The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day.
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The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Governor Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day and create a new third-degree felony offense of animal cruelty for people who restrain dogs outside during natural…
Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola County as a 23-year-old man from Clarksville, Tenn. was killed after trying to cross the roadway after a prior in a crash, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
Fatal early-Monday crash closes I-4 West near 192 into the morning 6852j
Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola County as a 23-year-old man from Clarksville, Tenn. was killed after trying to cross the roadway after a prior in a crash, Florida Highway Patrol reports.The crash had all I-4 westbound lanes in the…
Pedro Gallese saves a shot on goal as Orlando City defeated Portland, 1-0, on Saturday, with help from a defense that included David Brekalo (4). (Photo Mario Casamalhuapa)
Orlando City extends historic unbeaten streak with 1-0 win over Portland m5b2t
Orlando City SC achieved a milestone moment at Inter&Co Stadium Saturday, defeating the Portland Timbers 1-0, tying the club record with 12 consecutive games unbeaten in MLS play. It's the longest active streak in Major League Soccer this season.Duncan McGuire's clinical 39th-minute finish…
Iain Petrie was arrested this week as the accomplice in a hotel room invasion and robbery in Kissimmee April 26. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)
Sheriff's Office names, arrests accomplice in hotel room invasion involving rapper l3k5y
Sheriff's deputies have arrested the accomplice in an April 26 hotel room invasion and robbery at a West U.S. Highway 192 hotel.Iain Cade-Alamin Petrie, 25, was arrested Thursday, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office announced this weekend, and charged with unarmed home Invasion, kidnapping to…
Gator Week at Wild Florida begins Monday. (Photo/Wild Florida)
Wild Florida's 'Gator Week' returns May 26-31 555s1r
Summer doesn't exactly mean gators — they tend to shy away from the heat — but it does mean Gator Week.Wild Florida Adventure Park's annual event returns May 26–31. The celebration honors one of Florida’s most iconic animals, the American alligator, and helps raise funds for graduating Osceola…
The rodeo action at the 155th Silver Spurs will be just as hot as the February rodeo, which played out to sold-out crowds. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
155th Silver Spurs Rodeo rides into OHP next week; see what's new 4o2b5j
Society, and the landscape of Osceola County, have changed, but one thing remains constant — twice a year, it’s rodeo time at the Silver Spurs Arena!Next week, May 30-31, the 155th installment of the Silver Spurs Rodeo makes its summer appearance.Since the first rodeo was held on July 4, 1944 as a…
AAA is activating is holiday-period ‘Tow to Go’ program for Memorial Day weekend, from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. (Graphic/AAA)
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If your Memorial Day weekend plans include parties and enjoying adult beverages, don't press your luck by driving impaired. As AAA prepares to rescue thousands of drivers nationwide with car trouble during the long weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road.AAA is activating…
Airbnb hopes to avoid bookings that turn into disruptive parties to book on its platform over the summer.
Careful booking — Airbnb rolls out anti-party defenses for Memorial Day and July 4 weekends 5x3h2
Airbnb is rolling out anti-party technology, including in Florida, to help reduce the risk of unauthorized and disruptive parties over the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the lodging reservation company said this week."The anti-party defenses active over these summer holidays use machine…
Letter to the Editor — May 22, 2025
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders 1q443a
Dear Editor:May is the month we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. During this time, we recognize the culture, achievements, and impact of AAPI communities across Florida and the nation.The 2025 theme, “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,” is…
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We are now three years from the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the inglorious “end” of the Global War on Terror that started on Sept. 11, 2001. Of course, since then the U.S. Navy has been involved in an intense Red Sea missile duel with Iran’s proxy Houthi jihadis in Yemen, along…
Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo, 33, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm in connection with a May 10 Kissimmee shooting. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Department)
Kissimmee Police make arrest in May 10 homicide 1f262s
The Kissimmee Police Department announced Thursday night it had made an arrest in connection with a May 10 homicide that occurred at a North Central Avenue Apartment Complex.Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo, 33, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm. KPD reports he was…
Fatal early-Monday crash closes I-4 West near 192 into the morning 6852j
Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola County as a 23-year-old man from Clarksville, Tenn. was killed after trying to cross the roadway after a prior in a crash, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
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Memorial Day was met with tragedy on Interstate 4 at the U.S. Highway 192 interchange in Osceola…
Sheriff's Office names, arrests accomplice in hotel room invasion involving rapper l3k5y
Iain Petrie was arrested this week as the accomplice in a hotel room invasion and robbery in Kissimmee April 26. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)
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Sheriff's deputies have arrested the accomplice in an April 26 hotel room invasion and robbery at a…
155th Silver Spurs Rodeo rides into OHP next week; see what's new 4o2b5j
The rodeo action at the 155th Silver Spurs will be just as hot as the February rodeo, which played out to sold-out crowds. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
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Society, and the landscape of Osceola County, have changed, but one thing remains constant — twice…
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The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day.
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The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Governor Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the entire school day and create a new third-degree felony offense of animal cruelty for people who restrain dogs outside during natu
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Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo, 33, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm in connection with a May 10 Kissimmee shooting. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Department)
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The Kissimmee Police Department announced Thursday night it had made an arrest in connection with a May 10 homicide that occurred at a North Central Avenue…
Kissimmee Checkers employee accused of fatally shooting customer over food order 3e1z6x
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The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports it has made an arrest in a Wednesday fatal shooting at a restaurant adjacent to Old Town on West U.S. Highway 192.…
IN THE NEWS: Osceola non-profits on LYNX bus; Fla. Sheriff's Assoc. scholarship winner, Valencia receives $2M in grants 5rz4z
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Two Osceola County nonprofit agencies were among eight area organizations that will be featured on the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX…
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Orlando City extends historic unbeaten streak with 1-0 win over Portland m5b2t
Pedro Gallese saves a shot on goal as Orlando City defeated Portland, 1-0, on Saturday, with help from a defense that included David Brekalo (4). (Photo Mario Casamalhuapa)
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Orlando City SC achieved a milestone moment at Inter&Co Stadium Saturday, defeating the Portland Timbers 1-0, tying the club record with 12 consecutive…
Cup Dreams Dashed: Nashville Stuns Orlando City in Round of 16 thriller 1qe44
Luis Muriel request the ball and he is upset of missing a an opportunity to score. Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa
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The euphoria from Sunday's dominant victory over Inter Miami felt like a distant memory Wednesday night as Orlando City SC saw their U.S. Open Cup dreams…
Spring football—a mix of old and new QBs 3z463a
Tohopekaliga and Poinciana went at it last week at their un-scored, controlled-scrimmage spring game on the Tigers' new football field. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
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Eights were wild on Wednesday night as Tohopekaliga quarterback Sabby Meassick (#8) and Poionciana quarterback Kamari Lewis (#8) put on offensive shows in a…
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Wild Florida's 'Gator Week' returns May 26-31 555s1r
Gator Week at Wild Florida begins Monday. (Photo/Wild Florida)
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Summer doesn't exactly mean gators — they tend to shy away from the heat — but it does mean Gator Week.Wild Florida Adventure Park's annual event returns May…
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the City of St. Cloud at its Memorial Day event on Monday. (Graphic/City of St. Cloud)
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The 115th Remembrance Ceremony in commemoration of Memorial Day takes place on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at Mount Peace Ceremony, 755 E. 10th St. Take…
POINCIANA NEWS — Summer: a time for the pool and … classes? 5j3r55
ALCO Poinciana is offering summer classes beginning in June. (Photo/ALCO Poinciana)
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ALCO Poinciana is offering some summer classes beginning in June. English classes will be held Monday thru Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon from…
