College Honors for Local Scholars
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has vowed to end vaccine mandates. (News Service of Florida file photo)
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Every year, thousands of people write letters to Santa. The postal service removes personal details and posts the letters on their website, where individuals or groups can read the letters and choose one – or more – to adopt. (Photo/USPSoperationsanta.com)
Friday, October 23, 2026
For families already struggling to cover rent, groceries and fuel, the approaching holidays can bring added financial pressure, putting Christmas gifts out of reach.The U.S. Postal Service offers a way for others to step in, play Santa, and help make children’s Christmas wishes come true through...
Help Now of Osceola County’s Tammy Douglass, Christina Montolvo and Andie Hinman planted a new bougainvillea tree while artist Jules Ross touches up a domestic violence awareness mural she first painted in 2021 in downtown Kissimmee in honor of Christina’s sister Nicole Montalvo, who was a high-profile violence victim in 2019. (Photos/Ken Jackson)
This map shows where an aerial contractor is scheduled to spray for mosquitoes from Thursday through Sunday. (Map/Osceola County)
Araoluwa Afolabi earned his place in the 2026 National Civic Bee by placing third in the local competition hosted by The Osceola Chamber. (Photo/The Osceola Chamber)
The St. Cloud Bulldogs react to getting and retaining the Brass Bugle trophy after narrowly defeating Harmony, 14-7, Friday. (Photo/Katie Williams)
Osceola's Javontay Barnett, shown here in the Kowboys' win over Lake Mary, filled in at quarterback Friday at Bartow and nearly led his team to victory with contributions on the ground, through the air and in the return game. (Photo/Taylor McFee)
TOUCHDOWN TIME — Week 10
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Halloween Bingo with APV is one of two Bingo events going on that day.
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