About Us
Welcome to Osceola County, where the future is not just a destination but a journey of innovation and progress.
Where we come from…
Formed on May 12th, 1887 from portions of Orange County and Brevard County, Osceola County became Florida’s 40th county. Named after the famed Seminole leader, this area was a transportation hub in the late nineteenth century for riverboats and railroad. It readily began a cattle, sugar, and lumber-based economy.
Osceola County’s 1,506 square miles include the cities of Kissimmee (incorporated in 1883 and the county seat) and St. Cloud (incorporated in 1911), as well as numerous communities. The city of Kissimmee has always had a strong historical association with the Florida cattle frontier, and the city of St. Cloud has roots that trace back to a northern land baron who began a sugar plantation in 1881.
What’s next…
Embracing the vision of “being first to what’s next,” Osceola County is on a dynamic path towards shaping tomorrow’s landscape. At the heart of this vision is a commitment to diversifying the economy, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering sustainable growth.
The County continues to pursue diversifying its economy and creating the conditions for high wage job creation in other sectors more resilient to economic downturns, like Manufacturing and Research & Development, and has made NeoCity the centerpiece of this initiative.