State Road 534.You can’t find it on a local map—at least for now.That’s the working designation for the eastern extension of Osceola Parkway, and the anticipated toll road corridor that’s been approved by both the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and the Central Florida Expressway…
Annually, the Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America (soon to be called Souting America) gathers to honor someone in Osceola County who embodies and applies Scouting’s principles in their everyday and professional life.In a “home game” for this year’s honoree at Osceola Heritage Park…
Adventurous program instructor opportunities with Parks & RecreationThe City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department has put out the call to qualified individuals or businesses to conduct aquatic, athletic, recreational, and enrichment programs for all ages from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30…
The 80th anniversary year celebration continues in a couple weeks at the Silver Spurs Arena with the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo on May 31 and June 1.Despite a changing world and changing county, the iconic Tradition Rides On, as the rodeo continues the yearlong celebration honoring its enduring…
A severe shortage of teachers has spurred new ideas of how to bring more educators into the workforce. To stem the tide, Valencia College and the Orange and Osceola school districts have unveiled a new program allowing students to earn their elementary school teaching certification while working as…
The St. Cloud Police Department is using state funds to add patrols that will help keep a lookout for distracted drivers.Over two days last week, St. Cloud Police units partnered with Best Foot Forward to work special details designed to educate drivers and enforce laws related to crosswalk safety…
Osceola County will be heavily represented when the FHSAA hosts the Class 3A (Friday) and Class 4A (Saturday) state track Championships at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.To automatically qualify, athletes needed to finish first or second in their events at last week’s regional…
On May 7, Polk County Commissioners approved a contract for construction of a new Sheriff’s office substation in Poinciana. The station will be built at 9530 Marigold Ave., less than a mile north of Lake Hatchineha Road This station is expected to serve the anticipated growth…
The Downtown St. Cloud Food and Arts Festival takes place in on Friday, May 17 from 5-9 p.m. This is an opportunity to sample local eateries, enjoy foods, drinks, sweets, live music, local vendors and more. Purchase 10 tickets for $30. Each ticket equals 1 sample. Tickets may be…
Safety First Pediaquatics, a St. Cloud group working to eradicate childhood drowning, held its second Drowning Awareness 5K Run at the St. Cloud Lakefront Saturday.Some 135 runners and walkers of all ages joined Marley the Manatee and participated and made the jogging path along Lakeshore Boulevard…
The 150th Kentucky Derby took place on Saturday, May 4, and about 90 local Derby fans converged on the Osceola County Therapeutic Equestrian Center in St. Cloud to watch the “Run for the Roses” first leg of the Triple Crown and raise money for a great veteran cause. The Equestrian Center was…
David Chivers
A severe shortage of teachers has spurred new ideas of how to bring more educators into the…
Ken Jackson
The St. Cloud Police Department is using state funds to add patrols that will help keep a lookout…
News Staff
Safety First Pediaquatics, a St. Cloud group working to eradicate childhood drowning, held its…
Ken Jackson
State Road 534. You can’t find it on a local map—at least for now.
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Ken Jackson
Annually, the Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America (soon to be called Souting America) gathers to honor someone in Osceola County who embodies…
News Staff
Adventurous program instructor opportunities with Parks & RecreationThe City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department has put out the call to…
News Staff
The St. Cloud City Council Thursday night approved — albeit by a 3-2 decision — a mediated settlement, which avoids litigation, with the contractor that …
Sports
J. Daniel Pearson
Osceola County will be heavily represented when the FHSAA hosts the Class 3A (Friday) and Class 4A (Saturday) state track Championships at the University of…
News Staff
The clock finally struck midnight – figuratively and literally -- for the Harmony baseball team Monday into Tuesday. Vero Beach’s Caleb Wood delivered a two-…
J. Daniel Pearson
After Harmony defeated Treasure Coast in a regional quarterfinal last week, DH Clayton Williams said the secret to the Longhorns season was that he and his…
Lifestyle
Ken Jackson
The 80th anniversary year celebration continues in a couple weeks at the Silver Spurs Arena with the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo on May 31 and June 1.Despite a…
News Staff
On May 7, Polk County Commissioners approved a contract for construction of a new Sheriff’s office substation in Poinciana. The station will be…
Lisa Goldmacher
The Downtown St. Cloud Food and Arts Festival takes place in on Friday, May 17 from 5-9 p.m. This is an opportunity to sample local eateries, enjoy foods…
