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Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday voted to name more than 90 groups as terrorist organizations, and a legal challenge is already in the works to overturn the move. (News Service of Florida Photo/Tom Urban)

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday voted to name more than 90 groups as terrorist organizations, and a legal challenge is already in the works to overturn the move. (News Service of Florida Photo/Tom Urban)

Lawsuit planned as DeSantis, Cabinet approve Terrorism designations

Jim Turner
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
News Service of Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday voted to name more than 90 groups as terrorist organizations, and a legal challenge is already in the works to overturn the move.With little comment from the state panel and none taken from the public, the Cabinet voted to apply...
Jerry Jesus Reyes, 26, had previously been the subject of multiple ICAC investigations in 2016, 2021, and 2022, the Sheriff's Office said.

Jerry Jesus Reyes, 26, had previously been the subject of multiple ICAC investigations in 2016, 2021, and 2022, the Sheriff's Office said.

Sheriff's investigation leads to Osceola County man's child porn arrest

Staff Report
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
An Osceola County man has been arrested after he was linked to an online account depicting child sexual abuse material that uncovered pornographic videos depicting the sexual abuse of young children, including an infant, and pornographic videos involving a dog.Jerry Jesus Reyes, 26, was arrested...
The purchase covers .64 acres of property across New York Avenue from Veterans Park. (Google Maps)

The purchase covers .64 acres of property across New York Avenue from Veterans Park. (Google Maps)

St. Cloud City Council approves $899K purchase to expand Veterans Park

Debbie Daniel
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The St. Cloud City Council Monday approved the $899,000 purchase of 0.64 acres on New York Avenue to expand Veterans Park, ending an earlier deal for a different lot.The purchase covers properties at 1310-1322 New York Avenue owned by Michael Meehan.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, pictured in Kissimmee earlier this year, has filed suit to stop OpenAI from developing its products until they are safe enough for the general public. (File Photo)

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, pictured in Kissimmee earlier this year, has filed suit to stop OpenAI from developing its products until they are safe enough for the general public. (File Photo)

AG Uthmeier seeks halt to OpenAI development

Gray Rohrer
Monday, September 28, 2026
News Service of Florida — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is already suing OpenAI over its alleged harms to children and abetting acts of violence.
Johnny JeanBaptiste (2/18/1990) and Stacia McMillian (3/17/1994) and charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm.

Johnny JeanBaptiste (2/18/1990) and Stacia McMillian (3/17/1994) and charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm.

Parents arrested after 2-year-old found wandering Narcoossee street Saturday night

Staff Report
Sunday, September 27, 2026
The parents of a toddler that a good Samaritan found wandering on a Narcoossee area road late Saturday night have been arrested.Johnny JeanBaptiste, 36, and Stacia McMillian, 32, have been arrested and charged with one count of child neglect without great bodily harm.According to an Osceola County...
Hansen, the former owner of the Osceola Star Hispanic newspaper, had a larger-than-life presence and a powerful voice for the local Hispanic business community that grew by leaps and bounds in his nearly five decades living in the area. He was a board member and small business trustee for The Osceola Chamber and Valencia College that saw the creation of the Hispanic Business Council, Viva Osceola and Three Kings Day celebrations. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Hansen, the former owner of the Osceola Star Hispanic newspaper, had a larger-than-life presence and a powerful voice for the local Hispanic business community that grew by leaps and bounds in his nearly five decades living in the area. He was a board member and small business trustee for The Osceola Chamber and Valencia College that saw the creation of the Hispanic Business Council, Viva Osceola and Three Kings Day celebrations. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Bill Hansen Plaza: Dedicated to the man who gave local Hispanics their first voice

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 25, 2026
Every town should have a Guillermo “Bill” Hansen, as Kissimmee affectionately called him.In a town where some 60% of its residents are of Hispanic descent, those residents needed, and got, his voice.While Hansen passed away in 2023, his legacy lives on thanks to a city that has benefited from that...
Jihad Basil Scott was was arrested by the Morrisville (N.C.) Police Department and extradited to the Osceola County Jail in connection with a July 11 hotel homicide.

Jihad Basil Scott was was arrested by the Morrisville (N.C.) Police Department and extradited to the Osceola County Jail in connection with a July 11 hotel homicide.

Second suspect in July homicide at hotel arrested in North Carolina

Staff Report
Friday, September 25, 2026
A man Kissimmee Police say was part of a July 11 deadly stabbing at the Days Inn on West Vine Street has been captured an arrest.Jihad Basil Scott was was arrested by the Morrisville (N.C.) Police Department and extradited to the Osceola County Jail on Wednesday, where he is held without bond...
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are looking for the vehicle that would have been involved in a fatal crash with a pedestrian on West U.S. Highway 192 before dawn Friday morning.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are looking for the vehicle that would have been involved in a fatal crash with a pedestrian on West U.S. Highway 192 before dawn Friday morning.

FHP investigating early Friday hit and run near Old Town

News Staff
Friday, September 25, 2026
FRIDAY 3:30 P.M. UPDATE: A witness located a vehicle matching the its description with damage consistent to the crash and reported it to law enforcement.
Three wildlife underpasses, circled in orange, are part of the design for the section of State Road 534 Phase 2 through the Split Oak Forest. Underpasses are especially effective for terrestrial species such as deer, foxes, and smaller mammals, as well as amphibians and reptiles. (Graphic/CFX)

Three wildlife underpasses, circled in orange, are part of the design for the section of State Road 534 Phase 2 through the Split Oak Forest. Underpasses are especially effective for terrestrial species such as deer, foxes, and smaller mammals, as well as amphibians and reptiles. (Graphic/CFX)

New toll road SR 534 met with opposition

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently held two public meetings for the design of State Road 534 - Phase 2. CFX held in person and virtual meetings last week.
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