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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay in a legal battle about a controversial Florida education law. 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay in a legal battle about a controversial Florida education law. 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Education law appeal put on hold

Jim Saunders
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
News Service of Florida A federal appeals court has put on hold a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools, after attorneys said they were in settlement talks.
The Corvettes of the Collection of Dr. Mark Davis will highlight the 2024 Mecum Kissimmee collector car auction Jan. 2-14 at Osceola Heritage Park. PHOTO/MECUM

The Corvettes of the Collection of Dr. Mark Davis will highlight the 2024 Mecum Kissimmee collector car auction Jan. 2-14 at Osceola Heritage Park. PHOTO/MECUM

2024 Mecum Kissimmee — a Corvette lover’s dream

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Are you a Corvette fan? If so, the Mecum Kissimmee 2024 auto auction will be squarely in your lane his January at Osceola Heritage Park. Mecum Auctions announced Tuesday the event will take place Jan.
State Rep. Paula Stark is helping launch a "Build a Bill" contest in middle school civics classes. FILE PHOTO

State Rep. Paula Stark is helping launch a "Build a Bill" contest in middle school civics classes. FILE PHOTO

Have a legislative idea? Want to design a bill? Get with your state House member!

Ken Jackson
Monday, September 11, 2023
State Rep. Paula Stark (R-St. Cloud), whose district 47 represents Buenaventura Lakes and the city limits of St. Cloud, is working with the School District of Osceola County to launch a unique “Build A Bill” Competition with middle school Civics students.
BankFlorida Market President Tom White (with ceremonial scissors) cuts the ribbon on the bank’s new St. Cloud branch Thursday. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BankFlorida Market President Tom White (with ceremonial scissors) cuts the ribbon on the bank’s new St. Cloud branch Thursday. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BankFlorida cuts ribbon on St. Cloud “community bank” branch

Ken Jackson
Monday, September 11, 2023
Less than a year after breaking ground on its new branch location at U.S. Highway 192 and Old Hickory Tree Road, BankFlorida officially cut the ribbon on it Thursday.
Gas prices have dropped about a quarter since their high of $3.85 on Aug. 17. GRAPHIC/AAA

Gas prices have dropped about a quarter since their high of $3.85 on Aug. 17. GRAPHIC/AAA

AAA: Gas prices drop for 3rd week; coincidence or a trend?

News Staff
Monday, September 11, 2023
In mid-August, Florida average gas prices reached an average of $3.85 a gallon. After three weeks of declines, that figure is down to $3.61 as of Sunday.  But, it may be more of a coincidence than a trend, as speculation that the price of oil will soon rise, taking gas prices with it.
Neighborhoods near Hickory Tree Road and Alligator Lake Road northwest of the aforementioned lake are scheduled for Toho Water line flushing this week. PHOTO/TOHO WATER

Neighborhoods near Hickory Tree Road and Alligator Lake Road northwest of the aforementioned lake are scheduled for Toho Water line flushing this week. PHOTO/TOHO WATER

Live along Hickory Tree and Alligator Lake in St. Cloud? Your water lines may get flushed this week

Submitted By Toho Water Authority
Monday, September 11, 2023
Neighborhoods near Hickory Tree Road and Alligator Lake Road northwest of the aforementioned lake are scheduled for flushing in targeted areas of the City of St. Cloud next week, Sept. 11-15. Those areas are likely to experience a temporary drop in water pressure and discolored water.
The future rescue staff of St. Cloud Fire Department Station 34 take part in Friday’s ceremonial groundbreaking. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The future rescue staff of St. Cloud Fire Department Station 34 take part in Friday’s ceremonial groundbreaking. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

St. Cloud breaks ground on Fire Station 34 on Nora Tyson

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 8, 2023
By the end of 2023, the St. Cloud Fire Department hopes to serve residents on the east side of the county in a quicker and better fashion. The city ceremoniously broke ground Friday on Fire Station 34 on Nora Tyson Road, just east of Narcoossee Road and north of U.S. Highway 192.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution local chapters presented booklets to be distributed to all Osceola County fifth graders for Constitution Day the week of Sept. 17. PHOTO/JOSHUA STEVENS DAR

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution local chapters presented booklets to be distributed to all Osceola County fifth graders for Constitution Day the week of Sept. 17. PHOTO/JOSHUA STEVENS DAR

County fifth graders receive Constitution booklets courtesy of local DAR chapters

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
Last week, local chapters of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), the Joshua Stevens Chapter of St. Cloud and Abraham Salle Chapter of Celebration, presented 5,900 Constitution booklets to the Osceola County School District ahead of Constitution Day on Sunday, Sept.
A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.

A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.

Courts grapple with death penalty change

Dara Kam
Friday, September 8, 2023
News Service of Florida A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.
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