The FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will provide the Kissimmee Gateway Airport $10 million, about half the price tag for a newer, taller control tower. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)
Federal funds coming for newer, taller Kissimmee Airport tower
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive a $10 million federal grant to help replace its aging control tower.News
At Gateway High’s graduation ceremony May 21, Principal James Long shared with the Panther community how he felt. Long is retiring at the end of the month. (Photo/Osceola County School District)
At Long’s Last: Retiring Gateway High principal goes out with a song and serenade from students
Kissimmee’s Randy Fisher remembered as ‘committed to everything’
After weeks of tours, discussions, and hands-on learning across our departments, the City of Kissimmee School of Government Class of 2026 officially graduated last week. (Photo/City of Kissimmee
News Briefs — School of Government grads; Osceola property valuations increasing; Department of Agriculture Florida Future Chef Champion
Sports
Players from the Loco Coconuts and Party Animals gathered to pray before Friday’s Banana Ball game. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)
Bananas Foster—faith on the field through baseball
Harmony High alum Cade Walter was second in home runs and runs scored in his redshirt freshman season this spring at Jacksonville University. (Photo/ Bruce Wilson, Jr.)
Where are they now? County grads making strides at the next athletic level
Party Animals pitcher Garett Delano shows Banana Ball isn’t your dad’s or granddad’s baseball ... (Photo by Taylor McFee)
‘Banana Ball’— fan-first vision visits Osceola County
Lifestyle
The story of National Donut Day: The hole truth and worth the dough
The St. Cloud Heritage Museum presents Passport to Patriotism Flag Day on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ST. CLOUD NEWS — Kick off Storybook Adventures on Saturday
Enjoy a summer night at the pool during the annual Dive-In Movie at Kissimmee's Bob Makinson Aquatic Center.