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		<title>From Schools to Roads: Nearly 90 New Florida Laws Take Effect July 1</title>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida residents will see a wide range of new state laws take effect on July 1, 2026, covering transportation, education, public safety, health care, environmental policy, local government, property development, consumer protections, and more.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"> 87 new laws are currently scheduled to take effect next month, though additional measures could still be added as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues signing legislation.</p>
<h2>Transportation, Roads and Aviation</h2>
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<li><strong>HB 35 — Traffic Offenders:</strong> Adds driving without a valid license to offenses that can contribute to habitual traffic offender status.</li>
<li><strong>SB 422 — Airport Broadcasts:</strong> Limits how airports may use ADS-B aircraft tracking information to assess certain fees.</li>
<li><strong>SB 628 — Trump Highway:</strong> Renames several roadways and designates part of State Road 80 as the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.”</li>
<li><strong>HB 919 — Donald Trump Airport:</strong> Renames Palm Beach International Airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.”</li>
<li><strong>HB 1093 — Vertiports:</strong> Adds vertiports and charging systems to eligible public-private transportation projects.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crime, Courts and Public Safety</h2>
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<li><strong>SB 52 — Security Services:</strong> Allows volunteers to provide armed security at places of worship without certain private security licensing requirements.</li>
<li><strong>SB 212 — Sex Offenders:</strong> Adds new restrictions for certain sex offenders, including limits near public swimming pools.</li>
<li><strong>HB 245 — Child Sexual Abuse Material:</strong> Replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material” in state law.</li>
<li><strong>HB 271 — Bail Bonds:</strong> Applies certain reporting requirements to foreign and alien bail bond insurers.</li>
<li><strong>HB 277 — Domestic Violence:</strong> Increases penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and raises victim relocation assistance.</li>
<li><strong>SB 296 — Domestic Violence:</strong> Requires a study on the feasibility of a domestic and dating violence 911 alert system.</li>
<li><strong>HB 445 — Dangerous Crimes:</strong> Adds certain child exploitation and computer pornography offenses to Florida’s dangerous crimes list.</li>
<li><strong>SB 590 — Statute of Limitations:</strong> Extends prosecution time for failure to report suspected child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse.</li>
<li><strong>SB 656 — Crimes Against Children:</strong> Renames and updates grant programs aimed at fighting online child exploitation.</li>
<li><strong>HB 905 — Foreign Influence:</strong> Restricts certain contributions and agreements involving foreign countries of concern and increases penalties for related crimes.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1159 — Sexual Offenses:</strong> Increases penalties for several sexual offenses, including crimes involving children and generated child sexual abuse material.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1471 — Terrorist Organizations:</strong> Creates new state processes and restrictions related to terrorist organizations.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1473 — Public Records/Terrorism:</strong> Creates a public records exemption tied to terrorism-related reporting.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Education and Schools</h2>
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<li><strong>SB 124 — Florida Virtual School:</strong> Updates enrollment and funding calculations for FLVS students.</li>
<li><strong>HB 178 — School Athletics:</strong> Allows coaches to use personal funds, up to certain limits, to support student athletes.</li>
<li><strong>SB 182 — Teacher Mentors:</strong> Creates a teacher training and mentoring program for struggling schools.</li>
<li><strong>HB 453 — High School Diplomas:</strong> Allows certain substitutions for PE and performing arts requirements.</li>
<li><strong>HB 538 — Extracurricular Activities:</strong> Revises eligibility, coaching compensation, and student participation rules.</li>
<li><strong>HB 561 — Educator Preparation:</strong> Makes it easier for teachers with expired licenses to return to the classroom.</li>
<li><strong>HB 753 — School Counselors:</strong> Exempts prospective school counselors from some teacher preparation requirements.</li>
<li><strong>HB 851 — Autism Learning:</strong> Requires school districts to offer annual autism-specific professional learning.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1073 — School Board Bill of Rights:</strong> Establishes rights for district school board members to access information and participate in board business.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1201 — Student Health:</strong> Updates school requirements for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1279 — Teacher Funding:</strong> Allows pay incentives for high-performing teachers in lower-performing schools.</li>
<li><strong>SB 1296 — Union Crackdown:</strong> Changes school union certification election rules and increases penalties for illegal strikes.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Health Care, Aging and Disabilities</h2>
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<li><strong>SB 192 — Patient Funds:</strong> Removes the $1,500 cap on advances collected by chiropractic physicians.</li>
<li><strong>SB 340 — Human Trafficking:</strong> Requires certain nursing graduates to complete human trafficking education before taking the NCLEX starting in 2027.</li>
<li><strong>HB 355 — Patient Protection:</strong> Requires pediatric care standards for hospital emergency departments.</li>
<li><strong>HB 569 — Forensic Client Services:</strong> Allows APD to house forensic and non-forensic clients in the same secure wards.</li>
<li><strong>SB 578 — Alzheimer’s Awareness:</strong> Creates a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative.</li>
<li><strong>SB 844 — Sickle Cell Disease:</strong> Adds sickle cell pain treatment information to controlled substance continuing education.</li>
<li><strong>HB 867 — Dry Needling:</strong> Allows occupational therapists to perform dry needling with required training.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1121 — Disability Services:</strong> Expands allowable uses of Home Care for the Elderly Program subsidies.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1175 — Office Surgery Suites:</strong> Updates safety standards for office surgical suites.</li>
<li><strong>SB 1246 — Nursing Education Fund:</strong> Expands a nursing education fund to include health science workforce shortages.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1443 — Parkinson’s Disease Registry:</strong> Creates a statewide Parkinson’s disease registry.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1445 — Public Records/Parkinson’s Registry:</strong> Protects identifying information in the Parkinson’s registry.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Environment, Agriculture and Conservation</h2>
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<li><strong>HB 167 — Phosphate Mining:</strong> Creates a legal defense in certain pollution lawsuits involving former phosphate mines.</li>
<li><strong>SB 290 — FDACS:</strong> Makes several agriculture and consumer services changes, including limits on local bans of gas-powered landscape equipment.</li>
<li><strong>SB 302 — Coastal Resiliency:</strong> Limits dredging and filling at Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve and updates resiliency permitting.</li>
<li><strong>SB 386 — Farm Equipment:</strong> Creates remedies for consumers who purchase defective farm equipment.</li>
<li><strong>HB 441 — Conservation Lands:</strong> Requires public notice before water management districts sell or exchange certain conservation lands.</li>
<li><strong>SB 848 — Stormwater Treatment:</strong> Allows compensating stormwater treatment in certain permitting situations.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1217 — Greenhouse Gases:</strong> Prohibits state and local governments from adopting or enforcing net-zero greenhouse gas policies.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1219 — Spoil Island:</strong> Names a mangrove island in Jupiter Sound after Andrew “Red” Harris.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1417 — Department of Environmental Protection:</strong> Repeals the Environmental Regulation Commission and updates stormwater plan requirements for solar projects.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Property, Development and Local Government</h2>
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<li><strong>HB 425 — Historic Cemeteries:</strong> Allows rezoning of excess land tied to historic African-American cemeteries to support maintenance.</li>
<li><strong>SB 484 — Data Centers:</strong> Prevents certain data center costs from being passed to residential and small business utility customers.</li>
<li><strong>SB 686 — Agricultural Enclaves:</strong> Allows certain agricultural enclave owners to submit single-family housing development plans.</li>
<li><strong>HB 803 — Building Permits:</strong> Limits local regulation of commercial glazing and updates permit expiration rules.</li>
<li><strong>HB 927 — Local Land Planning:</strong> Requires certain local governments to create contractor registries for plan and permit reviews.</li>
<li><strong>HB 929 — Chickee Regulation:</strong> Limits local government restrictions on chickee construction by Miccosukee and Seminole tribal members.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1103 — Vessel Restrictions:</strong> Gives local governments more authority over vessels at risk of becoming derelict and certain boating speed rules.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1113 — Vessel Restrictions:</strong> Allows code enforcement officers to administer certain derelict vessel provisions by local ordinance.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Consumer, Business and Insurance</h2>
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<li><strong>HB 89 — Veterinary Prescriptions:</strong> Requires veterinarians to inform clients they may receive a written prescription to fill at the pharmacy of their choice.</li>
<li><strong>SB 288 — Electric Cooperatives:</strong> Revises rules affecting rural electric cooperatives.</li>
<li><strong>HB 679 — Trademark Registration:</strong> Aligns Florida trademark classifications with federal standards and requires an online application system.</li>
<li><strong>HB 697 — Drug Prices:</strong> Adds restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy reimbursements.</li>
<li><strong>SB 772 — Eyewear Insurance:</strong> Expands portable electronics insurance licenses to include eyewear insurance.</li>
<li><strong>SB 800 — Engineering Violations:</strong> Creates escalating fines for repeat unlicensed engineering violations.</li>
<li><strong>HB 883 — Insurance Companies:</strong> Creates a framework for protected cell captive insurance companies in Florida.</li>
<li><strong>HB 961 — Electronic Signatures:</strong> Requires secure electronic signature procedures for certain insurance transactions.</li>
<li><strong>SB 1004 — Pet Sales:</strong> Adds consumer protections for pet purchases, including financing disclosures and veterinary record requirements.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1031 — Callback Queues:</strong> Creates a callback queue pilot program for two state agencies.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1069 — Background Screenings:</strong> Updates screening requirements for athletic coaches, volunteers and other positions.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1085 — Cyber Security:</strong> Creates a local government cybersecurity protection program through Cyber Florida.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1509 — Veterinarian Licensure:</strong> Revises requirements for veterinarian licensure by endorsement.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Public Records, Government Administration and Courts</h2>
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<li><strong>HB 131 — Estate Curators:</strong> Updates estate curator appointment and bond requirements.</li>
<li><strong>HB 249 — State Flagship:</strong> Replaces Florida’s official state flagship with the S.S. American Victory.</li>
<li><strong>SB 504 — Body Cameras:</strong> Requires policies for code enforcement body camera use and storage.</li>
<li><strong>SB 506 — Public Records/Body Cameras:</strong> Creates public records exemptions for certain code inspector body camera recordings.</li>
<li><strong>SB 598 — Funeral Services:</strong> Updates funeral and cemetery service rules, including disposition of remains.</li>
<li><strong>HB 913 — Inmate Services:</strong> Limits use of certain inmate welfare trust funds to reintegration programs and facility improvements.</li>
<li><strong>HB 925 — Court Clerks:</strong> Increases funding for Clerks of Court without creating new fees.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1337 — Estate Authority:</strong> Expands personal representative authority and updates small estate procedures.</li>
<li><strong>HB 1407 — Civil Actions:</strong> Sets time limits for certain workplace discrimination lawsuits.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Military, Firefighters and Community Programs</h2>
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<li><strong>SB 474 — Military Affairs:</strong> Expands military service leave protections and assistance eligibility.</li>
<li><strong>SB 984 — Firefighter Benefits:</strong> Expands disability and death benefit eligibility for firefighters diagnosed with cancer.</li>
<li><strong>SB 1022 — Children’s Initiatives:</strong> Creates new children’s initiative programs in Bay and Broward counties.<br />
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<h1>De las Escuelas a las Carreteras: Casi 90 Nuevas Leyes de Florida Entrarán en Vigor el 1 de Julio</h1>
<p data-start="0" data-end="319"><strong data-start="0" data-end="319">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — </strong>Los residentes de Florida verán entrar en vigor una amplia variedad de nuevas leyes estatales el 1 de julio de 2026, abarcando áreas como transporte, educación, seguridad pública, atención médica, políticas ambientales, gobiernos locales, desarrollo inmobiliario, protección al consumidor y más.</p>
<p data-start="321" data-end="519" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Actualmente, 87 nuevas leyes están programadas para entrar en vigor el próximo mes, aunque podrían añadirse medidas adicionales mientras el gobernador Ron DeSantis continúa firmando legislación.</p>
<h2>Transporte, Carreteras y Aviación</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 35 — Infractores de Tránsito:</strong> Agrega conducir sin una licencia válida a las infracciones que pueden contribuir a la clasificación de infractor habitual de tránsito.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 422 — Transmisiones Aeroportuarias:</strong> Limita la forma en que los aeropuertos pueden utilizar información de rastreo ADS-B de aeronaves para evaluar ciertas tarifas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 628 — Carretera Trump:</strong> Renombra varias carreteras y designa una parte de la Carretera Estatal 80 como la “President Donald J. Trump Highway”.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 919 — Aeropuerto Donald Trump:</strong> Renombra el Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Beach como “President Donald J. Trump International Airport”.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1093 — Vertipuertos:</strong> Agrega vertipuertos y sistemas de carga a proyectos elegibles de transporte público-privado.</p>
<h2>Delitos, Tribunales y Seguridad Pública</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 52 — Servicios de Seguridad:</strong> Permite que voluntarios proporcionen seguridad armada en lugares de culto sin ciertos requisitos de licencias de seguridad privada.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 212 — Delincuentes Sexuales:</strong> Agrega nuevas restricciones para ciertos delincuentes sexuales, incluyendo limitaciones cerca de piscinas públicas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 245 — Material de Abuso Sexual Infantil:</strong> Sustituye el término “pornografía infantil” por “material de abuso sexual infantil” en la legislación estatal.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 271 — Fianzas:</strong> Aplica ciertos requisitos de reporte a compañías extranjeras y de fianzas para extranjeros.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 277 — Violencia Doméstica:</strong> Aumenta las sanciones para reincidentes en casos de violencia doméstica y amplía la asistencia de reubicación para víctimas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 296 — Violencia Doméstica:</strong> Requiere un estudio sobre la viabilidad de un sistema de alerta 911 para violencia doméstica y en relaciones de pareja.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 445 — Delitos Peligrosos:</strong> Agrega ciertos delitos de explotación infantil y pornografía informática a la lista de delitos peligrosos de Florida.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 590 — Estatuto de Limitaciones:</strong> Amplía el tiempo para procesar casos relacionados con la falta de denuncia de sospechas de abuso, negligencia o abuso sexual infantil.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 656 — Delitos Contra Menores:</strong> Renombra y actualiza programas de subvenciones dirigidos a combatir la explotación infantil en línea.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 905 — Influencia Extranjera:</strong> Restringe ciertas contribuciones y acuerdos relacionados con países extranjeros de preocupación e incrementa sanciones por delitos relacionados.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1159 — Delitos Sexuales:</strong> Aumenta las sanciones para varios delitos sexuales, incluidos aquellos relacionados con menores y material de abuso sexual infantil generado digitalmente.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1471 — Organizaciones Terroristas:</strong> Crea nuevos procesos estatales y restricciones relacionadas con organizaciones terroristas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1473 — Registros Públicos/Terrorismo:</strong> Establece una exención de registros públicos relacionada con informes de terrorismo.</p>
<h2>Educación y Escuelas</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 124 — Florida Virtual School:</strong> Actualiza los cálculos de inscripción y financiamiento para estudiantes de FLVS.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 178 — Deportes Escolares:</strong> Permite que entrenadores utilicen fondos personales, dentro de ciertos límites, para apoyar a estudiantes atletas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 182 — Mentores de Maestros:</strong> Crea un programa de capacitación y mentoría para docentes en escuelas con bajo rendimiento.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 453 — Diplomas de Escuela Secundaria:</strong> Permite ciertas sustituciones para requisitos de educación física y artes escénicas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 538 — Actividades Extracurriculares:</strong> Revisa reglas de elegibilidad, compensación de entrenadores y participación estudiantil.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 561 — Preparación de Educadores:</strong> Facilita el regreso al aula de maestros con licencias vencidas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 753 — Consejeros Escolares:</strong> Exime a futuros consejeros escolares de ciertos requisitos de preparación docente.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 851 — Aprendizaje sobre Autismo:</strong> Exige capacitación anual específica sobre autismo para los distritos escolares.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1073 — Carta de Derechos de las Juntas Escolares:</strong> Establece derechos para que miembros de juntas escolares accedan a información y participen en asuntos oficiales.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1201 — Salud Estudiantil:</strong> Actualiza requisitos para estudiantes con epilepsia o trastornos convulsivos.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1279 — Financiamiento para Maestros:</strong> Permite incentivos salariales para maestros de alto rendimiento en escuelas de menor desempeño.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 1296 — Sindicatos Escolares:</strong> Modifica reglas de certificación sindical y aumenta sanciones por huelgas ilegales.</p>
