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The 2026-27 academic year begins in the morning, with buses, walkers, riders and cars headed to nearly 100 schools across Osceola County. (Photo/AAA)

The 2026-27 academic year begins in the morning, with buses, walkers, riders and cars headed to nearly 100 schools across Osceola County. (Photo/AAA)

For Whom the Bell Tolls: Schools starts Monday — drivers, be wary!

Staff Report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Everything changes Monday.To the school year.The 2026-27 academic year begins in the morning, with buses, walkers, riders and cars headed to nearly 100 schools across Osceola County.
Early voting for the 2026 August primary election is now underway at 10 locations across Osceola County.

Early voting for the 2026 August primary election is now underway at 10 locations across Osceola County.

Osceola County early voting sites for primary election are NOW OPEN

Staff Report
Friday, August 7, 2026
Early voting for the 2026 August primary election is now underway, giving Osceola County's 231,802 active eligible voters the chance to cast their ballots ahead of the Aug. 18 election day.Sites will be open through Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thanks to three months of rollovers, the jackpot in Saturday's Powerball Drawing has reached $856 million.

Thanks to three months of rollovers, the jackpot in Saturday's Powerball Drawing has reached $856 million.

Saturdays Powerball jackpot could pay for a A LOT of Back to School shopping!

Staff Report
Friday, August 7, 2026
Thanks to three months of rollovers, the jackpot in Saturday's Powerball Drawing has reached $856 million.The winning numbers will be drawn just before 11 p.m.No ticket among the 44 states that participate matched all white balls of 14-20-59-60-61 and the red Power ball of 25 in Wednesday's drawing.
St. Cloud City Council discussed the city’s 2026-2027 budget at a workshop on Monday. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

St. Cloud City Council discussed the city’s 2026-2027 budget at a workshop on Monday. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

St. Cloud scrambling to rework budget with property tax reform looming

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, August 6, 2026
When state lawmakers proposed a constitutional amendment in June that could cut Florida’s homestead property tax, St. Cloud staff had already finished a version of next year’s budget—and had to start over.At a workshop Monday afternoon, St.
At the first School Board meeting after the Department of Education released school and district grades, Osceola County School Superintendent Shanoff was very pointed about the performance of the county’s charter schools, which represent about 25% of Osceola students.

At the first School Board meeting after the Department of Education released school and district grades, Osceola County School Superintendent Shanoff was very pointed about the performance of the county’s charter schools, which represent about 25% of Osceola students.

Superintendent to charter schools: “Do better!”

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Osceola County School Board met for the first time last week since the state Department of Education released school grades on July 1, and it was the first time district officials like Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff could publicly give feedback.
At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also vote on two other city referendums.

At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also vote on two other city referendums.

Kissimmee voters to decide on Commission term limits, background checks in August primary

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 6, 2026
At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also determine whether those elected officials will be able to serve an extra term before they have to step down from the dais, at least temporarily.
Poinciana Exchange will feature 13 individual buildings for sale with multiple access points within walking distance of the Poinciana SunRail station. (Rendering/JW2 Development)

Poinciana Exchange will feature 13 individual buildings for sale with multiple access points within walking distance of the Poinciana SunRail station. (Rendering/JW2 Development)

Poinciana Exchange development taking shape at busy corner

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, August 6, 2026
A new commercial development taking shape on six acres at the northeast corner of Poinciana Boulevard and Orange Blossom Trail in Poinciana will offer owner-users, investors, medical professionals and small businesses an opportunity to purchase—rather than lease—in one of Osceola County’s...
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