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Kissimmee, Florida is located in Osceola County. Zip codes in Kissimmee, FL include 34741, 34746, and 34745. The median home price in Kissimmee is $120,000 which is roughly $63/per square foot. More Kissimmee information.

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3 hrs ago | Osceola News Gazette

Kissimmee man dies after driving into retention pond

A Kissimmee man was killed early Friday morning after he drove his car off the roadway near The Loop and into a retention pond, where it sunk, authorities said.

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Thu May 23, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

State needs to improve access to trauma care for more Floridians

Legislation debated and passed in the final two weeks of Florida's session concerning access to trauma care triggered a broader public discussion about the allocation of trauma centers in our state and how they may be best positioned to save the lives of those who are acutely injured.

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St. Petersburg Times

Near-record black bear captured in Lake County

A black bear with a healthy appetite for garbage turned out to be a record catch for a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission trapper.

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Osceola News Gazette

Arrest of Poinciana man leads to closed Target burglaries

Angel Diaz, 29, 1002 Morvan Lane of Poinciana, a registered felon, was served a felony warrant Wednesday while in the Osceola County Jail on the burglary charges for possession of a weapon/ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Osceola News Gazette

Victims named in fatal Poinciana crash

Florida Highway Patrol has identified the two victims of a fiery single-car crash at Cypress Parkway and Doverplum Avenue near Poinciana on Sunday.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Felon ripped off Target stores in Central Florida, deputies say

A 29-year-old Poinciana felon is accused of being involved in at least four Target store burglaries in Lake, Orange and Osceola counties, authorities said Thursday.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Osceola News Gazette

Operation Summer Sweep nets 16

The St. Cloud Police Department's Investigative Services Division conducted Operation Summer Sweep on Friday in an attempt to combat illegal narcotic activity within the city limits.

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Osceola News Gazette

Infant mortality rate drops in Osceola County

Even as the United States was reported as the worst industrialized country for infant deaths, recent efforts in Osceola County have started to see those numbers drop locally.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Osceola News Gazette

Services for fallen firefighter begin today

The viewing is today from 5 to 9 p.m. at Osceola Memory Gardens, 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Brothers arrested in Polk rape now suspects in Kissimmee armed robbery

Richard Delgado Cruz, 33, and his brother Danny Delgado Cruz, 29, are suspects in a Poinciana rape and home-invasion robbery and also an armed robbery at a payday-loan store in Kissimmee, investigators said.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Funeral set for Tuesday for Kissimmee Fire Dept. lieutenant

A viewing will be held Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Osceola Memory Gardens, 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road near Kissimmee.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Examiner.com

Managing your time

Life is hectic, let's face it. The workplace can be demanding depending on the kind of work you do.

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Osceola News Gazette

County crime rate dropped overall in 2012

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement today released its 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report, and locally, the news for Osceola County was almost all positive.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Kissimmee firefighter dies in motorcycle crash

Kissimmee Fire Lt. William Manning died this morning on his motorcycle when a motorist struck him as he entered an intersection on Osceola Parkway near Celebration, according to the Florida Highway Patrol .

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WINK-TV Fort Myers

Reports say Washington Nationals won't be coming to Lee Co.

FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Washington Nationals may be close to moving their spring training home...but not to Lee County.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Osceola News Gazette

Family shown 'A Brush of Kindness'

A Saturday morning's work of yard cleaning and a fresh coat of paint meant more to Tim Culpepper than just a better looking house.

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Osceola News Gazette

KPD seeks robbery suspect

At approximately 10 p.m. that night, a black make entered the Raceway at 1205 N. John Young Parkway in Kissimmee and robbed the store clerk with a silver revolver.

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Lansing State Journal

Salon pros spot signs of domestic abuse

* Respect the client's privacy and keep things confidential. * Don't push if a client doesn't want to talk, but communicate your concern.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Click Orlando

Cops: Man sexually battered girl

A 55-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of sexually battering the daughter of a family friend.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Business Journal

Exclusive: Florida Hospital Kissimmee to get new bed tower

It's official: Florida Hospital Kissimmee is getting a new bed tower, according to documents obtained by Orlando Business Journal on May 13.

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