Crashes that occurred just over two hours apart late Friday and into Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 192 claimed the lives of a Kissimmee motorcyclist and a St. Cloud pedestrian, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport has secured preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility designation, which would pave the way for international flight capabilities that would potentially bolster local economic development, the city announced Tuesday. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)
Two Ethics complaints against Kissimmee City Commissioner Janette Martinez by the same local resident have now both been dismissed.
The main westbound lanes of I-4 will close after midnight July 14-16 as part of the Moving I-4 Forward program, but there is an easy workaround. (Graphic/FDOT)
Monday, July 6, 2026
Ramp and road closures, including a complete closure of I-4 westbound lanes overnight, continue during ongoing work for the Moving I-4 Forward Program. Here are the dates and workarounds for the work.ChampionsGate Boulevard under I-4, full closureJuly 7-10, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Kissimmee Utility Authority’s newest facility, the Van Meter Substation, named for former KUA board member and Kissimmee commissioner Jeanne Van Meter, will help power the next phase of growth in the northwest portion of the city. (Photos/Taylor McFee)
Undersheriff Ron Roberts of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office welcomes members of the Seeds of Hope Osceola coalition to the Sheriff’s complex Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)
Local children enjoyed book readings, giveaways, games, and meeting an alligator at Early Learning Coalition’s launch of their new “Read to Rise” program at Hart Memorial Library on Friday. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)
Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues took another major leap forward this week when it was announced that he will represent the American League and the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game on Sunday, July 12 at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.
Kissimmee’s Soccer Club claimed the UPSL Florida Central Conference title and won its first spring playoff game Sunday. (Photo/Kissimmee Soccer Club)
Harmony High boys soccer team's fortunes changed at midseason when transfer Alejandro Echevarria was cleared to play and sparked the Longhorns.
There will be 250th celebrations in St. Cloud on July 3rd ... and the 4th (pictured from last year) ... and the 5th. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)
Girl Scout Troop 1300 is leading a Community Donation Drive to help bring relief and comfort to those in need in Venezuela. They are collecting non-perishable food, hygiene products, diapers and essential care items, clothing and monetary donations at BridgePrep Academy of Osceola.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP
