Monday's meeting, the county proposed a $2.44 billion budget for the Fiscal 2026-27 year, down from just over $3 billion in 2025-26.

While Amendment 3 was a popular topic during Monday's meeting, the county proposed a $2.44 billion budget for the Fiscal 2026-27 year, down from just over $3 billion in 2025-26.

Osceola County proposes smaller budget with property tax amendment on horizon

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 23, 2026
While its cities have workshopped their upcoming budget with legislation that could slash the amount of property taxes on the November ballot, Osceola County began proposing actual numbers at a special Commission meeting Monday afternoon.
Here's a list of events offering backpack and supply giveaways, free haircuts, uniform swaps, and family fun, with local organizations stepping up to support students and families.

Here's a list of events offering backpack and supply giveaways, free haircuts, uniform swaps, and family fun, with local organizations stepping up to support students and families.

Giveaway Guide: A list of Osceola County Back to School events

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 23, 2026
As the new school year approaches, Osceola County families have plenty of opportunities to gear up for success thanks to area back-to-school events.
Longtime local physician Dr. John Littell will cease seeing patients at his Kissimmee practice, Littell Family Medicine, starting in September.

Longtime local physician Dr. John Littell will cease seeing patients at his Kissimmee practice, Littell Family Medicine, starting in September.

Dr. John Littell reflects on faith, medicine and controversy as Kissimmee practice ends

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, July 23, 2026
In the nearly three decades that Dr. John Littell has practiced medicine in Osceola County, he has developed a loyal following of patients who resonate with his method of care. But Littell’s career hasn’t been without controversy.
Veteran's Voice — July 23, 2026

Veteran's Voice — July 23, 2026

Veteran’s Voice — Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day 2027, and more

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 27, 2027, for Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food trucks and aircraft displays will be on site. Activities will center around the Airport’s Administration Building at 301 Dyer Blvd.
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