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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…