This June will mark eight years since the tragic death of 49 club goers and the harm of many others at the Pulse nightclub near downtown Orlando.While the city of Orlando and owners of the land the bustling night spot sat on continue to negotiate and plan for a true memorial to those lost and the…
Corporate juggernauts are coming to dominate the U.S. healthcare system.UnitedHealth now employs 10% of all physicians in the United States. Hospitals signed up more than 58,000 new physician employees and acquired nearly 5,000 private practices between 2019 and the end of 2021. Amazon and CVS are…
“Rent eats first.” Those three words, shared matter-of-factly by a neighbor as she sought food assistance at a local distribution, have stayed in my mind since I first heard them. They describe a dilemma—and silent crisis— many families are struggling with right now.Hunger is real. It is urgent.…
The softball season came to a crashing halt for county teams on Thursday night in the regional quarterfinal round of the Region 7A-3 playoffs.District champion Osceola (6-2 at home to Palm Beach Gardens), OBC champion Harmony (15-0 at Port St. Lucie Centennial) and St. Cloud (2-0 to Wellington) all…
Three historic properties in historic downtown St. Cloud received building plaques last week at an event was part of the Historic Preservation Month celebration hosted by the City of St. Cloud and the St. Cloud Main Street.The properties awarded plaques were 1105 Pennsylvania Ave., completed in…
St. Cloud’s Economic Development website, www. centerplaceforbusiness. com, has received the 2024 Innovation in Marketing award from the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). This marks the first FEDC award the City has received, the city said.The website, was recognized for its “innovative…
At 12 years old, Willow Stine still hadn’t spoken. Her mother, Kristi, wasn’t sure if she could. It was no surprise, given what Willow had been through in the first decade of her life: being abandoned on the streets of China at two and a half years old, spending the next six and a half years being…
The Senior Smiles Osceola denture program, funded in 2023 and kicked off earlier this year, is expanding throughout Osceola County.County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb announced Tuesday that $50,000 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars will be used to treat around 45 senior patients in…
Some St. Cloud Little League players got a major league virtual visit after practice Sunday when the local Diamondbacks had a chance to FaceTime with Merrill Kelly, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Little League Diamondbacks, or “baby snakes,” as Coach Josh White calls them, seemed…
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Sunday at its training driving pad in Harmony to unveil Operation Ride SMART (Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques) to promote motorcycle safety, welcome law enforcement participating in a 600-mile ride, and to kick off National Motorcycle…
Submitted by FLHSMCV — May is Share the Road Month. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA), Florida Police Chief’s Association (FPCA), the Florida Trucking…
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In recognition of Water Reuse Week (May 19-25), Toho Water Authority is highlighting the importance…
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Three historic properties in historic downtown St. Cloud received building plaques last week at an…
Debbie Daniel
At 12 years old, Willow Stine still hadn’t spoken. Her mother, Kristi, wasn’t sure if she could. It…
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This June will mark eight years since the tragic death of 49 club goers and the harm of many others at the Pulse nightclub near downtown Orlando.
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St. Cloud’s Economic Development website, www. centerplaceforbusiness. com, has received the 2024 Innovation in Marketing award from the Florida Economic…
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The Senior Smiles Osceola denture program, funded in 2023 and kicked off earlier this year, is expanding throughout Osceola County.County Commissioner Cheryl…
Ming Henry
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Sunday at its training driving pad in Harmony to unveil Operation Ride SMART (Safe Motorcycle and…
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The softball season came to a crashing halt for county teams on Thursday night in the regional quarterfinal round of the Region 7A-3 playoffs.District champion…
Debbie Daniel
Some St. Cloud Little League players got a major league virtual visit after practice Sunday when the local Diamondbacks had a chance to FaceTime with Merrill…
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Clayton Williams broke up a 1-1 tie with a two-run single in the fifth inning, and Ashton Maggorian pitched 3 1/3 innings of two-hit ball to lead the Harmony…
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The 2024 Drowning Awareness 5k Run/Walk, an event by Safety First PediAquatics Life Guardians, Safety First PediAquatics and the Marketects will be at the St.…
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Senior Smiles Osceola is affordable and accessible dental services. Senior Smiles will be in the Poinciana area on Tuesday, May 14 from 9 a.m.…
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At the McCormick Research Institute’s Derby: Horses, Hats and Heroes Day, he spirit of the Kentucky Derby meets the charitable programs at McCormick’s (4651…
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