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Kissimmee Gateway Airport secures international aviation, Customs approval
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (282+ words) Welcome to Kissimmee International Airport," a sign on Dyer Boulevard could soon read. That may be in jest, but the city announced Tuesday that its Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of…...
Felon named person of interest in Kissimmee homicide
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (910+ words) A 32-year-old Kissimmee man who previously was on probation for a felony battery conviction has been identified as a person of interest in the homicide of a 71-year-old man. Nicolas Alexander Lopez is currently being held in the Seminole County…...
Planting the Seeds of Hope
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (290+ words) The Seeds of Hope Osceola is a collaborative network of churches, nonprofits, businesses, and local agencies working together to better serve individuals and families across our community. In conjunction with the Orlando chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the program…...
KUA breaks ground on $20 M Van Meter Substation
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (408+ words) With shovels in the ground Wednesday morning, Kissimmee Utility Authority marked the start of construction on a new $20 million electrical substation that officials say will help power the next phase of growth in northwest Kissimmee. Once in service about a…...
New "Read to Rise" program aims to boost Osceola kindergarten readiness
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (228+ words) Osceola families have a new tool to help prepare their young children for school. The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County launched its "Read to Rise" family literacy program Friday at Hart Memorial Library, offering free learning kits packed with…...
Kissimmee Commissioner Martinez cleared of ethics violations
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (327+ words) Following the release of the findings of a special prosecutor, Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez has been cleared of an ethics violation filed against her regarding city food truck policy and claims she assisted a friend, another food truck owner,…...
St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Politics in the Barn " July 15
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (109+ words) Osceola News Gazette St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Politics in the Barn " July 15 Politics in the Barn is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to reserve your seat! Advance registration is encouraged to help us plan…...
ST. CLOUD NEWS " A whole weekend of Fourth fun at the Lakefront!
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (353+ words) Osceola News Gazette ST. CLOUD NEWS " A whole weekend of Fourth fun at the Lakefront! Don't let the fun end on the 4th! Head back to Lakeshore Boulevard for the Stars & Stripes Summer Seafood Boil at the beach on Sunday, July…...
POINCIANA NEWS " How to help those devastated by the Venezuelan earthquakes
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (209+ words) Donations are being accepted at 2 areas in Poinciana for the devasting earthquake in Venezuela." Bravo (4651 Old Pleasant Hill Road) is accepting non-perishable food items, clothing, shoes, toiletries and medical supplies for transport to Venezuela. Girl Scout Troop 1300 is leading a…...
Osceola County Schools: Still a "B" district " but really close to the honor roll
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (612+ words) The School District of Osceola County maintained its district grade of "B" according to the Florida Department of Education school grade release, operationally called the Florida School Accountability Report, released Wednesday morning. You can probably call it a B+ " or…...