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Kissimmee’s Annual Back to School Jam This Saturday at Chambers Park: Free School Supplies and Fun for Families
The City of Kissimmee is hosting its annual Back to School Jam at the Chambers Park Community Center this Saturday July 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chambers Park is located at at 2380 N. Smith St. in Kissimmee. This community event is designed to support families by providing free school supplies to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, helping to ease the financial burden of preparing for the new school year.
Here are the 20 most miserable places in Orlando
Orlandoans harbour a fiery passion for this city unlike any other, but that also means we have some strong opinions about what we don't like. There's no denying that in the vast amount of positives about the City Beautiful, there are some not-so fun situations we find ourselves in. From...
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Sarah Boone, searching for 9th attorney, represents herself at hearing
Ashley Benefield continues her direct testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial as she recalls the relationship with her husband, Doug leading up to his death. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Killer otter suspected in swan deaths in Orlando’s Lake Eola | Commentary
I’ve always liked otters. They’re curious, resourceful, social and have cute little faces with big noses that are so endearing, many kids want stuffed-animal versions. Basically, they’re adorable. However, otters can also be something else — killers. They can jump out of the water, sink their canines into your neck, drag you down into the depths of the water until you drown and then eat the ...
'A natural leader with a heart of gold': Air Force Enlisted Village resident is top volunteer
SHALIMAR — An Air Force Enlisted Village resident was named LeadingAge Southeast Volunteer of the Year at an annual LeadingAge convention earlier this month in Orlando. According to a news release, Helga Howard moved into the Bob Hope Village in 2016 and took on any project needed to help residents and the facility...
Get to know the Seat 2 candidates for St. Cloud
Three candidates are fighting to fill Lynette Matheny’s Seat 2 on the St. Cloud City Council starting in the Aug. 20 primary elections. Matheny has served two full terms and must give up the seat. The three candidates are Jennifer Paul, Phil Lantry, and Mandy Shafer. If none of...
Fire Station 34 opens in east St. Cloud
St. Cloud’s newest fire station started serving the east side of town Thursday. Fire Station 34, located on Nora Tyson Road east of Narcoossee Road, should cause response times to decrease on the east side of St. Cloud, Chief Jason Miller said, because crews were previously running out of downtown Stations 32 three and a half miles away.
Give Kids The World Village opens new STEAM Wonderlab
The non-profit Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 10 to open its new Mayor Clayton’s WonderLab, an immersive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) activity center. The Village provides children with critical illnesses and their families who visit week-long vacations...
Osceola County Realtors Lead the Charge in Local Waterway Trash Clean-Up Effort
The Clean Up Florida Waters initiative, aimed at preserving the state’s natural beauty and ensuring cleaner waterways, got a helping hand from the Osceola County Association of Realtors on Wednesday, when members of the association came together to do their part for the local community by cleaning up the Kissimmee and St. Cloud’s Lakefront and Marsh Landing, showcasing their commitment to environmental stewardship.
Today: Land free school supplies at ‘Books and Beats’ bash in Orlando
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Families in Orange County are getting a little extra help to send their kids back to school. The Books and Beats Back to School Bash got underway in Orlando on Saturday morning. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by Orange County...
Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill Investigated for Abusing Power of Attorney and Financial Misconduct
The cloud of legal troubles continues to gather over former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, as an array of federal investigations and allegations have surfaced. ClickOrlando reports that new documents reveal a concurrent investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, focused on the purchase of a home using federal loans for the mortgage. Details from the State Attorney’s Office pointedly accuse Hill of abusing the power of attorney granted by a 96-year-old woman, leading to the procurement of a $428,000 mortgage and the unauthorized diversion of over $100,000 for personal amenities, including cosmetic procedures.
Orlando-area city leaders blast proposed county growth controls
Mayors or attorneys representing most Orange County cities and towns declared their opposition Thursday to a pair of proposed ballot measures imposing new restrictions on development, drawing battle lines with county leaders over how the region should grow. Their objections took the form of a sharply-worded letter to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, signed by local officials including ...
River otter removed from Lake Eola Park following swan deaths
ORLANDO, Fla. – A river otter was removed from a downtown Orlando park after recent wildlife deaths, city officials say. On July 1, city officials contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife’s Assistance Program for solutions to prevent potential wildlife conflict after a river otter was spotted at Lake Eola Park.
Graffiti Junktion Bids Farewell to Original Thornton Park Location After Over 15 Years in Orlando
Another chapter closes in Orlando's culinary playbook that Graffiti Junktion, an iconic burger joint in the Thornton Park District, has announced the imminent shutdown of its original location. The Thornton Park Graffiti Junktion will end its “15+ year adventure” on Sunday, July 28, the establishment declared on social media, as cited by ClickOrlando.
Winter Park Temporarily Closes Dinky Dock Park Swimming Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels
The City of Winter Park has shut down swimming activities at the local beach due to heightened bacterial levels that have raised health and safety red flags. According to an X post by the City of Winter Park, this is a temporary closure and updates will be provided as soon as the water quality is deemed safe.
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