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Animal experts advise preparing pets now, for 4th of July fireworks
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Many 4th of July festivities will be kicking off across Central Florida this week. The City of Kissimmee on Thursday will be hosting its annual celebration featuring live performances, food trucks – and fireworks. The bright explosions in the sky tend to bring a lot...
Almost two years post Ian, engineers to study Shingle Creek flooding
Engineers are finally embarking on a plan to study, and eventually eliminate, potential obstacles to water flowing through the Shingle Creek basin, more than two years after Ian devastated communities in the area.
Project with restaurants and more in the works near St. Cloud
Here's what to know about a retail project with restaurants and other uses taking shape in Osceola County. Inno Under 25 is a recognition of the top founders, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders under 25 in your local ecosystem. Coffee chain brews up Horizon West location. Nonprofit buys Osceola land for...
State Attorney Reacts to White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Report
State Attorney Andrew Bain released the following statement in response to the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s June 2024 Report on the Implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA):. “I commend the White House’s bipartisan efforts to reduce gun violence and reaffirm my office’s commitment to...
Where to celebrate the 4th with a bang in Osceola County
As we celebrate Tuesday’s holiday, whatever you call it — Independence Day or the 4th of July or The Night That Scares All Our Dogs (okay, we made that one up) — there are multiple events to celebrate the holiday in Osceola County with fun activities for the whole family.
Chick-fil-A in the works in Kissimmee
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is being proposed in Kissimmee as that brand and chicken restaurants in general continue to grow in the region.<\p> National firm Bowman Consulting filed plans with Osceola County for a Chick-fil-A location connected to a Publix-anchored plaza at 3267 Vineland Road, between State Road 417 and Osceola Parkway. The proposed Chick-fil-A would be 5,428 square feet on a 74,013-square-foot lot, with two drive-thru lanes and 55 parking spaces.<\p>
Neovation Way Officially Opens, Boosting Connectivity Between Neptune Road, U.S. 192, and NeoCity
On Friday morning at 10 a.m., Osceola County celebrated the official opening of Neovation Way, providing drivers with a new direct route between Neptune Road and U.S. 192. This newly constructed two-lane divided roadway offers seamless access to NeoCity, Osceola’s expansive 500-acre technology campus. Osceola County officials and community...
Celebrating 123 Years of Power: KUA’s Journey from 1901 to Florida’s Sixth Largest Community-Owned Utility
On Friday, the Kissimmee Utility Authority celebrated 123 years as a municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. The journey began on June 28, 1901, when the Kissimmee City Council passed a resolution authorizing the city’s purchase of the Kissimmee Electric Light Company from W.C. Maynard for $4,293.59. Maynard, a resident of Kissimmee, had been operating the private power company under contract with the city since December 4, 1900. After the purchase, the council appointed a committee to manage the electric system.
Osceola parents and Coaches voice concerns swift moves to cut some district sports
Saturday, some parents in Osceola County joined together for a town hall to voice their concerns and brainstorm solutions to get several sports programs back in Osceola middle and elementary schools.
Nonprofit buys Osceola land for new school, more
UCP of Central Florida has plans for a new campus in Osceola County.<\p> The nonprofit, which provides education and therapy for students with and without disabilities, has plans for a $14 million, 37,000-square-foot campus in downtown Kissimmee near Vine and Oak streets. The site would offer a charter school and therapies such as physical, occupational and speech.<\p>
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