News and Announcements

This is a  report the County Manager receives on a monthly basis from staff that reports directly to him. The report is comprised of activities and “close-out” or “end-of-the-month” statistics from each area of responsibility.

Osceola County's Star Spangled Birthday Celebration on May 12th celebrated the County's Quasquicentennial - or 125th birthday. It was held at Shingle Creek regional park with a theme of a "Walk Back in Time." The photos taken during Osceola County's Star Spangled Celebration on May 12th are now available to view on the 125th Anniversary website.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Osceola County Courthouse and Osceola County Administration offices, including libraries and the Bass Road Resource Recovery Site, will be closed on Monday, May 28th. For residents of unincorporated Osceola County, curbside garbage collection will continue as scheduled. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 29th.

The Osceola County Clerk to the Board is currently seeking applications for the 2012 Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Special Magistrates to conduct hearings. The deadline for applying for Tangible Personal Property Appraiser, and Attorney Special Magistrates will be July 06, 2012.

The ease of doing business in downtown Kissimmee increased with the ribbon-cutting of a new 802-space Courthouse Square Parking Garage on Monday.

On March 30th, 2012, the Osceola Energy Initiative (OEI) saw the first group of 12 Interns graduate from its Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Certification Program. During the four weeks of class training the interns received OSHA 10-Hour Hazard Recognition Training, DOE Florida Weatherization Technician Training, and the opportunity to achieve Green Advantage® Certification. Upon completion they were immediately placed with OEI Participating Contractors.

A significant increase in the number of permit and license applications submitted via the Internet and fax is resulting in a change in office hours for the Osceola County Permitting Intake Office, officials said. The office, located at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, will close at 4 p.m. daily starting Monday.

Viewing of a popular nesting site for American bald eagles will again be accessible because the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with the developer of the property this week that provides for safety standards for the public and complies with federal laws regarding the protected species.

This is a  report the County Manager receives on a monthly basis from staff that reports directly to him. The report is comprised of activities and “close-out” or “end-of-the-month” statistics from each area of responsibility.

Millions of dollars for health care projects in Osceola County survived Gov. Rick Scott's veto pen this week when he signed off on the state's $70 billion budget.

The (Osceola County) Museum of Military History is now open, welcoming both visitors and locals to experience the nation's military heritage. Located at 5210 W. U.S. Highway 192, Kissimmee, the 10,000-square-foot museum offers guided and self-guided tours of its interactive displays and exhibits of historical photos, uniforms and more highlighting the contributions of all of the armed forces during conflicts spanning the Civil War to the present.

Osceola County Commissioners recently moved forward with steps to improve a section of its East U.S. Highway 192 corridor. Commissioners unanimously approved establishment of an East U.S. 192 Community Redevelopment Agency board for a 2.8-mile segment of U.S. 192 stretching from Kissimmee City limits to Partin Settlement Road.

Beginning Tuesday, May 1st, the Osceola County Permitting Intake Office's new office hours will be 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday, and 9:00am - 4:00pm on Fridays. Visit the www.osceola.org for further information.