<h2>Atención Médica, Adultos Mayores y Personas con Discapacidades</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 192 — Fondos para Pacientes:</strong> Elimina el límite de $1,500 en adelantos cobrados por médicos quiroprácticos.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 340 — Trata de Personas:</strong> Requiere que ciertos graduados de enfermería completen capacitación sobre trata de personas antes del examen NCLEX a partir de 2027.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 355 — Protección al Paciente:</strong> Exige estándares pediátricos de atención en departamentos de emergencia hospitalarios.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 569 — Servicios Forenses:</strong> Permite alojar clientes forenses y no forenses en las mismas instalaciones seguras.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 578 — Concienciación sobre el Alzheimer:</strong> Crea una iniciativa estatal de concienciación sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 844 — Anemia Falciforme:</strong> Agrega información sobre tratamiento del dolor asociado a la enfermedad a programas de educación continua.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 867 — Punción Seca:</strong> Permite que terapeutas ocupacionales realicen punción seca con capacitación requerida.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1121 — Servicios para Personas con Discapacidades:</strong> Amplía usos permitidos de subsidios para programas de cuidado de adultos mayores.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1175 — Centros Quirúrgicos Ambulatorios:</strong> Actualiza estándares de seguridad para centros quirúrgicos.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SB 1246 — Fondo de Educación en Enfermería:</strong> Amplía el fondo para incluir escasez de personal en ciencias de la salud.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1443 — Registro de Parkinson:</strong> Crea un registro estatal de la enfermedad de Parkinson.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>HB 1445 — Registros Públicos/Parkinson:</strong> Protege información identificativa contenida en el registro estatal.</p>
<p><strong>HB 491 — Faith-Based Content:</strong> Allows voluntary faith-based activities as part of batterers’ intervention programs while maintaining required curriculum standards.</li>
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		<title>June Brings Rodeos, Festivals, Soccer, Concerts and Family Fun Across Central Florida</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — As summer arrives in Central Florida, June is packed with opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy everything from rodeos and community festivals to major concerts, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd">OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — As summer arrives in Central Florida, June is packed with opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy everything from rodeos and community festivals to major concerts, sporting events, family attractions, and educational programs.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Across Osceola County and the surrounding region, families can explore local traditions, celebrate holidays, attend live entertainment, and take part in special events throughout the month.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One of the month&#8217;s biggest events is the 157th Silver Spurs Rodeo, returning to the Silver Spurs Arena on June 5 and 6. The historic rodeo will feature professional rodeo competition, including bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, mutton bustin&#8217;, patriotic tributes, and performances by the Silver Spurs Quadrille teams.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Thrill seekers can take advantage of Fun Spot America Kissimmee&#8217;s Annual 24-Hour Birthday Sale on June 6, while soccer fans will have an opportunity to watch international competition when England faces Costa Rica in the Florida Series on June 10 at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Community celebrations continue on June 13 with the Juneteenth Festival at Kissimmee Lakefront Park, honoring freedom, history, and culture through music, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Music lovers will find plenty of entertainment throughout the month. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will host Classic Albums Live: The Immaculate Collection by Madonna on June 13, while Wale &amp; Smino bring their &#8220;Everything Is&#8230;&#8221; tour to Hard Rock Live Orlando on June 14. Local favorite Renate The Band will perform at Tin Roof Orlando on June 18, and Nightrain: Tribute to Guns N&#8217; Roses closes out the month on June 28 at The Wharf at Sunset Walk.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Families can also enjoy special seasonal attractions including Electric Ocean at SeaWorld Orlando, the Universal Mega Movie Parade at Universal Orlando Resort, and Dive-In Movies at Island H2O Water Park throughout June.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">On June 20, local families are invited to attend the First Annual Osceola Family Online Safety Summit at Cornerstone Family Church, focusing on internet safety and digital awareness for children and parents.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Father&#8217;s Day celebrations will be held throughout the region, including Dad&#8217;s Visit Free for Father&#8217;s Day at Central Florida Zoo &amp; Botanical Gardens on June 21.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The zoo will also host Sunset at the Zoo Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride on June 26, while community members can support water safety awareness during the 10th Annual Walk with Team Kareem to Prevent Drowning on June 27 at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Additional community events include weekly Jukebox Bingo Wednesdays at Celebration Brewing Company and the City of St. Cloud&#8217;s Fourth on the Lake Car Show, which is accepting registrations through June 26 for classic, custom, and specialty vehicles as part of the city&#8217;s Independence Day celebration.</p>
<p>With activities spanning sports, music, community engagement, and family fun, June offers something for nearly every interest across Central Florida.</p>
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<h3>Junio Trae Rodeos, Festivales, Fútbol, Conciertos y Diversión Familiar al Centro de Florida</h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">OSCEOLA COUNTY, Florida — Con la llegada del verano al Centro de Florida, junio estará lleno de oportunidades para que residentes y visitantes disfruten de rodeos, festivales comunitarios, conciertos, eventos deportivos, atracciones familiares y programas educativos.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">En todo el condado de Osceola y las comunidades vecinas, las familias podrán disfrutar de tradiciones locales, celebraciones especiales, entretenimiento en vivo y actividades para todas las edades durante todo el mes.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Uno de los eventos más importantes del mes será el 157.º Silver Spurs Rodeo, que regresará al Silver Spurs Arena los días 5 y 6 de junio. Este histórico rodeo contará con competencias profesionales como monta de toros, monta de potros broncos, carreras de barriles, breakaway roping, mutton bustin’, homenajes patrióticos y presentaciones de los equipos Silver Spurs Quadrille.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Los amantes de la adrenalina podrán aprovechar la Venta Anual de Cumpleaños de 24 Horas de Fun Spot America Kissimmee el 6 de junio, mientras que los aficionados al fútbol tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar del partido entre Inglaterra y Costa Rica en la Florida Series el 10 de junio en el Inter&amp;Co Stadium de Orlando.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Las celebraciones comunitarias continuarán el 13 de junio con el Festival Juneteenth en Kissimmee Lakefront Park, que honrará la libertad, la historia y la cultura a través de música, comida, vendedores locales y actividades para toda la familia.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Los amantes de la música también tendrán numerosas opciones durante el mes. El Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presentará Classic Albums Live: The Immaculate Collection de Madonna el 13 de junio, mientras que Wale &amp; Smino llevarán su gira “Everything Is&#8230;” al Hard Rock Live Orlando el 14 de junio. La popular agrupación Renate The Band se presentará en Tin Roof Orlando el 18 de junio y Nightrain: Tribute to Guns N’ Roses cerrará el mes el 28 de junio en The Wharf at Sunset Walk.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Las familias también podrán disfrutar de atracciones especiales de temporada como Electric Ocean en SeaWorld Orlando, el Universal Mega Movie Parade en Universal Orlando Resort y las Dive-In Movies en Island H2O Water Park durante todo junio.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">El 20 de junio, las familias de la comunidad están invitadas a participar en la Primera Cumbre Familiar de Seguridad en Línea del Condado de Osceola en Cornerstone Family Church, enfocada en la seguridad digital y el uso responsable de internet para niños y padres.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Las celebraciones del Día del Padre también formarán parte de la agenda regional, incluyendo la promoción Dad’s Visit Free for Father’s Day en el Central Florida Zoo &amp; Botanical Gardens el 21 de junio.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">El zoológico también será sede de Sunset at the Zoo Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride el 26 de junio, mientras que la comunidad podrá apoyar la concienciación sobre la seguridad acuática durante la 10.ª Caminata Anual con Team Kareem para Prevenir Ahogamientos el 27 de junio en Kissimmee Lakefront Park.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Otros eventos comunitarios incluyen Jukebox Bingo todos los miércoles en Celebration Brewing Company y la exhibición de autos Fourth on the Lake Car Show de la Ciudad de St. Cloud, que mantiene abierta su inscripción hasta el 26 de junio para vehículos clásicos, personalizados y especiales como parte de la celebración del Día de la Independencia.</p>
<p>Con actividades que abarcan deportes, música, participación comunitaria y diversión familiar, junio ofrece algo para prácticamente todos los gustos en el Centro de Florida.</p>
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		<title>Dunkin’ Celebrates National Donut Day with Free Donuts, Giveaways, and Returning Collaboration</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="98" data-end="322"><strong data-start="98" data-end="115">OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla.</strong> — Dunkin’ is preparing to celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, with a week of promotions, giveaways, and the return of a popular collaboration designed to delight donut lovers across the country.</p>
<p data-start="324" data-end="637">The celebration begins on Monday, June 1, when participating Dunkin’ locations will offer a limited-edition Dunkin’ tote bag to guests who purchase a half dozen donuts or more, while supplies last. The promotion serves as a kickoff to the annual holiday that has become one of the brand’s most anticipated events.</p>
<p data-start="639" data-end="808">On National Donut Day, customers can receive a free donut with the purchase of any beverage, marking the 16th consecutive year Dunkin’ has offered the popular promotion.</p>
<p data-start="810" data-end="1110">In addition to the free donut offer, Dunkin’ is bringing back its collaboration with Stoney Clover Lane. The limited-edition collection features a variety of Dunkin’-inspired accessories, including pouches, bag charms, patches, and a crossbody bag designed to resemble Dunkin’s signature iced coffee.</p>
<p data-start="1112" data-end="1396">The collection will be available beginning June 5 through Stoney Clover Lane’s website and select retail locations. Dunkin’ will also offer select collaboration merchandise, including tumblers, straw toppers, cup sleeves, and bag charms, at participating locations for a limited time.</p>
<p data-start="1398" data-end="1613">“Our guests look forward to National Donut Day every year, and we’re excited to make the celebration even sweeter with new ways to enjoy the holiday,” Dunkin’ Chief Marketing Officer Jill Nelson said in a statement.</p>
<p data-start="1615" data-end="1831">Founded in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950, Dunkin’ has grown into one of the nation’s largest coffee and donut chains. The company reports serving more than 2 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats annually.</p>
<p data-start="1833" data-end="2022" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">National Donut Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June, and Dunkin’ locations across Central Florida are expected to participate in the annual tradition while supplies last.</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1cg0gxh" data-start="0" data-end="115">Dunkin’ Celebrará el Día Nacional de la Dona con Donas Gratis, Obsequios y el Regreso de una Popular Colaboración</h3>
<p data-start="117" data-end="381"><strong data-start="117" data-end="134">ORLANDO, Fla.</strong> — Dunkin’ se prepara para celebrar el Día Nacional de la Dona el próximo viernes 5 de junio con una semana llena de promociones, obsequios y el regreso de una popular colaboración diseñada para deleitar a los amantes de las donas en todo el país.</p>
<p data-start="383" data-end="701">La celebración comienza el lunes 1 de junio, cuando las tiendas Dunkin’ participantes ofrecerán una bolsa tote de edición limitada a los clientes que compren media docena de donas o más, hasta agotar existencias. La promoción marca el inicio de una de las celebraciones más esperadas del año para la reconocida cadena.</p>
<p data-start="703" data-end="895">El Día Nacional de la Dona, los clientes podrán recibir una dona gratis con la compra de cualquier bebida, marcando el decimosexto año consecutivo en que Dunkin’ ofrece esta popular promoción.</p>
<p data-start="897" data-end="1241">Además de la oferta de la dona gratis, Dunkin’ traerá de regreso su colaboración con la marca de accesorios y estilo de vida Stoney Clover Lane. La colección de edición limitada incluye una variedad de accesorios inspirados en Dunkin’, como bolsos, dijes, parches y una bolsa cruzada diseñada para parecerse al icónico café helado de la cadena.</p>
<p data-start="1243" data-end="1616">La colección estará disponible a partir del 5 de junio a través del sitio web de Stoney Clover Lane y en tiendas seleccionadas. Dunkin’ también ofrecerá mercancía exclusiva de la colaboración en algunos establecimientos participantes, incluyendo vasos térmicos, cubiertas para pajillas, fundas para vasos y dijes decorativos, por tiempo limitado y hasta agotar existencias.</p>
<p data-start="1618" data-end="1885">“Nuestros clientes esperan con entusiasmo el Día Nacional de la Dona cada año, y estamos emocionados de hacer que la celebración sea aún más dulce con nuevas formas de disfrutar esta tradición”, señaló Jill Nelson, directora de marketing de Dunkin’, en un comunicado.</p>
<p data-start="1887" data-end="2116">Fundada en 1950 en Quincy, Massachusetts, Dunkin’ se ha convertido en una de las cadenas de café y donas más grandes de Estados Unidos. La compañía informa que sirve más de 2 mil millones de donas y bocaditos MUNCHKINS® cada año.</p>
<p data-start="2118" data-end="2347" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">El Día Nacional de la Dona se celebra anualmente el primer viernes de junio, y se espera que las ubicaciones participantes de Dunkin’ en Florida Central formen parte de esta dulce tradición mientras duren los suministros. 🍩☕🇺🇸</p>
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		<title>2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Today; Osceola Residents Encouraged to Be Prepared</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla.</strong> — Today marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and emergency management officials are reminding residents across Central Florida and Osceola County that preparation remains the best defense against severe weather.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30, with the peak of hurricane activity typically occurring between August and October.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its outlook for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasting a below-average season overall. Forecasters predict between 8 and 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 hurricanes expected to develop, including 1 to 3 major hurricanes reaching Category 3 strength or higher.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Despite the forecast, weather experts continue to emphasize that it only takes one storm making landfall to create significant impacts.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>“Don’t let words like below-normal change the way you prepare,” National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said during NOAA’s seasonal outlook announcement.</strong></p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Officials are encouraging residents to review emergency plans, restock hurricane supply kits, secure important documents, and ensure they have adequate supplies of food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights, and fuel in the event of a storm.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Residents are also reminded that tropical systems can develop quickly, especially those forming close to Florida, leaving little time to prepare once a threat emerges.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">In Osceola County, residents are encouraged to sign up for <strong>Alert Osceola</strong>, the county’s emergency notification system that provides critical updates before, during, and after emergencies, including hurricanes, severe weather, evacuations, flooding, and other public safety events.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Residents can enroll by texting <strong>AlertOsceola</strong> to <strong>888777</strong>.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Emergency management officials also recommend that residents:</p>
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<li>Know their evacuation zone</li>
<li>Review insurance coverage</li>
<li>Prepare for possible power outages</li>
<li>Make plans for pets and family members with special medical needs</li>
<li>Keep cell phones and backup batteries fully charged during severe weather threats</li>
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<p>As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway, officials say the best time to prepare is before a storm appears on the forecast. With hurricane season now officially here, residents are encouraged to finalize their plans and ensure they are ready for whatever the season may bring.</p>
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<h3 class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Comienza Hoy la Temporada de Huracanes del Atlántico 2026; Autoridades Instan a los Residentes de Osceola a Estar Preparados</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>CONDADO DE OSCEOLA, Fla.</strong> — Hoy comienza oficialmente la Temporada de Huracanes del Atlántico 2026, y las autoridades de manejo de emergencias recuerdan a los residentes del Centro de Florida y del Condado de Osceola que la preparación sigue siendo la mejor defensa ante las amenazas del clima severo.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">La temporada de huracanes del Atlántico se extiende del 1 de junio al 30 de noviembre, aunque históricamente el período de mayor actividad ocurre entre agosto y octubre.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">La Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) publicó recientemente su pronóstico para la temporada 2026, anticipando una temporada por debajo del promedio. Los meteorólogos prevén entre 8 y 14 tormentas con nombre, de las cuales entre 3 y 6 podrían convertirse en huracanes, incluyendo entre 1 y 3 huracanes mayores de categoría 3 o superior.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">A pesar de este pronóstico, los expertos continúan enfatizando que solo se necesita una tormenta impactando tierra para causar daños significativos.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">“<strong>No permitan que términos como ‘por debajo del promedio’ cambien la forma en que se preparan”, señaló el director del Servicio Nacional de Meteorología, Ken Graham, durante la presentación del pronóstico estacional de NOAA.</strong></p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Las autoridades recomiendan a los residentes revisar sus planes de emergencia, reabastecer sus kits de suministros para huracanes, proteger documentos importantes y asegurarse de contar con suficiente comida, agua, medicamentos, baterías, linternas y combustible en caso de una tormenta.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">También recuerdan que los sistemas tropicales pueden desarrollarse rápidamente, especialmente aquellos que se forman cerca de Florida, dejando poco tiempo para prepararse una vez que surge una amenaza.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">En el Condado de Osceola, se exhorta a los residentes a registrarse en <strong>Alert Osceola</strong>, el sistema de notificaciones de emergencia del condado que proporciona información crítica antes, durante y después de emergencias, incluyendo huracanes, clima severo, evacuaciones, inundaciones y otras situaciones de seguridad pública.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Los residentes pueden registrarse enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra <strong>AlertOsceola</strong> al <strong>888777</strong>.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Las autoridades de manejo de emergencias también recomiendan:</p>
