Category Archives: Community Advocacy
Stay fit and stay healthy, enjoy the beauty of a nearby Kissimmee Trail
Over the last year, most of us found ourselves within our homes more than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic had changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined. Social isolation, financial stress, and a lack of exercise were all part of what “staying home” meant. As we continue to move more toward… Read More »
New stimulus checks on the way, beware of scammers and identity theft
With another round of stimulus checks making their way to Americans via direct deposit payments or checks that will be mailed out in the coming weeks, there is little doubt that scammers will amp up for another round of attempted fraud. In previous rounds, the Better Business Bureau received multiple reports from people who… Read More »
Kissimmee’s Chambers Park Vaccination Site has Capacity for 200 No-cost Shots Daily
Osceola County’s first community COVID-19 vaccination site at the City of Kissimmee’s Chambers Park Community Center has opened in a collaboration between the Osceola County Office of Emergency Management, Florida Department of Health in Osceola County, and Florida Department of Emergency Management. At the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, this site and five others… Read More »
City of Kissimmee receives Quiet Zone Designation for trains passing through Downtown
The City of Kissimmee received the Quiet Zone designation after making safety improvements in February 2021, which will allow for trains passing through downtown Kissimmee, between Donegan Avenue and Clay Street, not to blow their horn during regular operation. The Quiet Zone designation means trains will not sound horns but may still do so… Read More »
No Senior Should or Needs to Go Hungry – Sign up for “March for Meals 5K Run & Walk
The Osceola Council on Aging “Meals on Wheels” program will host the national 2021 March for Meals campaign by kicking off “The March for Meals 5K Walk & Run sponsored by Kissimmee Utility Authority.” The event will take place on Saturday, March 13th at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park and will include a 5K run… Read More »
Osceola School Board approves Ready. Set. RESTART! plan for second semester after Governor visit
On Tuesday the Osceola County School Board approved Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace’s plan for when students return to school for the second semester after Winter Break on January 4, 2021. Plans for the second semester continue to include three options of learning for parents and students to select from. The goal is to provide… Read More »
Osceola County Judge unites two new forever families, partners with Embrace Families
National Adoption Day takes place every November, and this year ceremonies looked a bit different, with limited face-to-face interactions and virtual meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic – but the tradition of uniting families across the country the week before Thanksgiving remained the same. In Osceola County, Judge Laura Shaffer met two families and… Read More »
Florida Department of Health offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season.
As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida Department of Health is sharing these health and safety recommendations so we can all enjoy the holiday season while staying safe and healthy. Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 During… Read More »
Draper Law Office, Open for Business Safely and Virtually Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As we all know, this is a time of great uncertainty, concern, confusion, and even fear as we attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, Florida, and in Osceola County. At Draper Law Office we’re well aware of the current stress level in the community, and the severity of the… Read More »
Coronavirus and common sense go hand-in-washed-hand
During this time of unrest and uncertainty as our nation’s and world’s health leaders tackle the Coronavirus issue, here are some common-sense facts and ideas to carry out calmly and matter-of-factly. According to Osceola County’s leadership, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county is a fluid situation that will most likely change…. Read More »
