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OCOA President Wendy Ford serving Bob Healy his 50th Anniversary meal

OCOA President Wendy Ford serving Bob Healy his 50th Anniversary meal

Osceola Council on Aging celebrates 50th anniversary

News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Osceola Council on Aging held a virtual Golden Anniversary brunch celebration Oct. 7, complete with meals from Big John’s Rockin BBQ. Over $10,000 was raised through about 225 prepared meals of chicken and waffles — many delivered to sponsors and Meals on Wheels clients as pictured.
Osceola County Association of REALTORS® volunteers participating in the “Clean Up Florida Waters” project. PHOTO/OSCAR

Osceola County Association of REALTORS® volunteers participating in the “Clean Up Florida Waters” project. PHOTO/OSCAR

OSCAR teams up to clean waterways

Submitted By Osceola County Association Of
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Osceola County Association of REALTORS® recently took part in a Florida Realtors® initiative to “Clean Up Florida Waters” by hosting a clean-up day project for its members and their families.
Skywater’s Minnesota semiconductor fab was approved by the Department of Defense’s Trusted Foundry program. The company seeks the same for its Kissimmee site. PHOTO/SKYWATER

Skywater’s Minnesota semiconductor fab was approved by the Department of Defense’s Trusted Foundry program. The company seeks the same for its Kissimmee site. PHOTO/SKYWATER

SkyWater seeks DOD approval at NeoCity

Charlie Reed
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
SkyWater Technology is seeking approval from the U.S. Defense Department to make Osceola County a “trusted foundry” site for military semiconductor production.
County Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Monday. Commissioners are pictured along with members of Help Now, the certified domestic violence center that has provided services for survivors and the children who witness domestic violence in Osceola County for the past 38 years. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

County Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Monday. Commissioners are pictured along with members of Help Now, the certified domestic violence center that has provided services for survivors and the children who witness domestic violence in Osceola County for the past 38 years. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Help Now: Educate kids and teens about domestic violence

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
In October 2019, St. Cloud mother Nicole Montalvo became a victim of murder in a traumatic and devastating act of domestic violence from her abusers, her estranged husband and his father — a fight that went on for multiple years.
Per the CDC’s Data Tracker, the state of Florida is in the “High” category, the third of five categories, for overall COVID-19 risk. SUBMITTED GRAPHIC

Per the CDC’s Data Tracker, the state of Florida is in the “High” category, the third of five categories, for overall COVID-19 risk. SUBMITTED GRAPHIC

Better COVID-19 case news in local schools and across state

Staff Report
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
There is good news at the county and state levels regarding COVID-19 risk numbers. According to daily totals from the Center For Disease Control’s (CDC) Data Tracker (covidactnow.org), Florida has trended into the “High” category for Vulnerability, or overall COVID-19 risk.
At the Silver Spurs Rodeo Appreciation dinner Sept. 30, Spurs sponsors of six and 10 years were given a token of appreciation. Bouchard Insurance, Boot Barn, Toho Water Authority and Clancy & Theys were awarded a personalized buckle, and Experience Kissimmee, Wolf’s Irrigation and Landscape and Kisselback Ford were awarded a set of silver spurs. PHOTOS/SILVER SPURS

At the Silver Spurs Rodeo Appreciation dinner Sept. 30, Spurs sponsors of six and 10 years were given a token of appreciation. Bouchard Insurance, Boot Barn, Toho Water Authority and Clancy & Theys were awarded a personalized buckle, and Experience Kissimmee, Wolf’s Irrigation and Landscape and Kisselback Ford were awarded a set of silver spurs. PHOTOS/SILVER SPURS

Southern Showdown Rodeo Big Boss Dustin Bronson’s debut

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Southern Showdown rodeo at the Silver Spurs Arena last weekend paid out over $32,000 in prize money to professional rodeo cowboys.
Residents view the conceptual Lakefront plan and speak with staff at the Oct. 6 public meeting. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Residents view the conceptual Lakefront plan and speak with staff at the Oct. 6 public meeting. SUBMITTED PHOTO

St. Cloud Lakefront concept presented at workshop

Submitted By The City Of St. Cloud
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A near standing-room-only audience attended the City of St. Cloud’s Oct. 6 workshop to share conceptual plans for the proposed St. Cloud Lakefront Park and Waterways Master Plan. Representatives from the City’s consulting firm GAI briefed the crowd on the conceptual plan. St.
A 34-year-old Kissimmee man died in an accident Tuesday on Interstate 4 that tied up traffic into the mid-morning hours.

A 34-year-old Kissimmee man died in an accident Tuesday on Interstate 4 that tied up traffic into the mid-morning hours.

Kissimmee man killed in early-morning I-4 accident

News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A 34-year-old Kissimmee man died in an accident Tuesday on Interstate 4 that tied up traffic into the mid-morning hours. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 1:15 a.m. the Toyota Tundra he was a passenger in rear-ended a tractor trailer at Mile Marker 65 near Osceola Parkway.
The left-arm tattoos of the victim of a KPD death investigation

The left-arm tattoos of the victim of a KPD death investigation

KPD seeks public's help in death investigation

News Staff
Monday, October 11, 2021
Detectives with the Kissimmee Police Department need the public’s help in identifying an unidentified male from a previous death investigation case.   The male is 5'6” tall and is estimated to be between the ages of 25 to 35-years-old.
Fire and county leaders help with the ceremonial “push-back” of a new Station 63 fire engine. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

Fire and county leaders help with the ceremonial “push-back” of a new Station 63 fire engine. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

County, KFD christen new life-saving engines

Staff Reports
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Local fire departments have put recently-acquired equipment into service to enhance public safety in Osceola County. At Station 63 on Cross Prairie Parkway, County Fire Rescue and EMS official put a new engine into service Wednesday with a time-honored at traditional “push back” ceremony.
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