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 Osceola Council on Aging now offers an opportunity for collaboration with various colleges and universities hosting both bachelor’ and master’s level social work internships as a synergistic approach to support the mental health and wellness of Osceola seniors.Students from Florida State…

In an effort to refill reclamation water facility storage tanks depleted by high consumption, Toho Water Authority announced Wednesday it will be shutting off reclaimed irrigation services in the St. Cloud area during midday non-watering times. This will occur from Tuesday to Saturday from 10…

The St Cloud Chamber of Commerce held its 42nd annual Golf Tournament Friday, May 3 at the Royal St. Cloud Golf Links. It was a “Cinco De Mayo” theme day with tacos, tequila, plenty of fun and over 200 players competing.The team that took home the big prize and bragging rights was none other than…

Thursday May 2 was observed across the country as National Day of Prayer, and groups gathered outside Osceola County’s Administration Building and Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office and at the St.Cloud Lakefront to give heartfelt thanks and prayer for the military, leadership, families, gather together…

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 Longhorns to a 4-3 win over Treasure Coast in a Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal game Tuesday at Longhorn Field.In posting the 10th win in its…

Down two sets to one and trailing early in the fourth and fifth sets, St. Cloud won its first-ever boys volleyball regional playoff match Tuesday in comeback fashion. With backs to the wall, the Bulldogs (20-6) leaned heavily on hitters Enrique Soto and Will Sutphen to pull out a 25-13, 14-25…

If you work, live or spend extended time in downtown Kissimmee and its nearby blocks, you’ve seen the wrapped Tesla sedans roaming about.They make up the Freebee ride share service, an app-based ride-share service providing that “last mile” of transport from the Sunrail and bus Intermodal Station…

While Florida gas prices rose to 2024 highs prior to the weekend, there may be good news on the horizon for what you pay at the pump.AAA reported the state average reached $3.64 per gallon on Friday. That tied the 2024 high, which was set in mid-April. The state average has since declined…