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<li>Conocer su zona de evacuación</li>
<li>Revisar su cobertura de seguro</li>
<li>Prepararse para posibles interrupciones del servicio eléctrico</li>
<li>Tener un plan para mascotas y familiares con necesidades médicas especiales</li>
<li>Mantener teléfonos celulares y baterías de respaldo completamente cargados durante amenazas de clima severo</li>
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<p>Mientras inicia la Temporada de Huracanes del Atlántico 2026, las autoridades señalan que el mejor momento para prepararse es antes de que una tormenta aparezca en el pronóstico. Con la temporada oficialmente en marcha, se recomienda a los residentes finalizar sus planes y asegurarse de estar listos para cualquier situación que pueda presentarse.</p>
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		<title>Banana Ball Brings High-Energy Baseball Entertainment to Walt Disney World</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<p data-start="78" data-end="314"><strong data-start="78" data-end="95">ORLANDO, Fla.</strong> — One of the fastest-growing sports entertainment sensations in the country is making its debut at Walt Disney World this weekend as Banana Ball takes over the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the first time ever.</p>
<p data-start="316" data-end="678">The two-night event will feature the <strong data-start="359" data-end="404">LoCo Coconuts taking on the Party Animals</strong> on <strong data-start="408" data-end="448">Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30</strong>, at the Stadium inside ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Fans can expect an experience unlike traditional baseball, complete with music, dancing, fan interaction, and the fast-paced style of play that has made Banana Ball a national phenomenon.</p>
<p data-start="680" data-end="973">Created by the Savannah Bananas organization, Banana Ball has transformed the baseball experience by blending athletic competition with entertainment. The game features unique rules designed to keep action moving quickly while providing fans with constant engagement both on and off the field.</p>
<p data-start="975" data-end="1168">The event marks the first time Banana Ball has been hosted at Walt Disney World Resort, bringing one of the most talked-about sports entertainment experiences in the country to Central Florida.</p>
<p data-start="1170" data-end="1503">According to Disney, guests attending the games can expect a high-energy atmosphere featuring player performances, crowd participation, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the evening. The event continues Banana Ball’s nationwide tour, which has drawn sold-out crowds and millions of online viewers across the United States.</p>
<p data-start="1505" data-end="1748">The addition of Banana Ball to the ESPN Wide World of Sports event lineup reflects the growing popularity of the sport-entertainment hybrid and Disney’s continued efforts to bring unique experiences to guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort.</p>
<p data-start="1750" data-end="1922">Banana Ball games at ESPN Wide World of Sports are expected to attract fans from across Florida and beyond as the organization continues to expand its reach and popularity.</p>
<p data-start="1924" data-end="1974" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><em data-start="1924" data-end="1974" data-is-last-node="">Story information courtesy of Disney Parks Blog.</em></p>
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Banana Ball Lleva su Espectáculo de Béisbol y Entretenimiento a Walt Disney World</strong></span></h3>
<p data-start="249" data-end="484"><strong data-start="249" data-end="266">ORLANDO, Fla.</strong> — Uno de los espectáculos deportivos más populares y de más rápido crecimiento en Estados Unidos llegará este fin de semana a Walt Disney World cuando Banana Ball haga su debut en el ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.</p>
<p data-start="489" data-end="841">El evento de dos noches contará con la participación de los <strong data-start="549" data-end="586">LoCo Coconuts y los Party Animals</strong> en The Stadium del complejo deportivo de Disney los días <strong data-start="644" data-end="678">viernes 29 y sábado 30 de mayo</strong>. Los asistentes disfrutarán de una experiencia diferente al béisbol tradicional, con música, baile, interacción con los aficionados y un ritmo de juego acelerado.</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="943">Creado por la organización Savannah Bananas, Banana Ball ha revolucionado la experiencia del béisbol al combinar competencia deportiva con entretenimiento. El formato incluye reglas especiales diseñadas para mantener la acción constante y ofrecer diversión para toda la familia.</p>
<p data-start="945" data-end="1129">Esta será la primera vez que Banana Ball se presente en Walt Disney World Resort, llevando a Florida Central uno de los eventos deportivos y de entretenimiento más comentados del país.</p>
<p data-start="1131" data-end="1431">Según Disney, los asistentes podrán disfrutar de actuaciones de los jugadores, participación del público y una atmósfera llena de energía durante toda la jornada. El evento forma parte de la gira nacional de Banana Ball, que ha atraído multitudes agotando entradas en ciudades de todo Estados Unidos.</p>
<p data-start="1433" data-end="1477"><em data-start="1433" data-end="1477">Información cortesía de Disney Parks Blog.</em></p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1wwgrog" data-start="1484" data-end="1530"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1488" data-end="1530">🇧🇷 Em Português<br />
</strong></span><span role="text"><strong data-start="1488" data-end="1530">Banana Ball Chega ao Walt Disney World</strong></span></h3>
<p data-start="1532" data-end="1694"><strong data-start="1532" data-end="1552">ORLANDO, Flórida</strong> — O popular espetáculo esportivo Banana Ball fará sua estreia no Walt Disney World neste fim de semana, no ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.</p>
<p data-start="1696" data-end="1970">Os Party Animals e os Firefighters se enfrentarão nos dias 30 e 31 de maio em um evento que mistura beisebol, música, dança e muita interação com os fãs. Conhecido por suas regras divertidas e ritmo acelerado, o Banana Ball se tornou um fenômeno nacional nos Estados Unidos.</p>
<p data-start="1972" data-end="2143">A apresentação marca a primeira vez que o evento será realizado no Walt Disney World Resort, trazendo uma experiência única de esporte e entretenimento para os visitantes.</p>
<p data-start="2145" data-end="2189" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><em data-start="2145" data-end="2189" data-is-last-node="">Informações cortesia do Disney Parks Blog.</em></p>
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		<title>Rabies Alert Issued for Part of Kissimmee After Cat Tests Positive</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>KISSIMMEE — The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has issued a rabies alert for a portion of Kissimmee after a cat tested positive for rabies earlier this week. [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>KISSIMMEE — The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has issued a rabies alert for a portion of Kissimmee after a cat tested positive for rabies earlier this week.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">According to health officials, the alert was issued following the confirmation of rabies in an unvaccinated cat that was euthanized on May 26 in the Academy Circle area of Kissimmee. The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County said it is continuing to monitor rabies activity among wild animals in the area and is urging residents to take precautions to avoid exposure.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The rabies alert will remain in effect for 60 days and covers an area bounded by Fortune Road to the north, Neptune Road to the south, La Terraza Lane to the east, and Heritage Key to the west.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Health officials reminded residents that rabies is present in Florida’s wild animal population and can be transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals. Wildlife commonly associated with rabies exposure includes raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, and coyotes.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Residents are encouraged to ensure their pets and livestock are current on rabies vaccinations and to keep animals under direct supervision. Officials also advise avoiding contact with wild or stray animals and taking steps to prevent wildlife from entering homes, schools, and other occupied buildings.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Anyone who is bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal should seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County. Health officials emphasized that timely post-exposure treatment is highly effective in preventing rabies infection.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Osceola Animal Services is also asking residents to report stray animals and seek veterinary care if a pet or livestock animal is bitten by another animal.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. However, it is preventable through vaccination and prompt medical treatment following exposure.</p>
<p>For additional information about rabies prevention and exposure, residents are encouraged to contact the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County.</p>
