The $5 million comes from Osceola County’s tourist development tax—that 6% “bed tax” visitors pay on hotel rooms and short-term rentals. It’s restricted money, meaning it can only be spent on things that boost tourism.
New St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce interim Executive Director Dana Wells
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State Road 534—Phase 2, also known as Segments 4 & 5, will extend 3.5 miles from Narcoossee Road to Cyrils Drive. (Graphic/CFX)
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is holding a public meeting for State Road 534 regarding Phase 2 of the project, which is currently in design from east of Narcoossee Road to Cyrils Drive.Phase 2 of SR 534 is a 3.
Osceola Council on Aging CEO Wendy Coschignano Ford
The Osceola Sheriff's Office reports a man was found unresponsive early Tuesday afternoon and couldn't be revived in Celebration.
At a Wednesday hearing on the matter, Judge Wayne Wooten ruled that competency hearings, like the one scheduled for Ahmad Bojeh on Thursday at 10 a.m., are historically open proceedings, and that Thursday's hearing will remain open.
Antoine Griezmann had two goals on the road and helps OCSC win on the road. Photo by Mark Thor Staff photographer for OCSC.
Osceola’s Amir Davis goes up for an interception, one of four Kowboy turnovers, in Friday’s 17-9 win over defending Class 6A state champ Lake Mary (Photo/Taylor McFee)
Looking for justice in the ending of Saturday's Michigan-Western Michigan game. (Graphic created by AI)
Community gardening classes will be held next week at Chambers Park. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)
The 3rd Annual BrooklynRoseStrong 5K Family Fun Walk/Run takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Lakefront.
The Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry will be in Poinciana on Friday, Sept. 11.
