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Mario Nicot was reported missing on Saturday.

Mario Nicot was reported missing on Saturday.

Kissimmee Police seek help locating missing 60-year-old transient

UPDATE: Mario has been located and is safe! A member of our community called and helped the Kissimmee Police Department locate Mario.  The Kissimmee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 60-year-old Mario Nicot, who was reported missing on Saturday.
Kissimmee Police Department officers Kyle Bywater (left) and Andrew Cason with bloodhounds Dutchess and Belle, KPD’s two newest members. PHOTO/DAVID CHIVERS

Kissimmee Police Department officers Kyle Bywater (left) and Andrew Cason with bloodhounds Dutchess and Belle, KPD’s two newest members. PHOTO/DAVID CHIVERS

KPD’s newest fuzzy friends, care of Senior Resource Alliance

Kissimmee Police welcomed two new members to their Department recently, with a total of eight legs, and two tails between them. Duchess and Belle are bloodhounds, donated to the Department by the Senior Resource Alliance.
The Kissimmee sign ban followed a chaotic period from last year’s election when supporters of various candidates clashed and damaged city property, city officials said. FILE PHOTO

The Kissimmee sign ban followed a chaotic period from last year’s election when supporters of various candidates clashed and damaged city property, city officials said. FILE PHOTO

City of Kissimmee bans signs at Civic Center, extends Freebee

The City of Kissimmee Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to ban all signs at the Civic Center at its March 4 meeting, following chaos at last year’s early voting.
Kissimmee city leaders, downtown business owners and residents will come together Tuesday at 3 p.m. to talk about potential changes to times alcohol sales end at bars and restaurants. GOOGLE MAPS

Kissimmee city leaders, downtown business owners and residents will come together Tuesday at 3 p.m. to talk about potential changes to times alcohol sales end at bars and restaurants. GOOGLE MAPS

Kissimmee Commission to workshop changes to alcohol sales ordinances Tuesday

Kissimmee city leaders, downtown business owners and residents will come together Tuesday at 3 p.m. to talk about potential changes to times alcohol sales end at bars and restaurants.
State Attorney Andrew Bain reveals the findings of a grand jury investigation into the Kissimmee Police Department's actions regarding an incidence of excessive police force, and the resulting findings of systemic issues within the department. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

State Attorney Andrew Bain reveals the findings of a grand jury investigation into the Kissimmee Police Department's actions regarding an incidence of excessive police force, and the resulting findings of systemic issues within the department. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Grand jury reveals 'culture of silence' and 'lacks confidence' in Kissimmee Police command staff

Findings from a grand jury, convened after an April 2023 excessive use of force case was reportedly mishandled by a number of Kissimmee Police Department officers and administrators, were unsealed Thursday.
The “Connect Kissimmee” traffic engineering plan for downtown Kissimmee includes table-topped intersections intended to slow traffic for safety concerns, a roundabout near the police station and a new gateway arch at John Young Parkway. PHOTO/ CITY OF KISSIMMEE

The “Connect Kissimmee” traffic engineering plan for downtown Kissimmee includes table-topped intersections intended to slow traffic for safety concerns, a roundabout near the police station and a new gateway arch at John Young Parkway. PHOTO/ CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Changes coming to downtown Kissimmee ‘round about’ 2025

Ask anyone who frequents the area: downtown Kissimmee, especially the Broadway corridor, can be no picnic to drive, walk or bike.
You can now convert old photo and audio formats to digital at the new Memory Lab at the Hart Memory Library—just bring your library card. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY

You can now convert old photo and audio formats to digital at the new Memory Lab at the Hart Memory Library—just bring your library card. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY

New Memory and Robotics labs at Hart Memorial Library

TechCentral, the innovative makerspace located on the second floor of the Hart Memorial Library, has expanded its facilities with the addition of two new labs: the Memory Lab and Robotics Lab.
Sitting right on the road, Osceola County leaders cut the ribbon on Neovation Way, which will connect Neptune Road directly to NeoCity. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Sitting right on the road, Osceola County leaders cut the ribbon on Neovation Way, which will connect Neptune Road directly to NeoCity. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Neovation Way — a ‘gateway’ from Neptune Road to NeoCity

When is a road more than just a road?Neovation Way, a new direct link from NeoCity to Neptune Road, will open for traffic on Friday. Osceola County held the ribbon cutting for it on Tuesday.
East Park Street between Lawrence Silas Boulevard and Brack Street on the northeast side of downtown Kissimmee will be closed as soon as Wednesday, June 5 for “an extended period of time” to allow for construction at the railroad crossing. GOOGLE MAPS

East Park Street between Lawrence Silas Boulevard and Brack Street on the northeast side of downtown Kissimmee will be closed as soon as Wednesday, June 5 for “an extended period of time” to allow for construction at the railroad crossing. GOOGLE MAPS

Extended road closure at Kissimmee railroad crossing

East Park Street between Lawrence Silas Boulevard and Brack Street on the northeast side of downtown Kissimmee will be closed as soon as Wednesday, June 5 for “an extended period of time” to allow for construction at the railroad crossing.