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<h3 class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Emiten Alerta por Rabia en Parte de Kissimmee Tras Caso Positivo en un Gato</strong></h3>
<p>KISSIMMEE — El Departamento de Salud de Florida en el Condado de Osceola emitió una alerta por rabia para una parte de Kissimmee después de que un gato diera positivo por rabia a principios de esta semana.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Según funcionarios de salud, la alerta fue emitida tras la confirmación de rabia en un gato no vacunado que fue sacrificado el 26 de mayo en el área de Academy Circle, en Kissimmee. El Departamento de Salud de Florida en el Condado de Osceola informó que continúa monitoreando la actividad de la rabia entre los animales silvestres de la zona y está instando a los residentes a tomar precauciones para evitar la exposición.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">La alerta por rabia permanecerá vigente durante 60 días y abarca un área delimitada por Fortune Road al norte, Neptune Road al sur, La Terraza Lane al este y Heritage Key al oeste.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Las autoridades de salud recordaron a los residentes que la rabia está presente en la población de animales silvestres de Florida y puede transmitirse a través de mordeduras o arañazos de animales infectados. Entre los animales comúnmente asociados con la exposición a la rabia se encuentran los mapaches, murciélagos, zorros, zorrillos, nutrias, gatos monteses y coyotes.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Se recomienda a los residentes asegurarse de que sus mascotas y animales de granja estén al día con sus vacunas contra la rabia y mantenerlos bajo supervisión directa. Los funcionarios también aconsejan evitar el contacto con animales salvajes o callejeros y tomar medidas para impedir que la fauna silvestre ingrese a viviendas, escuelas y otros edificios ocupados.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Cualquier persona que sea mordida o arañada por un animal salvaje o doméstico debe buscar atención médica de inmediato y reportar el incidente al Departamento de Salud de Florida en el Condado de Osceola. Las autoridades de salud enfatizaron que el tratamiento oportuno después de una posible exposición es altamente efectivo para prevenir la infección por rabia.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Servicios para Animales del Condado de Osceola también está solicitando a los residentes que reporten animales callejeros y busquen atención veterinaria si una mascota o animal de granja es mordido por otro animal.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">La rabia es una enfermedad viral que afecta el sistema nervioso y que casi siempre es mortal una vez que aparecen los síntomas. Sin embargo, puede prevenirse mediante la vacunación y el tratamiento médico oportuno después de una exposición.</p>
<p>Para obtener información adicional sobre la prevención de la rabia y las posibles exposiciones, se recomienda a los residentes comunicarse con el Departamento de Salud de Florida en el Condado de Osceola.</p>
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		<title>Universal, UCF Launch New School to Train Future Leaders in Themed Entertainment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>ORLANDO, Fla.</strong> — The University of Central Florida and Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences have announced the creation of the <strong>Universal School of Experience Leadership &amp; Innovation</strong>, a first-of-its-kind academic program designed to prepare students for careers in themed entertainment, immersive experiences, hospitality, and attraction management.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The new school will be housed within UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management and is supported by a $10 million investment from Universal. University and industry leaders say the program will help develop the next generation of professionals who will create, manage, and lead the immersive experiences that have become a major part of Central Florida’s economy.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The curriculum will combine creativity, technology, business, marketing, and guest service while offering students opportunities to work with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and robotics.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Officials say the partnership builds on the long-standing relationship between UCF and Universal and will help strengthen the workforce pipeline for one of Florida’s most important industries.</p>
<p>As Central Florida continues to serve as a global destination for tourism and entertainment, the new school is expected to play a key role in preparing future leaders for the rapidly evolving world of themed experiences and attractions.</p>
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<h3>En Español<br />
UCF y Universal Lanzan Nueva Escuela para Formar Líderes del Entretenimiento Temático</h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>ORLANDO, Fla.</strong> — La Universidad de Florida Central (UCF) y Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences anunciaron la creación de la <strong>Universal School of Experience Leadership &amp; Innovation</strong>, un innovador programa académico diseñado para preparar a los futuros líderes de la industria del entretenimiento temático, las experiencias inmersivas, la hospitalidad y las atracciones.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">La nueva escuela estará ubicada dentro de la Rosen College of Hospitality Management de UCF y contará con una inversión de $10 millones por parte de Universal. Según funcionarios universitarios y de la industria, el programa ayudará a desarrollar a la próxima generación de profesionales que crearán y dirigirán experiencias inmersivas en una de las industrias más importantes de Florida.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">El plan de estudios combinará creatividad, tecnología, negocios, mercadeo y servicio al cliente, además de ofrecer experiencias prácticas con tecnologías emergentes como inteligencia artificial, realidad virtual, realidad aumentada y robótica.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Los líderes de ambas organizaciones señalaron que la alianza fortalecerá la preparación de la fuerza laboral para el sector turístico y de entretenimiento de Florida, mientras impulsa nuevas oportunidades para los estudiantes.</p>
<p>La nueva escuela llega en un momento en que Florida Central continúa consolidándose como uno de los principales destinos mundiales para el turismo, los parques temáticos y las experiencias inmersivas.</p>
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<h3>Em Português<br />
UCF e Universal Criam Escola para Formar Líderes do Entretenimento Temático</h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>ORLANDO, Flórida</strong> — A Universidade da Flórida Central (UCF) e a Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences anunciaram a criação da <strong>Universal School of Experience Leadership &amp; Innovation</strong>, uma nova escola voltada para a formação de profissionais nas áreas de entretenimento temático, atrações, hospitalidade e experiências imersivas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">A iniciativa contará com um investimento de US$ 10 milhões da Universal e funcionará dentro da Rosen College of Hospitality Management da UCF.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">O programa combinará criatividade, tecnologia, negócios e atendimento ao cliente, preparando estudantes para carreiras de liderança em uma das indústrias que mais crescem na Flórida. Os alunos também terão contato com tecnologias emergentes como inteligência artificial, realidade virtual, realidade aumentada e robótica.</p>
<p>Segundo as instituições, a parceria ajudará a desenvolver a próxima geração de talentos para o setor de turismo e entretenimento, fortalecendo ainda mais a posição da Flórida Central como referência mundial em atrações e experiências imersivas.</p>
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		<title>Kissimmee Secures $10 Million Federal Grant for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Gateway Airport</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="150" data-end="449"><strong data-start="150" data-end="169">KISSIMMEE, Fla.</strong> — The City of Kissimmee has secured a $10 million federal grant to fund the construction of a new air traffic control tower at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, a major infrastructure investment city officials say will enhance aviation safety and support the airport’s continued growth.</p>
<p data-start="451" data-end="676">The funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Contract Tower Program for Fiscal Year 2026 and is being administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant was officially awarded on May 18.</p>
<p data-start="678" data-end="910">The project will replace the airport’s current control tower with a modern facility designed to improve operational efficiency, increase visibility for air traffic controllers, and provide upgraded technology and working conditions.</p>
<p data-start="912" data-end="1102">City officials said the new tower will help meet the growing demands of one of Central Florida’s busiest general aviation airports while supporting future economic development opportunities.</p>
<p data-start="1104" data-end="1380"><strong>“This is an important step forward not only for the airport, but for the future of aviation and economic development in Kissimmee,” said Aviation Director Shaun Germolus. “We are very grateful for the federal partnership and support that helped make this investment possible.”</strong></p>
<p data-start="1382" data-end="1564">The City of Kissimmee also credited U.S. Representative <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Darren Soto</span></span> for his support during the federal funding process and efforts to help secure the grant.</p>
<p data-start="1566" data-end="1784">According to city officials, the new tower is expected to feature updated technology, enhanced operational capabilities, and a modern design reflecting the airport’s growing role in Central Florida’s aviation industry.</p>
<p data-start="1786" data-end="2070">Kissimmee Gateway Airport serves as a hub for business aviation, flight training, tourism-related aviation activity, and other aviation services. The tower project is part of the city’s broader strategy to continue investing in the airport as a key driver of regional economic growth.</p>
