Osceola County, Florida
Osceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.

History
Osceola County was created in 1887. It was named for the Indian leader Osceola, whose name means "Singer of the Black Drink."