Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
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🏘️ Community
Spectrum expanded its broadband service in Osceola County to over 2,000 homes & small businesses and announced a $15,000 grant for the Buen Vecino Digital Learning Lab at the new senior living community's grand opening this Friday, with local leaders joining the ribbon cutting.
🏛️ Government
On Monday, July 20, Rep. Maxwell Frost sent a letter to Delaware North at Disney’s EPCOT asking for details on wage policies after cooks at Tutto Italia alleged unpaid pre-shift work—workers are seeking roughly $134,000 plus legal fees.
KUA Board Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Policymaker Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association at its conference banquet in Palm Beach in recognition of his leadership for public power utilities.
He has served on the board since 2015 and worked with lawmakers to support community-owned utilities.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reminds families that its Autism Initiative — a voluntary program offering free decals and registration to flag a residence in the dispatch system — helps improve emergency responses by guiding deputies to tailor communication for individuals with autism. The effort is available now for residents in unincorporated areas.
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Kissimmee Back to School Jam
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center — Free entry — A family-friendly event offering free back-to-school supplies to help students prepare for the upcoming year.
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