<p data-start="2072" data-end="2216">Additional details regarding the tower’s design, construction schedule, and project timeline are expected to be released as planning progresses.</p>
<p data-start="2218" data-end="2499" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Located in the heart of Central Florida, <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kissimmee Gateway Airport</span></span> plays a significant role in the region’s transportation network, supporting thousands of aircraft operations each year while serving businesses, visitors, and aviation professionals throughout the area.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 16px;" data-start="24" data-end="125">Kissimmee Obtiene Subvención Federal de $10 Millones para Nueva Torre de Control de Tráfico Aéreo</strong></h3>
<p data-start="127" data-end="454"><strong data-start="127" data-end="146">KISSIMMEE, Fla.</strong> — La Ciudad de Kissimmee ha asegurado una subvención federal de $10 millones para financiar la construcción de una nueva torre de control de tráfico aéreo en el <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kissimmee Gateway Airport</span></span>, una inversión clave que fortalecerá la seguridad aérea y respaldará el crecimiento continuo del aeropuerto.</p>
<p data-start="456" data-end="687">Los fondos fueron otorgados a través del Programa de Torres de Control por Contrato de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) para el año fiscal 2026 y son administrados por el Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos.</p>
<p data-start="689" data-end="931">El proyecto reemplazará la torre de control actual por una instalación moderna diseñada para mejorar la eficiencia operativa, aumentar la visibilidad de los controladores aéreos y proporcionar tecnología y condiciones de trabajo actualizadas.</p>
<p data-start="933" data-end="1134"><strong>“Este es un paso importante hacia adelante, no solo para el aeropuerto, sino también para el futuro de la aviación y el desarrollo económico de Kissimmee”, dijo el Director de Aviación, Shaun Germolus.</strong></p>
<p data-start="1136" data-end="1303">Funcionarios de la ciudad también agradecieron al congresista federal <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Darren Soto</span></span> por su apoyo durante el proceso de obtención de los fondos.</p>
<p data-start="1305" data-end="1578">La nueva torre contará con tecnología moderna y capacidades operativas mejoradas para atender el crecimiento continuo del aeropuerto, que desempeña un papel importante en la aviación comercial, el entrenamiento de pilotos, el turismo y el desarrollo económico de la región.</p>
<p data-start="1580" data-end="1690">Más detalles sobre el diseño y el cronograma de construcción serán anunciados a medida que avance el proyecto.</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1g1ji3e" data-start="1697" data-end="1717">🇧🇷 Em Português<br />
<span role="text"><strong data-start="1723" data-end="1792">Kissimmee Recebe US$ 10 Milhões para Nova Torre de Controle Aéreo</strong></span></h3>
<p data-start="1794" data-end="1986"><strong data-start="1794" data-end="1816">KISSIMMEE, Flórida</strong> — A cidade de Kissimmee garantiu uma verba federal de US$ 10 milhões para construir uma nova torre de controle de tráfego aéreo no <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kissimmee Gateway Airport</span></span>.</p>
<p data-start="1988" data-end="2248">O financiamento, concedido pelo programa da FAA para o ano fiscal de 2026, permitirá a substituição da torre atual por uma instalação moderna com tecnologia atualizada, maior eficiência operacional e melhores condições de trabalho para os controladores de voo.</p>
<p data-start="2250" data-end="2378">Autoridades da cidade agradeceram ao deputado federal <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Darren Soto</span></span> pelo apoio na obtenção dos recursos.</p>
<p data-start="2380" data-end="2632" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">O projeto faz parte dos investimentos contínuos da cidade para fortalecer o aeroporto como centro de aviação executiva, treinamento de pilotos, turismo e desenvolvimento econômico regional. Mais detalhes sobre a construção serão divulgados futuramente.</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="ifx2si" data-start="0" data-end="103"><span role="text"><strong data-start="3" data-end="103">Osceola County Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During 2026 Memorial Ceremony in Kissimmee</strong></span></h2>
<p data-start="105" data-end="459">KISSIMMEE — Law enforcement officers, elected officials, family members, and community residents gathered Wednesday morning at Bible Baptist Church in Kissimmee for the 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, a solemn tribute honoring the lives and sacrifices of Osceola County officers and correctional personnel who died in the line of duty and beyond.</p>
<p data-start="461" data-end="766">Hosted with participation from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Kissimmee Police Department, St. Cloud Police Department, and Osceola County Corrections, the ceremony served as a moment of remembrance, reflection, and unity for the community and the law enforcement profession.</p>
<p data-start="768" data-end="989">The morning ceremony began with a welcome from Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Ron Roberts, followed by the posting of colors by the Multi-Agency Honor Guard and the National Anthem performed by Viviana Sosa.</p>
<p data-start="991" data-end="1292">Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Major Luis Sterling delivered the invocation, while Captain Lenita King of Florida Highway Patrol introduced elected officials and keynote speaker Major Mark Castleberry of FHP. Osceola County Corrections Chief Keith Neely also addressed attendees during the ceremony.</p>
<p data-start="1294" data-end="1537">One of the most emotional moments came during the Presentation of Wreaths and Roll Call of Heroes, led by Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway and St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke, as the names of fallen officers were remembered aloud.</p>
<p data-start="1539" data-end="2036">“This memorial is about making sure the men and women who gave everything in service to their communities are never forgotten,” said St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke during the ceremony. “Every single day, law enforcement officers put on the badge and go to work not knowing if they will make it home to their families. Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and we stand beside the families, friends, and fellow officers who continue to carry their memory forward every day.”</p>
<p data-start="2038" data-end="2344">The ceremony also included a musical selection of “Because of the Brave,” the traditional “10-7 Message” delivered by Anna Meyer of the Sanford Regional Communications Center and Florida Highway Patrol, and a bagpipe tribute by Officer Michael Rivera of the University of Central Florida Police Department.</p>
<p data-start="2346" data-end="2466">During the memorial, organizers honored Osceola County law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, including:</p>
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<li data-section-id="h2in2o" data-start="2468" data-end="2567">Sheriff Levin Reuben Farmer, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch: September 28, 1933</li>
<li data-section-id="1ga3rlq" data-start="2568" data-end="2659">Patrolman Thomas Bartholomew, Kissimmee Police Department — End of Watch: July 18, 1983</li>
<li data-section-id="1iemaft" data-start="2660" data-end="2745">Sergeant Doug Persons, Kissimmee Police Department — End of Watch: April 27, 1993</li>
<li data-section-id="nj8p7b" data-start="2746" data-end="2834">Deputy Troy Babin, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch: November 12, 1994</li>
<li data-section-id="1f32927" data-start="2835" data-end="2920">Detective Michael Ford, St. Cloud Police Department — End of Watch: June 22, 1996</li>
<li data-section-id="1yfq1eb" data-start="2921" data-end="3012">Lieutenant Roger Haddock, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch: March 2, 2000</li>
<li data-section-id="v03imi" data-start="3013" data-end="3100">Officer Matthew Baxter, Kissimmee Police Department — End of Watch: August 18, 2017</li>
<li data-section-id="vrfjpw" data-start="3101" data-end="3195">Sergeant Richard “Sam” Howard, Kissimmee Police Department — End of Watch: August 19, 2017</li>
<li data-section-id="ma58u7" data-start="3196" data-end="3284">Deputy Michael Webb, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch: August 25, 2021</li>
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<p data-start="3286" data-end="3490">The ceremony also recognized officers and correctional personnel from Osceola County agencies who passed away outside the line of duty, honoring their years of service and dedication to their communities.</p>
<p data-start="3492" data-end="3518">Those recognized included:</p>
<p data-start="3520" data-end="3553"><strong data-start="3520" data-end="3551">Kissimmee Police Department</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3554" data-end="3581">
<li data-section-id="1g9ys3x" data-start="3554" data-end="3581">Officer Ricardo Dickson</li>
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<p data-start="3583" data-end="3620"><strong data-start="3583" data-end="3618">Osceola County Sheriff’s Office</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3621" data-end="4022">
<li data-section-id="18vwuo6" data-start="3621" data-end="3647">Lieutenant Tony Harris</li>
<li data-section-id="460ij4" data-start="3648" data-end="3671">Deputy Steve Norred</li>
<li data-section-id="pyajkq" data-start="3672" data-end="3697">Deputy Tommy Tompkins</li>
<li data-section-id="11cg47f" data-start="3698" data-end="3725">Detective Vernon Watson</li>
<li data-section-id="j43iks" data-start="3726" data-end="3750">Sergeant Mike Setvin</li>
<li data-section-id="14i2ama" data-start="3751" data-end="3772">Deputy Jack Owens</li>
<li data-section-id="19x50g3" data-start="3773" data-end="3799">Deputy Angela McDonald</li>
<li data-section-id="11791sg" data-start="3800" data-end="3827">Lieutenant David Snyder</li>
<li data-section-id="1s06zyz" data-start="3828" data-end="3857">Deputy Donald Lee Shearer</li>
<li data-section-id="zizjgi" data-start="3858" data-end="3887">Deputy Charles W. Longson</li>
<li data-section-id="96cz71" data-start="3888" data-end="3912">Deputy Luke Rehwoldt</li>
<li data-section-id="1y078d1" data-start="3913" data-end="3939">Deputy William Burnham</li>
<li data-section-id="1tdin9n" data-start="3940" data-end="3965">Deputy Craig Lincourt</li>
<li data-section-id="10patkm" data-start="3966" data-end="3997">Lieutenant Donald Minervino</li>
<li data-section-id="tcgvh3" data-start="3998" data-end="4022">Deputy Jason Roberts</li>
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<p data-start="4024" data-end="4057"><strong data-start="4024" data-end="4055">St. Cloud Police Department</strong></p>
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<li data-section-id="12q84vc" data-start="4058" data-end="4081">Captain Boyd Graham</li>
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<p data-start="4083" data-end="4126"><strong data-start="4083" data-end="4124">Osceola County Corrections Department</strong></p>
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<li data-section-id="14hlq4d" data-start="4127" data-end="4152">Officer Jackie Majors</li>
<li data-section-id="82rlgl" data-start="4153" data-end="4182">Officer Eulas Jody Talley</li>
<li data-section-id="1huwbpp" data-start="4183" data-end="4208">Officer Ken Rosenberg</li>
<li data-section-id="sx9p63" data-start="4209" data-end="4235">Sergeant James Taussig</li>
<li data-section-id="1d157pn" data-start="4236" data-end="4262">Officer Paris Williams</li>
<li data-section-id="1dx9o5f" data-start="4263" data-end="4290">Sergeant Rafael Morales</li>
<li data-section-id="j10oh6" data-start="4291" data-end="4320">Officer Christopher White</li>
<li data-section-id="53q0wt" data-start="4321" data-end="4355">Officer Michelle Coggins-Gibbs</li>
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<p data-start="4357" data-end="4780">As the ceremony concluded, attendees stood together in silence and reflection, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and lasting legacy of those who dedicated their lives to protecting and serving Osceola County. A solemn 21-gun salute then echoed across the church grounds before Echo Taps was performed, bringing the memorial service to an emotional conclusion as those in attendance paused to remember the fallen heroes. 🖤💙</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="19mxh9q" data-start="4787" data-end="4908"><span role="text"><strong data-start="4790" data-end="4908">Osceola Honra a los Oficiales Caídos Durante la Ceremonia Conmemorativa de las Fuerzas del Orden 2026 en Kissimmee</strong></span></h2>
<p data-start="4910" data-end="5296">KISSIMMEE — Oficiales de las fuerzas del orden, funcionarios electos, familiares y residentes de la comunidad se reunieron el miércoles por la mañana en Bible Baptist Church en Kissimmee para la Ceremonia Conmemorativa de las Fuerzas del Orden 2026, un solemne homenaje a los oficiales y personal correccional del Condado Osceola que fallecieron en cumplimiento del deber y fuera de él.</p>
<p data-start="5298" data-end="5539">La ceremonia contó con la participación de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Osceola, la Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida, el Departamento de Policía de Kissimmee, el Departamento de Policía de St. Cloud y Correcciones del Condado Osceola.</p>
<p data-start="5541" data-end="5762">Uno de los momentos más emotivos ocurrió durante la Presentación de Coronas y el Pase de Lista de los Héroes, dirigido por el jefe de policía de Kissimmee Charles Broadway y el jefe de policía de St. Cloud Douglas Goerke.</p>
<p data-start="5764" data-end="6057">“Este memorial trata de asegurar que los hombres y mujeres que dieron todo al servicio de sus comunidades nunca sean olvidados,” dijo Goerke. “Todos los días, los oficiales salen a trabajar sin saber si regresarán a casa con sus familias. Hoy honramos a quienes hicieron el máximo sacrificio.”</p>
<p data-start="6059" data-end="6278">Durante la ceremonia también se recordó a los oficiales caídos en cumplimiento del deber y a otros miembros de las agencias locales que fallecieron fuera del servicio, reconociendo sus años de dedicación a la comunidad.</p>
<p data-start="6280" data-end="6529">Al concluir la ceremonia, los asistentes guardaron silencio mientras una solemne salva de 21 disparos resonó en los terrenos de la iglesia antes de la interpretación de Echo Taps, cerrando el homenaje con un emotivo tributo a los héroes caídos. 🖤💙</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="o592u9" data-start="6536" data-end="6604"><span role="text"><strong data-start="6539" data-end="6604">Osceola Homenageia Oficiais Caídos em Cerimônia Memorial 2026</strong></span></h2>
<p data-start="6606" data-end="6829">KISSIMMEE — Oficiais das forças de segurança, familiares e líderes comunitários se reuniram em Kissimmee para a Cerimônia Memorial das Forças da Ordem 2026, homenageando homens e mulheres que perderam suas vidas em serviço.</p>
<p data-start="6831" data-end="6999">Agências incluindo o Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Kissimmee Police, St. Cloud Police e Osceola County Corrections participaram da cerimônia.</p>
<p data-start="7001" data-end="7191">“Todos os dias, oficiais colocam o distintivo sem saber se voltarão para casa,” disse o chefe da polícia de St. Cloud, Douglas Goerke. “Hoje honramos aqueles que fizeram o sacrifício final.”</p>
<p data-start="7193" data-end="7302" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">A cerimônia terminou com uma salva de 21 tiros e a execução de Echo Taps em homenagem aos heróis caídos. 🖤💙</p>
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<p data-start="88" data-end="333">KISSIMMEE — The City of Kissimmee is inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of celebration, culture, music, and reflection during its annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 13, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park’s Veterans Lawn.</p>
<p data-start="335" data-end="611">The community-wide celebration will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will commemorate Juneteenth, the historic holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the United States while honoring the history, resilience, and lasting contributions of the African American community.</p>
<p data-start="613" data-end="840">Festival organizers say the event is designed to bring residents and visitors together through live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities, and local vendors in a welcoming atmosphere centered around unity and freedom.</p>
<p data-start="842" data-end="1133">This year’s event will feature live music performances by 69 Boyz and Tyesha Williams, with entertainment hosted by comedian Tight Mike. Guests can also enjoy a block party atmosphere with food trucks, community engagement opportunities, and activities for all ages throughout the afternoon.</p>
<p data-start="1135" data-end="1372">Held along the scenic Kissimmee Lakefront, the Juneteenth Festival continues to serve as both a celebration and an opportunity for education and community connection as residents gather to recognize an important part of American history.</p>
<p data-start="1374" data-end="1415">The event is free and open to the public.</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1wc35rv" data-start="0" data-end="13">En Español<br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">La Ciudad de Kissimmee Celebrará Juneteenth con Festival Comunitario en Kissimmee Lakefront Park</span></h3>
<p data-start="117" data-end="354">KISSIMMEE — La Ciudad de Kissimmee invita a la comunidad a reunirse para una tarde de celebración, cultura, música y reflexión durante su Festival anual de Juneteenth el sábado 13 de junio en el Veterans Lawn de Kissimmee Lakefront Park.</p>
<p data-start="356" data-end="628">La celebración comunitaria se llevará a cabo de 12 p.m. a 4 p.m. y conmemorará Juneteenth, la histórica festividad que reconoce el fin de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos, mientras honra la historia, resiliencia y contribuciones duraderas de la comunidad afroamericana.</p>
<p data-start="630" data-end="877">Los organizadores del festival señalaron que el evento está diseñado para reunir a residentes y visitantes a través de entretenimiento en vivo, comida, actividades familiares y vendedores locales en un ambiente enfocado en la unidad y la libertad.</p>
<p data-start="879" data-end="1231">El evento de este año contará con presentaciones musicales en vivo de 69 Boyz y Tyesha Williams, además de entretenimiento presentado por el comediante Tight Mike. Los asistentes también podrán disfrutar de un ambiente de block party con food trucks, actividades para todas las edades y oportunidades de participación comunitaria durante toda la tarde.</p>
<p data-start="1233" data-end="1496">Celebrado a orillas del lago en Kissimmee Lakefront Park, el Festival de Juneteenth continúa sirviendo como una celebración y una oportunidad educativa y de conexión comunitaria mientras los residentes reconocen una parte importante de la historia estadounidense.</p>
<p data-start="1498" data-end="1541">El evento es gratuito y abierto al público.</p>
<p data-start="1543" data-end="1611">Más información disponible en: <span class="" data-state="closed"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Festival Juneteenth de la Ciudad de Kissimmee</a></span></p>
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<h3 data-section-id="o5gop6" data-start="1614" data-end="1629">Em Português<br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">Festival Juneteenth acontecerá em Kissimmee no dia 13 de junho</span></h3>
<p data-start="1699" data-end="1850">KISSIMMEE — A Cidade de Kissimmee realizará o Festival Juneteenth no sábado, 13 de junho, das 12h às 16h, no Veterans Lawn do Kissimmee Lakefront Park.</p>
<p data-start="1852" data-end="2020">O evento celebrará a liberdade, a cultura e as contribuições da comunidade afro-americana com música ao vivo, food trucks, atividades para famílias e vendedores locais.</p>
<p data-start="2022" data-end="2120">As atrações musicais incluem 69 Boyz e Tyesha Williams, com apresentação do comediante Tight Mike.</p>
<p data-start="2122" data-end="2162">O evento é gratuito e aberto ao público.</p>
<p data-start="2164" data-end="2222" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Mais informações em: <span class="" data-state="delayed-open" aria-describedby="radix-_r_2db_"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-describedby="radix-_r_2db_">Festival Juneteenth da Cidade de Kissimmee</a></span></p>
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