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Leachate, a by-product of rainwater that filters through the waste at a landfill, from JED Landfill (pictured) will be returning to the St. Cloud sewage treatment plant. FILE PHOTO

Leachate, a by-product of rainwater that filters through the waste at a landfill, from JED Landfill (pictured) will be returning to the St. Cloud sewage treatment plant. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud settles with landfill operator over leachate operations

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The St. Cloud City Council has reached an agreement to pay Waste Connections of Osceola County, who operates the local JED Landfill, $2.48 million and to resume treating leachate at its sewage treatment plant.
Solid Rock Community Church, a predominantly Caribbean American church community on Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, will celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month on June 25.

Solid Rock Community Church, a predominantly Caribbean American church community on Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, will celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month on June 25.

Solid Rock Church celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month

Donasia Harry
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
History has a way of connecting us to what truly matters. History is the blueprint of our nation, and it tells us where we are now and where we are going in the future.
The crosses for Kissimmee beauty shop owners Luis Conde and Juan Rivera Velasquez were placed side-by-side at a Pulse victim memorial last weekend at the Orange County Regional Historical Center. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The crosses for Kissimmee beauty shop owners Luis Conde and Juan Rivera Velasquez were placed side-by-side at a Pulse victim memorial last weekend at the Orange County Regional Historical Center. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola’s connection to 2016 tragedy lives on

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Sunday marked the sixth anniversary of the horrific Pulse nightclub shooting, when a gunman took the lives of 49 people at the club just south of downtown Orlando. The tragedy took place in Orange County, but its tragic impacts were felt here in Osceola.
Outside of a sign on the door that the school is permanently closed, all signage at St. Cloud Preparatory Academy was removed shortly after the school year ended. The school has surrendered its charter. Outside of a sign on the door that the school is permanently closed, all signage at St. Cloud Preparatory Academy was removed shortly after the school year ended. The school has surrendered its charter. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Outside of a sign on the door that the school is permanently closed, all signage at St. Cloud Preparatory Academy was removed shortly after the school year ended. The school has surrendered its charter. Outside of a sign on the door that the school is permanently closed, all signage at St. Cloud Preparatory Academy was removed shortly after the school year ended. The school has surrendered its charter. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

St. Cloud Prep surrenders charter; will pay teachers into August

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A second Osceola County charter school in the past three months has had issues that required Osceola County School Board action. But, unlike American Classical Charter Academy, whose charter was revoked by the School Board because of its financial and regulatory issues, St.
KUA Wins national Sue Kelly Community Service Award

KUA Wins national Sue Kelly Community Service Award

KUA Wins national Sue Kelly Community Service Award

News Staff
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Submitted by Florida Municipal Power Agency Tuesday, Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) was recognized with a national award by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its continued support of the local community.
Toho Water Authority’s annual sponsorship program is currently accepting requests, with a July 15 deadline.

Toho Water Authority’s annual sponsorship program is currently accepting requests, with a July 15 deadline.

Toho Water Authority issues call for charity sponsorships, community groups fund applications

Submitted By Toho Water Authority
Monday, June 13, 2022
Toho Water Authority’s annual sponsorship program is currently accepting requests for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. To apply, non-profits and community groups should submit online at: tohowater.com/outreach prior to the July 15 deadline.
An operation to corral sexual offenders who remained in violation of state statute netted 56 arrests in Osceola County from March 28 through Friday.

An operation to corral sexual offenders who remained in violation of state statute netted 56 arrests in Osceola County from March 28 through Friday.

Bad apples — Osceola Sheriff’s Office nets 56 sexual offenders over two months

Staff Report
Monday, June 13, 2022
Monday, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office shared the results of an operation to corral sexual offenders who remained in violation of state statute — 56 arrests. In conjunction with the United States Marshals, the department wrapped up Operation Bad Apple, which started March 28, on Friday.
Osceola County schools will have two new principals when school starts back up Aug. 10.

Osceola County schools will have two new principals when school starts back up Aug. 10.

School Board approves new principals for 2022-23

Staff Report
Monday, June 13, 2022
Osceola County schools will have two new principals when school starts back up Aug. 10. The School Board approved these appointments at its June 7 meeting: Dr. La Tonia Harris, Principal at Liberty High School: Dr. Harris replaces Misty Cruz, who will become the principal at Parkway Middle.
Hundreds of ducks waddling their way to victory at Pathway Homes’ benefit Duck Race. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

Hundreds of ducks waddling their way to victory at Pathway Homes’ benefit Duck Race. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

Duck Race 2022 - Racing for a the cause of homelessness

Chris Miller
Monday, June 13, 2022
On your mark, get set, ruffle those feathers, duckies! Friday marked Pathway Homes’ second Duck Race at Island H20 Water Park. These ducks made quite the splash fundraising to prevent homelessness in the Central Florida area.
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