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DeSantis signs bill opening Florida school campuses to chaplains: The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the effort, calling it a violation of the separation ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/18/desantis-signs-bill-opening-florida-school-campuses-chaplains/
2 bodies found in St. Cloud wooded area confirmed as missing Kissimmee couple: The 2 bodies discovered in a wooded area of St. Cloud over the weekend are those ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/2-bodies-found-in-st-cloud-wooded-area-confirmed-as-missing-kissimmee-couple/
South Florida woman believed dead in Osceola after carjacking in Seminole, sheriff says
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/s-florida-woman-believed-dead-in-osceola-after-carjacking-in-seminole-sheriff-says/
After losing Medicaid, parents of Florida’s sickest kids are in limbo: Florida has dropped 460,000 kids from Medicaid over the last year. In March ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/after-losing-medicaid-parents-of-floridas-sickest-kids-are-in-limbo/
Commentary: Local school-board members choose political divisiveness: In Osceola and Volusia counties, school-board members are using their positions to advocate ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/commentary-local-school-board-members-choose-political-divisiveness/
Govenor, DOT tout coming $2.5 billion overhaul of congested I-4 west of Orlando: The 14-mile project is slated to take a decade, far faster than previously ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/govenor-dot-tout-coming-2-5-billion-overhaul-of-congested-i-4-west-of-orlando/
Quick Glance: Governor, DOT Announce $2.5 Billion Overhaul of I-4 West of Orlando
- Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation have announced ambitious plans for an accelerated overhaul of over 14 miles of Interstate 4 west of Orlando.
- The $2.5 billion project includes widening the interstate from six to ten lanes, emergency evacuation lanes, and redesigned interchanges to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Scheduled to begin this fall, the project is set to last a decade, a significant improvement compared to previous estimations of up to twenty-five years.
- In addition to the I-4 project, an expansion of the Poinciana Parkway is planned to enhance connectivity between I-4 and Florida’s Turnpike.
Missing Florida GOP leader wrecked Kissimmee hotel room, later found near Disney, report says
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/missing-florida-gop-leader-wrecked-kissimmee-hotel-room-later-found-near-disney-report-says/
Facing controversy, Amesty kicks off reelection bid with Donald Trump Jr.: Under a cloud of controversy, state Rep. Carolina Amesty is touting a campaign ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/facing-controversy-amesty-kicks-off-reelection-bid-with-donald-trump-jr/
Osceola mulls raising SunRail fares as state shifts cost of system to counties: As the transition of SunRail from the Florida Department of Transportation to the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/osceola-mulls-raising-sunrail-fares-as-state-shifts-cost-of-system-to-counties/
Orange County concedes it can’t stop road through Split Oak forest: A state panel may agree next month to lift restrictions on a portion of the forest allowing ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/orange-county-concedes-it-cant-stop-road-through-split-oak-forest/
Missing Florida GOP Leader Trashed Hotel Room During Weeklong Bender: George Riley Jr. went ham at a Hampton Inn as his frantic family searched for him ...
thedailybeast.com/missing-florida-gop-leader-trashed-hotel-room-during-weeklong-bender
Florida GOP officer George Riley found after going missing: Osceola Sheriff’s Office deputies found Riley on Friday after he was reported missing on Wednesday.
tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/04/07/florida-gop-officer-george-riley-found-after-going-missing/
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Orange County things to do, starting April 5: Orange County things to do include the Art in Bloom event April 5-7 at the Orlando Museum of Art and a Spring Stamp ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/orange-county-things-to-do-starting-april-5/
Kissimmee gets $1.8M in federal funds for city’s 1st emergency housing facility: Following the uncertainty over federal funding, on Tuesday the City of Kissimmee ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/kissimmee-gets-1-8m-in-federal-funds-for-citys-1st-emergency-housing-facility/
Commentary: Here’s what FWC missed in Split Oak plan: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a plan for mitigating damage to Split Oak Forest if a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/commentary-heres-what-fwc-missed-in-split-oak-plan/
Recent Central Florida bankruptcies: Recent Central Florida bankruptcies
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/12/recent-central-florida-bankruptcies-3/
Orange County things to do, starting April 19: Orange County things to do include the Central Florida Earth Day celebration April 20 at Lake Eola Park in Orlando ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/orange-county-things-to-do-starting-april-19/
Kissimmee man accused of running NY sex-trafficking ring, federal prosecutors say
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/kissimmee-man-accused-of-running-ny-sex-trafficking-ring-federal-prosecutors-say/
Florida wildlife commission officials lean toward approving highway in Split Oak Forest
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/florida-wildlife-commission-officials-lean-toward-approving-highway-in-split-oak-forest/
11 Amusement Parks in the U.S. That Are Completely Free to Enter: At these amusement parks in the U.S. — including Knoebels, Luna Park in Coney Island and ...
goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/g60360295/free-amusement-parks-in-us/
St. Cloud considers public arts fee for residential developments: The new ordinance would require developers to install public art in their businesses and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/developers-divided-over-st-clouds-proposed-public-art-fee/
A development in Orlando keeps flooding a neighborhood in Osceola. Residents don’t know where to turn.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/osceola-residents-wonder-where-to-turn-for-help-after-developer-floods-neighborhood/
Volusia County things to do, starting April 12: Volusia County things to do include Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall Meetings hosted by Volusia County and a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/volusia-county-things-to-do-starting-april-12/
11 Amusement Parks in the U.S. That Are Completely Free to Enter: At these amusement parks in the U.S. — including Knoebels, Luna Park in Coney Island and ...
goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/g60360295/free-amusement-parks-in-us/
Letters: Transportation funding | Congressional gridlock | Economic woes: Mayor Demings' sales-tax idea was not good for transportation funding ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/letters-transportation-funding-congressional-gridlock-economic-woes/
Kissimmee commissioners tighten rules they follow for travel at taxpayer expense: Kissimmee commissioners tighten rules they follow when spending taxpayer money ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/kissimmee-commissioners-tighten-rules-they-follow-for-travel-at-taxpayer-expense/
2nd suspect arrested in Orlando apartment shooting that killed 1, injured 3: Christian Childs was arrested in Osceola County, six months after a shootout erupted ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/2nd-suspect-arrested-in-orlando-apartment-shooting-that-killed-1-injured-3/
Orlando brushes off Orange County concerns, annexes Sunbridge: 6,300-acre annexation is expected to be followed next month by a second piece that is nearly as ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/orlando-brushes-off-orange-county-concerns-annexes-sunbridge/
Critic’s Pick: Looking for old-time razzle dazzle? Head to ’42nd Street’ | Review
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/42nd-street-review-osceola-arts/
Commentary: Overdose: Fentanyl is not the only danger: Carl Metzger, the UCF police chief whose son Daniel died from a cocaine overdose in Kissimmee last year ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/31/commentary-overdose-fentanyl-is-not-the-only-danger/
Florida Cabinet protects thousands of acres in Central Florida from development: Thousands of acres will be conserved after the Florida Cabinet approved buying ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/26/florida-cabinet-protects-thousands-of-acres-in-central-florida-from-development/
State preserves 13,000 acres of Osceola, Highlands County land: More than 13,000 acres of agricultural land in Osceola and Highlands County will never be ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/state-preserves-13000-acres-of-osceola-highlands-county-land/
City of St. Cloud hit by cyberattack: St. Cloud was the target of a cyberattack on Monday morning, affecting phone lines and limiting the forms of payment ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/city-of-st-cloud-hit-by-cyberattack/
St. Cloud looks to land space shuttle for its downtown: The owner of a full-size orbiter replica, who lives in St. Cloud, needs to move the shuttle from Florida ...
