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Four candidates vie for mayor's seat in Kissimmee ahead of Election Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Four candidates are vying for the mayor’s seat in the city of Kissimmee. In alphabetical order, the first one is business owner Olga Carino. “I am passionate to help others and to help people to reach their full potentials personally and professionally,” she said.
Kissimmee homeowners could soon convert garages into affordable housing units
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Kissimmee program is under consideration that could assist homeowners in converting their garages into affordable housing units, a move that would address a regional housing issue. "It's a regional problem, it's actually probably a statewide problem, mainly because salaries are not keeping up with cost...
Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez doesn’t answer WFTV’s questions due to ‘busy schedule’
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s office cited his “already busy schedule” as the reason why he couldn’t interview with Channel 9 Eyewitness News about accusations against him.
Gaylord Palms Introduces ‘Elf’-Themed ICE! Attraction for a Whimsical 2024 Christmas Experience!
The Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, has unveiled its enchanting theme for this year’s ICE! attraction: “Elf.” This beloved Christmas experience will transport guests into the whimsical world of Buddy the Elf™, bringing the magic of the holiday film to life with magnificent, larger-than-life ice sculptures.
OUC Hosts Youth Energy Academy: A Hands-On Experience in the Energy Industry for Local Students
OUC recently hosted an engaging Youth Energy Academy, offering local students a hands-on experience to explore careers in the utility industry. Around 65 students from Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Lake counties participated in interactive learning sessions at OUC’s Conway Water Treatment Plant. Activities included a “Balancing the Grid” workshop led by the Orlando Science Center and a Mock Hurricane Simulation conducted by BAM (Black Architects in the Making) Orlando.
Florida Tech Women’s Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Honor Squad, 10 Panthers Recognized on Honor Roll
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association released their Academic Honor Squads and Honor Roll. The IWLCA has named 324 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2024-25 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the women’s...
Rapid Reactions: Leagues Cup begins with a roar
1. Starting strong in the 2024 Leagues Cup. After a stellar month of July leading into the tournament, the Lions dropped CF Montréal 4-1 on Friday night, starting the group stage at the very top. 2. The four goals by the Lions continue their terrific offensive form, with 18...
'You will die for this $6K': Central Florida tenant bombards landlord with violent texts, documents say
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A 44-year-old Central Florida tenant was arrested after the Orange County Sheriff's Office says he sent a multitude of threatening texts to his landlord after breaking his lease. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the home of an Altamonte Springs landlord on May...
Keys corals begin to pale as water temperature rises
As a long, hot summer drags on and Florida Keys water temperatures continue to rise, coral reefs are beginning to change from their bright colors to pale, a precursor to bleaching. Since July 9, water temperatures on the reefs throughout the Keys have reached the threshold for bleaching. Some off of the southern reefs in the Keys, such as Looe Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, Sombrero and the inshore patch reefs, started reaching the bleaching temperature threshold as early as July 1, NOAA’s Mission: Iconic Reefs...
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