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…
Some of the very best high school softball talent from across Florida will gather next week for the annual Roger Jones Kissimmee Klassic.Thirty-two teams across two brackets, including five teams ranked in the top 12 in the state, will gather at the Fortune Road Softball Complex April 4-6.Last year…
By Stacy McClandMost people have heard the phrase Power of Attorney and have some idea of what it entails. But, a Power of Attorney can actually mean many different things and serve many different functions.First of all, let’s understand the basics. There are two primary people in a Power of…
The rain cleared up just in time for the grand opening of the Downtown St. Cloud Farmer’s Market Saturday, and the streets around City Hall were full of shoppers.“I was anticipating this fun market! I’m so glad there’s another event to attend on weekend mornings,” said shopper Amanda Borrero, who…
The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.1 percent unemployment rate in February, unchanged from January.The report broke rates down by county, with Osceola at 3.6 percent, tied for the 33rd lowest—right in the middle of the state’s 67 counties.…
Danielle’s story is a familiar one. All she ever wanted was someone to see her, know her … love her. But she lived with the fear that no one would. So, when Rob started noticing her and they began dating, she thought her dreams were coming true. Months into the relationship, when Rob started…
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…
Double C Bar Ranch Blueberries opened last weekend. This blueberry U-pick-‘em farm is a fun filled day out in the country about 15 miles south of St. Cloud at 4200 Canoe Creek Road on the way down to Kenansville. In addition to the $6 per pound blueberries, there are oak-fire grilled burgers, fresh…
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…
Wednesday, March 20 marked the return of the Osceola County Council on Aging’s annual Community Champion event.The recurring event aims at educating influential members of the community, such as elected officials and legislators, about the Meals on Wheels senior food delivery service.Additionally…
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…
By Stacy McClandMost people have heard the phrase Power of Attorney and have some idea of what it…
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…
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 Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.1 percent unemployment rate in February, unchanged from January.The…
Danielle’s story is a familiar one. All she ever wanted was someone to see her, know her … love her. But she lived with the fear that no one would. So, when…
Wednesday, March 20 marked the return of the Osceola County Council on Aging’s annual Community Champion event.The recurring event aims at educating…
Some of the very best high school softball talent from across Florida will gather next week for the annual Roger Jones Kissimmee Klassic.Thirty-two teams…
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 rain cleared up just in time for the grand opening of the Downtown St. Cloud Farmer’s Market Saturday, and the streets around City Hall were full of…
Double C Bar Ranch Blueberries opened last weekend. This blueberry U-pick-‘em farm is a fun filled day out in the country about 15 miles south of St. Cloud at…
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…