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The Foreign Language Immersion School of Celebration put on a school wide parade in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, honoring the cultures of 15 Spanish nations. (Photos/Christine Pike)

The Foreign Language Immersion School of Celebration put on a school wide parade in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, honoring the cultures of 15 Spanish nations. (Photos/Christine Pike)

Celebration students on parade honoring Hispanic nations

Christine Pike
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The Foreign Language Immersion School of Celebration put on a school wide parade in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Friday. Each class put on their best attire with colors and themes that represent a certain Country.
It's never too early to mark your calendar for the annual Wreaths Across America Day to remember every veteran who has passed on. The honoring date locally will be Dec. 19

It's never too early to mark your calendar for the annual Wreaths Across America Day to remember every veteran who has passed on. The honoring date locally will be Dec. 19

Veteran’s Voice — Wreaths Across America Day set for Saturday, Dec.19

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Never too early to mark your calendar for the annual Wreaths Across America Day to remember every veteran who has passed on. Ceremonies will be taking place at Rose Hill Cemetery (American Legion Post 10) in Kissimmee and Mount Peace Cemetery (VFW Post 3227) in St. Cloud.
Boots, Bulls and Barrels Photos by Taylor McFee

Boots, Bulls and Barrels Photos by Taylor McFee

Rodeo—the October pastime in Osceola County

Taylor McFee
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
If you need proof, the Silver Spurs Arena was sold out Saturday for the action-packed annual Boots, Bulls and Barrels, showcasing the area’s best bull and saddle bronc riders—and the best riding stock the Silver Spurs Rodeo can raise—and fastest cowgirls around the barrel racing course.But, part of...
Valor, a bloodhound trained to follow the scent of missing persons, is Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputy Luis Paredes-Labrador new partner. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Valor, a bloodhound trained to follow the scent of missing persons, is Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputy Luis Paredes-Labrador new partner. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Sheriff’s new K9 deputy has a nose for the missing

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new deputy to the force Tuesday.Meet Valor the bloodhound, the newest member of the K9 team who will assist in finding missing persons, particularly those with dementia and developmental disabilities like autism.Valor is Sheriff’s Deputy Luis...
The first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic storm season, Isaias, is expected to affect the northern Gulf Coast by the end of the week. (Graphic/NHC)

The first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic storm season, Isaias, is expected to affect the northern Gulf Coast by the end of the week. (Graphic/NHC)

Good morning, Isaias -- potential hurricane to threaten northern Gulf by the weekend

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
After a longer wait than usual to form, the first hurricane of 2026 is expected to form over the next day or two and threaten the northern Gulf Coast in an area from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Pensacola Friday into the weekend.Overnight, Tropical Depression 9 became Tropical Storm Isaias (pronounced...
Victor Manuel Carrion‑Flores, 80, was sentenced to 20 days in jail, 24 months of probation and can have no possession of any animals for his role in the death of Max

Victor Manuel Carrion‑Flores, 80, was sentenced to 20 days in jail, 24 months of probation and can have no possession of any animals for his role in the death of Max

Kissimmee man arrested for injuring, discarding dog sentenced

Staff Report
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
A Kissimmee man arrested in March for discarding his injured dog in a Poinciana dumpster in March has been sentenced for animal cruelty.Victor Manuel Carrion‑Flores, 80, was arrested on March 9 and charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a third‑degree felony under Florida law.
The initial GFS ensemble computer models on Invest 92L, which is percolating in the Bay of Campeche. (Graphic/Tropical Tidbits)

The initial GFS ensemble computer models on Invest 92L, which is percolating in the Bay of Campeche. (Graphic/Tropical Tidbits)

Time to FINALLY do the hurricane season — and watch something in the Gulf

Ken Jackson
Monday, October 5, 2026
What's hurricane season in Florida without keeping an eye on the Gulf of America this time of year?After a quiet 2026 season that's seen zero hurricanes form and just two tropical storms make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast, that area could see action again as a building trough of low pressure...
Three people were killed Monday morning on a stretch of road in southern Osceola County known for deadly crashes.

Three people were killed Monday morning on a stretch of road in southern Osceola County known for deadly crashes.

State Road 60 west of Yeehaw Junction reopens after morning fatal crash

News Staff
Monday, October 5, 2026
Three people were killed Monday morning on a stretch of road in southern Osceola County known for deadly crashes.Florida Highway Patrol reports three people, the driver and two passengers among six people riding in a van, died near the intersection of State Road 60 at Peavine Road, just west of the...
Florida Highway Patrol investigators say the fatal incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Shader Road and Aquablue Court in the west Orlando part of Orange County.

Florida Highway Patrol investigators say the fatal incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Shader Road and Aquablue Court in the west Orlando part of Orange County.

Kissimmee motorcyclist killed in early Saturday hit-and-run crash

Staff Report
Saturday, October 3, 2026
A 30-year-old Kissimmee man has died after Florida highway Patrol troopers say he collided with the rear of an SUV that then fled the scene.The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Shader Road and Aquablue Court in the west Orlando part of Orange County.
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