A proposed agreement between the city and the Boys and Girls Club to operate a new community center to be built at Hopkins Park — its community center is shown here — led to discussion about the possibility of downsizing the entire construction project. (Photo/Hopkins Heroes)
While Amendment 3 was a popular topic during Monday's meeting, the county proposed a $2.44 billion budget for the Fiscal 2026-27 year, down from just over $3 billion in 2025-26.
(Graphic/Sa’Von Smith, Project You Matter)
Friends and neighbors wish U.S. Navy veteran Oather Gardner a happy 100th birthday Sunday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Oather Gardner, who enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a 17-year-old just in time to serve in the Pacific theater in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday in St. Cloud.Sunday afternoon, Gardner witnessed a parade of well-wishers from the Osceola veterans community, escorted by the St.
Here's a list of events offering backpack and supply giveaways, free haircuts, uniform swaps, and family fun, with local organizations stepping up to support students and families.
Longtime local physician Dr. John Littell will cease seeing patients at his Kissimmee practice, Littell Family Medicine, starting in September.
Veteran's Voice — July 23, 2026
The Orlando Lions celebrate a goal by Ivan Angulo in a 4-0 rout of the San Jose Earthquakes late Wednesday night. (Photo/OCSC Media)
St. Cloud softball Coach Ray Whobrey will have to look to another pitcher next year after hurler and hitter Addison Felblinger capped off her Bulldogs’ career with another impressive season. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
Osceola High's Bobby Sippio, who played briefly in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, is a member of the staff of the Orlando Pirates of the Indoor Football League.
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The Soldier City Market is one of the many events going on Saturday in St. Cloud. (Graphic/City of St. Cloud)
The Association of Poinciana Village’s Back to School Bash Aug. 1 is one of a number of such events coming up in Poinciana. (Graphic/APV)