startribune.com/st-cloud-looks-to-land-space-shuttle-for-its-downtown/600354250/
Paid articlePaid What’s happening: Seminole County things to do: Seminole County things to do include a Viennese Ball at the Orlando German Club in Casselberry and the Uptown Art ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/21/whats-happening-seminole-county-things-to-do-2/
Stephan Sterns, Boyfriend of Missing 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto’s Mom, Faces Life in Prison
thedailybeast.com/stephan-sterns-boyfriend-of-missing-13-year-old-madeline-sotos-mom-faces-life-in-prison
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Madeline Soto, missing 13-year-old Florida girl, found dead; mother's boyfriend suspected of moving her body
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missing-13-year-old-florida-girl-believed-dead-mothers-boyfriend-suspe-rcna141426
Osceola County’s property taxes made a record jump in 2023: Osceola County saw a record jump in property taxes and overall revenue in 2023 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/osceola-countys-property-taxes-made-a-record-jump-in-2023/
Osceola Sheriff under state review for posting corpse photo: The FDLE is reviewing the release of an investigative photograph depicting a dead body that was ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/osceola-sheriff-under-state-review-for-posting-corpse-photo/
Commentary: It’s certainly not tax-free to raise a child in Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed recently that it was "tax-free to raise a child in Florida ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/commentary-its-certainly-not-tax-free-to-raise-a-child-in-florida/
Orange County’s plan to fund affordable housing with tourist taxes is dead – for now
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/25/orange-countys-plan-to-fund-affordable-housing-with-tourist-taxes-is-dead-for-now/
Police confirm death of missing Florida teen - UPI.com: The body of a 13-year-old Florida girl who had been missing since Monday was found Friday ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/01/madeline-soto-body-found-homicide-investigation/6931709335918/
Suspect in Madeline Soto’s death sexually abused her for nearly two years, records show
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/suspect-in-madeline-sotos-death-sexually-abused-her-for-nearly-two-years-records-show/
Florida high court upholds convictions, death sentences of Kissimmee cop killer: The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an appeal by a man sentenced to ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/29/florida-high-court-upholds-death-sentences-of-man-who-killed-2-kissimmee-cops/
Kissimmee is running out of land. Experts says denser development is the answer.: With only 850 acres of undeveloped land left, the city of Kissimmee is shifting ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/03/kissimmee-is-running-out-of-land-experts-says-denser-development-is-the-answer/
Osceola County seeks $3 million to remove hydrilla from West Lake Toho: After years of a lack of state funding for the removal of an invasive weed that is ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/osceola-county-seeks-3-million-to-remove-hydrilla-from-west-lake-toho/
State report offers new insight into 2022 Target killing by Osceola deputies — and how it might have been avoided
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/24/state-report-offers-new-insight-into-2022-target-killing-by-osceola-deputies-and-how-it-might-have-been-avoided/
Osceola County things to do, starting March 29: Osceola County things to do include an Intro to Beekeeping class March 30 at the UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/27/osceola-county-things-to-do-starting-march-29/
Linda Sutherland, a champion for children in Orange County, dies at 71: Linda Sutherland, a former Orange County School Board member and former head of the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/linda-sutherland-a-champion-for-children-in-orange-county-dies-at-71/
NeoCity launches business incubator hoping to speed up economic impact in Osceola
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/29/neocity-launches-business-incubator-hoping-to-speed-up-economic-impact-in-osceola/
Sheriff Sorry for ‘Accidentally’ Sharing Possible Madeline Soto Crime Scene Pic on Instagram
thedailybeast.com/sheriff-sorry-for-accidentally-sharing-possible-madeline-soto-crime-scene-pic-on-instagram
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Said "Good-bye" today to faithful Storm Lake Times Pilot employee Jen Olson, BUT, she'll still be working for us remotely from her new location in St ... Show more
'Puppy Bowl' celebrates big anniversary, one that shelter, rescue pups will cheer
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/puppy-bowl-celebrates-big-anniversary-year-shelter-rescue-107023236
Quick Glance: NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue Dominance
- Kansas City Chiefs have definitively answered questions about their dominance as the newest NFL dynasty.
- San Francisco 49ers will return almost intact in 2024 with an easier path to Super Bowl than Chiefs.
- Buffalo narrowly missed overtime against Kansas City in the playoffs.
- Detroit Lions were undoubtedly the franchise's best team of the Super Bowl era, but could be surpassed in 2024.
The past has presence at 1881 Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee: With its gorgeous renovation, a 142-year-old hardware store in Kissimmee has melded history with ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/1881-restaurant-bar-kissimmee-historic-building-uzbek-food-makison-hardware/
The 'Puppy Bowl' turns 20 this year : The annual “Puppy Bowl” turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years. There are some changes this year to the ...
apnews.com/article/puppy-bowl-2024-20th-anniversary-fe5ab3507eb72f24e170d1cb23c28b52
Still no charges in killing of Madeline Soto, Kissimmee police chief says: Authorities not ready to charge Sterns, suspect in killing of Kissimmee teen Soto ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/21/still-no-charges-in-killing-of-madeline-soto-kissimmee-police-chief-says/
Commentary: Welcoming Florida Act would reverse some anti-migrant policies, Sen. Torres writes
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/15/commentary-welcoming-florida-act-would-reverse-some-anti-migrant-policies-sen-torres-writes/
Kissimmee adopts new rules for campaign signs, creating confusion for some: Last year candidates running for Kissimmee city commission could nail signs on trees ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/20/kissimmee-adopts-new-rules-for-campaign-signs-creating-confusion-for-some/
The 'Puppy Bowl' turns 20 this year : The annual “Puppy Bowl” turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years. There are some changes this year to the ...
