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Published: Mon, May 21, 2012
PR12-46
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.
Published: Fri, May 18, 2012
PR12-45
Osceola County is partnering with a number of local organizations to host a first of its kind “Meet and Greet” event for contractors May 30 at Osceola Heritage Park. “We are creating a one-stop shop by bringing together prime contractors who do business with the county, the school district and Disney. This event will be a great networking opportunity,” said Commission Chairman John Quiñones. “It should open doors for our local subcontractors seeking work on bigger projects.”
Archived: Fri, May 18, 2012
Published: Mon, May 14, 2012
PR12-44
Welbro/Quinn Constructors and Osceola County Economic Development Department will host a construction job fair to fill positions related to the West Osceola Library project. The event will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Osceola Cooperative Extension Services from 9 to 11 a.m.
Archived: Sun, May 13, 2012
Published: Wed, May 9, 2012
PR12-43
Osceola County is hosting a Star Spangled Celebration event Saturday (May 12) that coincides with the County's Quasquicentennial - or 125th birthday. The event celebrates the Shingle Creek Regional Park with a "Walk Back in Time." Visit http://anniversary.osceola.org for more information.
Archived: Mon, May 14, 2012
Published: Fri, May 4, 2012
PR12-42
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will treat a portion of Lake Cypress for hydrilla during the week of May 7, 2012, weather permitting. The treatment will consist of about 690 acres of hydrilla in the southeast portion of Lake Cypress.
Published: Thu, May 3, 2012
PR12-41
Residents have approximately two weeks to comment on new preliminary flood maps that show which areas throughout the county are at-risk for flooding. Approximately 11,000 properties have been affected, many in the Poinciana community.
Published: Mon, April 30, 2012
PR12-40
The ease of doing business in downtown Kissimmee increased with the ribbon-cutting of a new 802-space Courthouse Square Parking Garage on Monday.
Published: Thu, April 26, 2012
PR12-39
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.
Published: Wed, April 25, 2012
PR12-35
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.
Published: Mon, April 23, 2012
Action by an Osceola County Corrections employee helped identify a terror suspect. Amber Juba, the Assistant Supervisor in the Central Processing Unit, was honored as Osceola County's Employee of the Month for April after she flagged an inmate during booking and notified federal authorities. The suspect was a "positive match" for a known or suspected terrorist, according to the national Terrorist Screening Center (TSC).
Published: Mon, April 23, 2012
PR12-37
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.
Archived: Tue, April 24, 2012
Published: Fri, April 20, 2012
PR12-38
Due to an underground sewer leak, a portion of San Remo Road in Poinciana between Mayan Place and Hunter Road remains closed as crews from Toho Water Authority (TWA) make repairs. Please visit www.osceola.org for more information.
Published: Thu, April 19, 2012
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.
Published: Wed, April 18, 2012
PR12-33
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.
Archived: Sun, May 6, 2012
Published: Mon, April 16, 2012
Leaders to Promote “Healthy Counties, Healthy Families”
Osceola County, Florida - Osceola County will celebrate National County Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April to highlight county government programs and services to the public. The theme for this year's celebration of NCGM is "Healthy Counties, Healthy Families."
Archived: Tue, May 1, 2012
Published: Thu, April 12, 2012
PR12-36
North and South Bass Road will be closed from 9:00pm - 5:00am April 22nd - 25th, and from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. April 26th - 30th. Visit www.osceola.org to learn more.
Published: Thu, April 12, 2012
PR12-31
Osceola County, Florida - The Narcoossee Community Overlay District is the result of an innovative, collective planning process that will guide future development in the Narcoossee area that is on the doorstep of Lake Nona's Medical City.
Published: Mon, April 9, 2012
Unlimited Harvest Group, a manufacturer of natural fruit ice pop products is expanding their operations within the Kissimmee/Osceola County Enterprise Zone, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.
Published: Mon, April 9, 2012
Fonza Bat, a manufacturing company is relocating from Puerto Rico to Osceola County, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.
Published: Mon, April 9, 2012
Gilligan & Ferneman, LLC a company that focuses on E-Commerce and specializes in bedding and clothing all designed to help the consumer get a better night's sleep, is relocating to Osceola County, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.
Archived: Thu, April 12, 2012
Published: Thu, April 5, 2012
PR12-30
The outside south-bound lane of Pleasant Hill Road, at 1682 Pleasant Hill Road, will be closed from 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10th as crews from Toho Water Authority install a new water service line. Visit www.osceola.org to learn more.
Archived: Sat, April 14, 2012
Published: Thu, April 5, 2012
PR12-29
The outside north-bound lane of North Poinciana Boulevard will be closed from 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. over three nights, beginning Monday, April 9th and concluding Wednesday, April 11th. Visit www.osceola.org to learn more.
Archived: Sat, April 14, 2012
Published: Tue, April 3, 2012
PR12-28
West Southport Road in Osceola County is tentatively scheduled for resurfacing from Monday, April 9th through Friday, April 13th. Visit www.osceola.org to learn more.
Archived: Sat, April 7, 2012
Published: Tue, March 27, 2012
PR12-26
Reaves Road in Osceola County is tentatively scheduled for resurfacing from Monday, April 2nd through Friday, April 6th. Visit www.osceola.org to learn more.
Published: Thu, March 22, 2012
PR12-24
Osceola County's website, www.osceola.org, was recently recognized as being one of the most accessible government websites for information and records in the nation by Sunshine Review, a non-profit organization dedicated to state and local government transparency.
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County Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Parking Garage
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Permitting Intake Office New Hours Begin Monday
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