Hickory Tree Road, between U.S. Highway 192 on the east and the new zero-lot line subdivisions of homes going up near Deer Run Road, is one of the few remaining quiet, desolate stretches of road left in Osceola County.The nearest house is a mile and a half away in either direction, around at least…
Considering St. Cloud’s population was listed as 4,353 residents in the 1960 census, and with Kissimmee and Orlando only a few minutes away thanks to low traffic volume at the time, it is hard to believe a hospital was constructed in the town by 1964.Last week, the hospital leadership and staff…
A 30-year Osceola County tradition ended this weekend when the last shots were fired during the last Battle of Narcoossee Mill, the annual Civil War reenactment held at Ralph V. Chisholm Park in Narcoossee that started in the 1990s.One of the reasons stated for ending the event is the extensive…
Starting Monday, Hemlock Avenue in Poinciana at the Marigold Avenue intersection will be closed for what officials say will be 45 days. The reason for this closure is to add a dedicated right and left turn lanes along the northbound and southbound roadway to the Marigold Avenue intersection. Other…
Wednesday: The Osceola Magic defeated the Iowa Wolves, 142-124, at the Silver Spurs Arena Wednesday night, securing a first-round bye in the NBA G League playoffs with the win. It was a bounce-back from a loss to Iowa Monday where the Magic turned the ball over 24 times.Mac McClung scored a game-…
The Central Florida Animal Reserve’s Big Cat springtime Sip and Stroll fundraising event was Sunday. Guests to the reserve were greeted by wonderful weather—and the equally wonderfully-big tigers and other cats CFAR houses east of St. Cloud.The day included a self-guided walk among the big cat…
A Kissimmee man has been indicted on charges of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, the Department of Justice has announced.If convicted, Rene Bravo, 57, faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Bravo that the…
News Service of Florida — With the state preparing for a legal challenge from the tech industry, Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a high-profile bill aimed at keeping children off social-media platforms.“You better believe, I am going to fight like hell to uphold this in court,” Attorney General…
TUESDAY UPDATE: The city's Transfer Station continues to accept cash payments only, and asks customers to bring small denomination bills if possible. Toho Water Authority’s customer service office at City Hall remains closed.City officials have yet to confirm if the cyberattack was domestic or…
It’s that time of year again when the clocks go forward, sunshine and higher temperatures are more consistent — welcome to Spring!But we aren’t the only ones excited about spring. Turf pests tend to emerge when temperatures begin to rise consistently.Let's shine a spotlight on the Chinch Bug. This…
For a third consecutive year and fifth time in the last seven, St. Cloud is the Orange Belt Conference boys weightlifting team champions. Friday, the Bulldogs won both the Olympic (clean-and-jerk plus snatch) and traditional (clean-and-jerk plus bench press) titles at Harmony’s Butler Gym.Although…
Considering St. Cloud’s population was listed as 4,353 residents in the 1960 census, and with…
A 30-year Osceola County tradition ended this weekend when the last shots were fired during the…
The Central Florida Animal Reserve’s Big Cat springtime Sip and Stroll fundraising event was Sunday…
Hickory Tree Road, between U.S. Highway 192 on the east and the new zero-lot line subdivisions of homes going up near Deer Run Road, is one of the few remaining quiet, desolate stretches of road left in Osceola County.
Starting Monday, Hemlock Avenue in Poinciana at the Marigold Avenue intersection will be closed for what officials say will be 45 days. The reason for this…
News Service of Florida — With the state preparing for a legal challenge from the tech industry, Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a high-profile bill aimed at…
TUESDAY UPDATE: The city's Transfer Station continues to accept cash payments only, and asks customers to bring small denomination bills if possible. Toho…
Wednesday: The Osceola Magic defeated the Iowa Wolves, 142-124, at the Silver Spurs Arena Wednesday night, securing a first-round bye in the NBA G League…
For a third consecutive year and fifth time in the last seven, St. Cloud is the Orange Belt Conference boys weightlifting team champions. Friday, the Bulldogs…
The Osceola Magic had an eventful road trip to Alabama this week ahead of a week-long home stand that will mark the end of the regular season.But that's not…
It’s that time of year again when the clocks go forward, sunshine and higher temperatures are more consistent — welcome to Spring!But we aren’t the only ones…
Spring officially started March 19, but those dates are kind of nebulous in Florida—it can be both cold (relatively) and hot (90 in March? That’s hot!). With…
The application period is now open for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program. This annual educational…