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St. Cloud City Hall

St. Cloud City Hall

St. Cloud launches 'DataVoice' to better connect with residents

St. Cloud Utilities has launched “DataVoice,” a notification system that allows us to communicate with our customers more effectively during water emergencies (such as boil water notices). It will help the city keep customers informed and connected, according to a press release.
From left are Tammy Douglass, Eleanor Salvucci, Martha Cusimano, Larisa Roderick and Erika Booth.

From left are Tammy Douglass, Eleanor Salvucci, Martha Cusimano, Larisa Roderick and Erika Booth.

Osceola commissioners honor 5 as ‘Woman Warrior’

 In honor of Women’s History Month, Osceola County recognized five women for their positive contributions to the community on Monday, April 19. “We celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees because they lead by example and action.
Park Place Behavioral Health Center in Kissimmee wants to build a 30-unit facility for its clients. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Park Place Behavioral Health Center in Kissimmee wants to build a 30-unit facility for its clients. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

New face for Park Place?

Several years ago, Park Place Behavioral Healthcare President and CEO Jim Shanks began exploring ways to build more permanent housing for the nonprofit agency’s clients. “I was even looking at converting shipping containers into housing units,” he said.
PHOTO/METRO

PHOTO/METRO

Kissimmee driver killed in Orange County crash

A Kissimmee man was killed in an Orange County crash on Friday, after the pick-up truck he was driving hit a light pole. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 33-year-old man was driving a 2008 Chevy pick-up truck southbound on Orange Blossom Trail near Counselor Row at about 10:53 p.m.
Realtors Care Committee members, Nick Shrouder, Justin Shrouder, Luis Vazquez, Shane Rampersaud, Rick Blodgett and Joe Johnson.

Realtors Care Committee members, Nick Shrouder, Justin Shrouder, Luis Vazquez, Shane Rampersaud, Rick Blodgett and Joe Johnson.

Realtors Care Committee volunteers at Give Kids The World in Kissimmee

The Realtors Care Committee of the Osceola County Association of Realtors recently spent a morning volunteering on-site at Give Kids The World. Members of the committee assisted the organization by landscaping various areas on their property that were impacted by recent storms.