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Because it is aimed at seniors and the disabled, only paper applications are being accepted.

Because it is aimed at seniors and the disabled, only paper applications are being accepted.

Osceola County opens new COVID-19 assistance program for seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Seniors and disabled residents who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for a new program that launched this week. “The pandemic left many seniors isolated and feeling mentally, physically and financially vulnerable.
The federal charges levied against a local tax preparer serve as a reminder to residents and businesses to take steps to protect themselves from unscrupulous return preparers.

The federal charges levied against a local tax preparer serve as a reminder to residents and businesses to take steps to protect themselves from unscrupulous return preparers.

Kissimmee tax preparer’s arrest for false returns a reminder to choose tax preparer wisely

Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The federal charges levied against a local tax preparer serve as a reminder to residents and businesses to take steps to protect themselves from unscrupulous return preparers. Last week, a U.S.
Help wanted signs are on many storefront windows, like this one in downtown Kissimmee. PHOTO BY KEN JACKSON

Help wanted signs are on many storefront windows, like this one in downtown Kissimmee. PHOTO BY KEN JACKSON

Now Hiring: Everyone

Charlie Reed - For the News-Gazette
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
It seems like just about every hotel, motel and restaurant — whether a fast-food joint or a sitdown eatery — is hiring in Osceola County. It’s an about-face compared to 2020 when hospitality workers were being laid off in droves while the pandemic surged.
St. Cloud will hold a special election on October 5 to replace City Council member Chuck Cooper, who passed away on June 12. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud will hold a special election on October 5 to replace City Council member Chuck Cooper, who passed away on June 12. FILE PHOTO

Four candidates apply for vacant St. Cloud seat

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
St. Cloud residents who want to run for the City Council Seat 3 vacated by last month’s passing of Council Member Chuck Cooper will need to qualify for an autumn special election next month. The qualifying period runs from noon on Monday through noon July 23 at the Supervisor of Elections Office.
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