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How do you harness Florida’s Hispanic voting power? Get in the community now, experts say
Read full article: How do you harness Florida’s Hispanic voting power? Get in the community now, experts sayHispanics have the potential to wield a lot of voting power. But in 2022, many did not come out to vote – in the county, or across Florida.And if candidates want Hispanic voters to turn out in higher numbers in 2024, experts say they need to get into the communities now.
Kissimmee senior center works to alleviate food insecurity amid rising costs
Read full article: Kissimmee senior center works to alleviate food insecurity amid rising costsSecond Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida tells us there's an alarming increase in food insecurity among seniors in Central Florida.
‘It isn’t working:’ Osceola taxpayers frustrated with NeoCity’s progress 10 years later
Read full article: ‘It isn’t working:’ Osceola taxpayers frustrated with NeoCity’s progress 10 years laterOsceola County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, and one development that's poised to attract even more newcomers to the area is NeoCity.
Gridlock frustrates Kissimmee residents. Relief from major road projects are on the way
Read full article: Gridlock frustrates Kissimmee residents. Relief from major road projects are on the wayWhen News 6 announced it would be highlighting the 34744 ZIP code as part of WKMG Hits the Road, people who live and work in that part of Osceola County contacted us with their concerns about the area’s roads.
Is that a rock or a 12-foot alligator? How to tell the difference
Read full article: Is that a rock or a 12-foot alligator? How to tell the differenceAlligators are experts at blending in. So much so, that they can easily be mistaken for a rock in their natural habitat. A captain with @BoggyAdventures takes you out on an airboat ride for a look at how easy it is, to overlook even the largest gators when they are feet away from you.
A wave of international cuisine and visitors: City manager proud of Kissimmee’s diversity
Read full article: A wave of international cuisine and visitors: City manager proud of Kissimmee’s diversityCity Manager Mike Steigerwald tells News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld that when he came to Kissimmee in 1994, the population was at 32,000. Today, he says they're probably pushing 85,000.
Florida takes an alligator census every year. These waterways have the most
Read full article: Florida takes an alligator census every year. These waterways have the mostThe conventional wisdom in Florida is that if you see a body of water, assume there is a gator in it. But some bodies of water have more than others — quite a few more.
‘There’s so much more here:’ Downtown Kissimmee seeks community input for rebranding
Read full article: ‘There’s so much more here:’ Downtown Kissimmee seeks community input for rebrandingWhen you drive through downtown Kissimmee, right away you can see history. News 6 stopped at the Kissimmee Main Street Welcome Center, formally known as the "Standard Oil Filling Station" built in the 1920s.
Early Learning Coalition bringing hubs to Osceola County this summer
Read full article: Early Learning Coalition bringing hubs to Osceola County this summerThursday morning on Breakfast with Bridgett, Amanda Kelkenberg, CEO of Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, shared exciting news about an initiative promoting literacy and learning popping up all over the area this summer.
Tell WKMG what everyone should know about Kissimmee, 34744 ZIP code
Read full article: Tell WKMG what everyone should know about Kissimmee, 34744 ZIP codeWKMG is Hitting the Road to Kissimmee. We will do a live show about your community from the center of your neighborhood. But first, we want to know what stories you want us to focus on. Click on the link, tell us what's important to you, and don't be surprised when we reach out to you directly.
Next stop: WKMG Hits the Road in Kissimmee/St. Cloud
Read full article: Next stop: WKMG Hits the Road in Kissimmee/St. CloudNews 6 is gearing up for its fourth stop in our road trip across Central Florida. We are heading to the Kissimmee/St. Cloud area of the 34744-zip code. Tell us what makes your community special and what News 6 can do to help Get Results.
🛏️Resort or rental? This Florida space-themed mansion sleeps nearly 50
Read full article: 🛏️Resort or rental? This Florida space-themed mansion sleeps nearly 50Summer is around the corner and you may be thinking of vacation or ‘stay-cation.’ Those plans may involve a stay in a hotel or Air BNB, but one area is seeing a rise is mansion vacation rentals with unique themes.
Osceola County seeks community input for ‘Vision Zero’ initiative aimed at ending traffic fatalities
Read full article: Osceola County seeks community input for ‘Vision Zero’ initiative aimed at ending traffic fatalitiesAs part of the “Vision Zero Action Plan” Osceola County will hold three open houses to gather community input for the plan.