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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.
Osceola County Commission Chair Brandon Arrington addressed the convened crowd about the potential local effects of Amendment 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot at Wednesday's State of the County event. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County Commission Chair Brandon Arrington addressed the convened crowd about the potential local effects of Amendment 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot at Wednesday's State of the County event. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

'What Comes Next'? In Osceola, that's the Amendment 3 vote

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 2, 2026
Where Osceola County’s annual “State of the County” event is usually full of positive vibes – and it certainly started that way Wednesday – talking about big plans or projects coming up, the 2026 version took a different turn when County Commission Chairman Brandon Arrington took to the mic.With...
The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.

The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.

Florida Department of Education eyes dress code for employees

Ana Goñi-lessan
Friday, October 2, 2026
News Service of Florida — The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.In a draft sent to employees and obtained by the News Service of Florida, the DOE would require approval for...
Scott Shaw, 64, of Kissimmee, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after being found guilty of eight sexual abuse charges against a then 15-year-old in 2022-23.

Scott Shaw, 64, of Kissimmee, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after being found guilty of eight sexual abuse charges against a then 15-year-old in 2022-23.

Former Kissimmee youth mentor sentenced after conviction on sex abuse charges

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 1, 2026
A Kissimmee man police said spent a year sexually abused a 15-year-old male victim was sentenced Wednesday to 45 years in prison following his August conviction on several sex crimes.Scott Arthur Shaw, 64, was found guilty by a jury on Aug. 8 on eight counts in crimes police say occurred between...
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, center left, and State Representative José Alvarez, center right, announced Friday over $21 million in federal and state grants for aviation infrastructure projects at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. Photo includes, from left, Deputy City Manager Desiree Matthews, City Manager Mike Steigerwald and Director of Aviation Shaun Germolus. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, center left, and State Representative José Alvarez, center right, announced Friday over $21 million in federal and state grants for aviation infrastructure projects at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. Photo includes, from left, Deputy City Manager Desiree Matthews, City Manager Mike Steigerwald and Director of Aviation Shaun Germolus. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Kissimmee’s Gateway Airport receives $21 million for taxiway infrastructure improvements

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, October 1, 2026
On Friday, U.S. Representative Darren Soto announced Kissimmee Gateway Airport received a $21.1 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the realignment and rehabilitation of Taxiway Alpha,the full-length parallel taxiway that serves the airport’s primary Runway 15/33.Soto, along...
Hispanic Heritage Month has been a true celebration in Kissimmee. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

Hispanic Heritage Month has been a true celebration in Kissimmee. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

Singing, dancing and eating their way through Hispanic Heritage Month

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 1, 2026
¡Celebración de la Herencia Hispana!Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, is in full swing, with annual local events that showcase the cultures, flavors, voices and arts of the places our Osceola Hispanic community.If you weren’t at the Osceola County party...
City leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 8, 2025 for a 122-room Hyatt Studio Hotel on this plot of land across Martin Luther King Boulevard from the Kissimmee Gateway Airport administration building. Despite developer KPDM officials saying it could deliver the project by sometime in 2027, no work has occurred since then, or as of Wednesday, Sept. 30, when this photo was taken. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

City leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 8, 2025 for a 122-room Hyatt Studio Hotel on this plot of land across Martin Luther King Boulevard from the Kissimmee Gateway Airport administration building. Despite developer KPDM officials saying it could deliver the project by sometime in 2027, no work has occurred since then, or as of Wednesday, Sept. 30, when this photo was taken. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Kissimmee leaders to hear aiport landing fees, hotel update Tuesday

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Operations at and around Kissimmee Gateway Airport were a topic of conversation at last week’s City Commission meeting, and are expected to be again when it convenes Tuesday.A pair of items regarding the airport’s landing fees charged to aircraft not based at the airport to land there, pulled from...
Osceola County has approved a balanced $3.11 billion budget with a stable millage rate for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year, which begins Thursday. (Photo/Osceola County)

Osceola County has approved a balanced $3.11 billion budget with a stable millage rate for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year, which begins Thursday. (Photo/Osceola County)

New County, city, School District budgets in place

Ken Jackson
Thursday, October 1, 2026
As most local municipal and government boards begin their 2026-27 fiscal years today, they approved new budgets in September.Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that would authorize the increase in the standard homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, significantly...
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