The power of many … and the power of one.Osceola County honored a group and an individual for making the community a better place to live.The group was the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office 911 telecommunications team, which takes emergency calls and dispatches responder units, honored as part of…
Currently, the possession of small amounts of cannabis in Florida is illegal, along with its sale and delivery. Yet, a cannabis legalization ballot will go before voters in the November 2024 election.Despite the legal status of cannabis in Florida, 4/20 celebrations are common. While it not as…
After nearly 44 years of service to Central Florida, WMFE radio is now Central Florida Public Media. Our rebrand goes beyond the cosmetic. It clearly communicates who we are and our commitment to the region we serve; and it reflects the growth and evolution of our mission.Since signing on the air…
With the warmer Central Florida spring weather now here, alligators will be becoming more active and visible.According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the American alligator is a conservation success story in Florida. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator…
The Opportunity Center, which works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Osceola County by assisting with employment, training and community integration, will hold its first-ever “Wings of Opportunity” Gala on Saturday April 27, at 6 p.m. at the Kissimmee Civic Center.The…
Spring has arrived in Central Florida, bringing with it high pollen counts, love bugs, and, of course, the world-famous Central Florida heat. The rising temperatures create the need to close windows and turn on air-conditioners to avoid the ever-increasing outside heat and humidity. This transition…
First generation Tesla cars are coming to the time in their lifespan when it’s time to trade them in, or leases are expiring.Many of those will now come to a new facility on the north side of Kissimmee on Orange Blossom Trail near Osceola Parkway to be refurbished and sold as used cars.The Tesla…
Richard Herring, who spent 198791 on the Kissimmee City Commission, and many years after that continuing to leave a legacy in Kissimmee, passed away April 4, the city announced this week. He was 81.Herring’s legacy lives on in Kissimmee Lakefront Park; he co-founded the Bataan-Corregidor Memorial,…
The cities of St. Cloud and Kissimmee hosted well-attended onestop business resource expos last week, and in the case of the one hosted Friday by the city’s Economic Development Department, it won’t be the last.Over 20 agencies, including St. Cloud government departments, were on hand at the city’s…
News Service of Florida — After more than 1,200 objections were filed to school-library books and other materials last school year, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will limit challenges by some people.The wide-ranging bill (HB 1285) also includes making changes designed to ease the…
Ken Jackson
First generation Tesla cars are coming to the time in their lifespan when it’s time to trade them…
Ken Jackson
Richard Herring, who spent 198791 on the Kissimmee City Commission, and many years after that…
News Staff
News Service of Florida — After more than 1,200 objections were filed to school-library books and…
Ken Jackson
The power of many…and the power of one. Osceola County honored a group and an individual for making the community a better place to live.
News
Ken Jackson
The Opportunity Center, which works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Osceola County by assisting with employment, training and…
Wendy Coschignano Ford
Spring has arrived in Central Florida, bringing with it high pollen counts, love bugs, and, of course, the world-famous Central Florida heat. The rising…
Terry Lloyd
The cities of St. Cloud and Kissimmee hosted well-attended onestop business resource expos last week, and in the case of the one hosted Friday by the city’s…
Sports
Ken Jackson
Four of Osceola County’s eight flag football squads earned places in the Class 1A and 2A state tournaments.Three won district championships Thursday and…
News Staff
When the FHSAA Class 3A state weightlifting championships begin in Lakeland Friday, St. Cloud’s Mikey Ziss will be highly favored to win gold medals in both…
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With the warmer Central Florida spring weather now here, alligators will be becoming more active and visible.According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife…
Lisa Goldmacher
The City of St. Cloud’s Semi-Annual City-Wide Garage Sale is set for this weekend, April 19-21. Any resident or business in city limits can hold a garage sale…
Lisa Concepcion
Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington will host an Earth Day Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at the Valencia College Poinciana Campus.…
