Osceola County

The expressway authority’s governing board approved a resolution declaring some 44 acres of Orange County land as necessary for a planned toll road, including part of Eagles Roost.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority could give final approval this week to the plans to take over Eagles Roost, an Orange County park and the site of a recently-reopened wildlife refuge.

Despite widespread outcry from families, the district says the change is needed to improve inclusion.

The mayor wants to see the city’s new police chief, Charles Broadway, and officers hone-in on enforcement. She said it will not matter what the rules are if Kissimmee Police act too lax.

The interim sheriff of Osceola County is calling for an audit of the sheriff’s office following the investigation into former Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s alleged misconduct.

Hotel development, noise ordinance updates and a new alcohol permit left the room divided for more than five hours.

Biosolids aren’t tested for forever chemicals before being used as fertilizer in Florida. Testing requirements would help reduce risk, according to St. Johns Riverkeeper.

A sixth person was arrested in the investigation of former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez: his wife, Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, who is accused of being a co-conspirator of an illegal casino operation.

City commissioners unanimously pushed through the first reading of an ordinance that would revive the oversight board, but its function and makeup will look different than before.

If you think it was hotter than normal in Central Florida, you’re right. Summer heat got off to an early start in April and May, and heat-illness reports climbed too.