apnews.com/article/puppy-bowl-2024-20th-anniversary-fe5ab3507eb72f24e170d1cb23c28b52
Ticked off! @unkempt people: See what upsets people and what occasionally makes them happy
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/15/ticked-off-unkempt-people/
Osceola County sees another dip in tourist tax funds: TDT funds down and expected to be lower than record-breaking year in Osceola, a similar trend to Orange ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/13/osceola-county-sees-another-dip-in-tourist-tax-funds/
Federal funding delays imperil planned Kissimmee homeless shelter: A federal funding delay is imperiling the completion of a new homeless shelter and affordable ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/21/federal-funding-delays-imperil-planned-kissimmee-homeless-shelter/
Ex-Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby convicted of mortgage fraud: Marilyn Mosby, who gained national prominence after charging police in the death of Freddie ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/06/mosby-verdict-mortgage-fraud-convicted/
Welcome to … Orange-lando? Is it time for a city-county merger? | Commentary: Scott Maxwell says Welcome to ... Orange-lando? Is it time for a city-county ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/13/orange-orlando-consolidate-tavistock-sunbridge/
After Madeline Soto’s death, OCPS to notify parents earlier about kids not in school
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/13/after-madeline-sotos-death-ocps-to-notify-parents-earlier-about-kids-not-in-school/
Hydrilla is strangling Osceola’s West Lake Toho: Now Osceola County officials want more state help to finance the maintenance of the lake but a lack of funding ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/13/hydrilla-is-strangling-osceolas-west-lake-toho/
Orlando’s Sunbridge annexation moves ahead, defying Orange County’s objection: Orlando city commissioners unanimously pushed forward Monday to bring more than 6 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/11/orlandos-sunbridge-annexation-moves-ahead-defying-orange-countys-objection/
Ex-GOP chair Ziegler won't face video voyeurism charges: Prosecutors said the alleged victim was unable to recall key details.
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/03/06/florida-republican-christian-ziegler-charges-cleared
Fired Osceola deputy cleared of one domestic abuse allegation in internal probe: Alex Valentin still faces charges for other incidents involving a fellow officer ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/09/fired-osceola-deputy-cleared-of-one-domestic-abuse-allegation-in-internal-probe/
Clean bills of health: Which Central Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in February?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/08/clean-bills-of-health-which-central-florida-restaurants-had-perfect-inspections-in-february/
Facing arrest for child porn, St. Cloud man commits suicide: Before a father and son duo could be arrested on charges of creating and distributing child ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/07/facing-arrest-for-child-porn-st-cloud-man-commits-suicide/
Crime scene photo accidentally posted online after Madeline Soto discovery: The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is facing an investigation after a crime ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/06/madeline-soto-crime-scene-photo-investigation/
Orlando moves to control 6,300 acres of Sunbridge development: Some leaders surprised and vexed by Orlando-initiated annexation of massive development in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/orlando-moves-to-control-6300-acres-of-sunbridge-development/
Florida Cop Empties His Gun, Runs For Cover After Acorn Falls On Car: Florida deputy Jesse Hernandez screamed “shots fired,” and frantically fired his gun after ...
jalopnik.com/florida-cop-empties-his-gun-runs-for-cover-after-acorn-1851255383
Commentary: Habitat for Humanity wants Tallahassee to face the housing crisis: Local representatives of Habitat for Humanity visited the state Capitol to ask for ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/08/commentary-habitat-for-humanity-wants-tallahassee-to-face-the-housing-crisis/
St. Cloud hopes to offer ‘guidance’ for state-sanctioned affordable housing: The city of St. Cloud is the first in Osceola County to clarify the state’s effort ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/st-cloud-hopes-to-offer-guidance-for-state-sanctioned-affordable-housing/
Central Florida etc. listings: Feb. 23-29: Calendar's etc. listings for the week of Feb. 23-29 include the Seminole gardening expo in Sanford ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/orlando-things-to-do-calendar-central-florida-etc-listings-feb-23-29/
'Most wanted’ man arrested for sexual battery on a child after his own daughters’ TikTok campaign
nationalworld.com/news/crime/most-wanted-man-arrested-sexual-battery-on-a-child-his-own-adult-daughters-tiktok-campaign-4527394
Paid articlePaid Man featured on ‘America’s Most Wanted’ arrested after daughters launch TikTok campaign
nydailynews.com/2024/02/20/americas-most-wanted-arrested-child-abuse-charges-daughters-tiktok/
Two-car crash on OBT in Kissimmee leaves 1 dead, troopers say: A two-car crash on South Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee on Monday morning has left one person ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/19/two-car-crash-on-obt-in-kissimmee-leaves-1-dead-troopers-say/
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