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Santa and Mrs. Claus perform Jingle Bells while on a virtual call with kids in Kentucky. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Santa and Mrs. Claus perform Jingle Bells while on a virtual call with kids in Kentucky. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Computer Claus: With COVID, duo offers virtual visit to North Pole

So, your kids can’t visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus this year due to the pandemic. Well, actually… How about festive up close and personal virtual visits through Zoom? Two local individuals are offering families a chance to get the full Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus experience.
St. Cloud City Hall

St. Cloud City Hall

St. Cloud awards nearly $200K of relief to businesses, nonprofits

While lawmakers in Washington D.C. continue haggling over emergency coronavirus aid, some local governments continue to stagger distribution of federal funds amid the pandemic. The city of St. Cloud this week dispersed more coronavirus relief funds to struggling local businesses and nonprofits.
Osceola County administration building

Osceola County administration building

Osceola County Commission approves 4C funding

Learning starts at an early age and another year of opportunities for local children through Head Start and Early Head Start was funded by the Osceola County Commission on Monday.  Approximately $272,000 will support Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc.