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United Way launches survey to assess impact of COVID-19 on Central Florida families
News Staff
The year 2020 has been a tough year for many Central Florida residents.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
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Osceola County Administration Building
Award marks Osceola’s 30th year of financial excellence
News Staff
For the 30th year in a row, Osceola County has received the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Friday, December 11, 2020
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FDLE arrests St. Cloud man after sending nude photos to 12-year-old girl
News Staff
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Ryan Austin Belknap, Jr., 21, of St. Cloud,on one count of transmission of material harmful to a minor by electronic device, a third-degree felony.
Friday, December 11, 2020
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After a cold start to the week, a warming trend ahead
Steve Norris For The News-gazette
After the scattered frost of Wednesday morning, we go into a warming trend for the remainder of the week.
Temperatures will climb from the low 70s on Thursday to the upper 70s for the weekend, but there may be a few scattered showers Saturday and Sunday.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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
Brian McBride
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
St. Cloud City Hall
St. Cloud awards nearly $200K of relief to businesses, nonprofits
News Staff
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Osceola County administration building
Osceola County Commission approves 4C funding
News Staff
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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St. Cloud church opening cold weather shelter Monday at 6 p.m.
News Staff
The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts temperatures of 40 degrees or lower lasting four to six hours from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The First United Methodist in St. Cloud will open its cold weather shelter tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Brandon Arrington
Osceola County commissioners select Arrington as new chairman
News Staff
Osceola County commissioners selected Brandon Arrington as chair of the Osceola Board of County Commissioners for the upcoming year on Monday.
Arrington represents Osceola County District 3.
Monday, December 7, 2020
GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA NEWS-GAZETTE
Driver killed on I-4 in Osceola when car flips, ejecting him
Brian McBride - Editor
A man driving on Interstate 4 inside Osceola County was killed Monday morning, after his vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the man was driving a sedan-type vehicle westbound on I-4 at near ChampionsGate, about 4:20 a.m.
Monday, December 7, 2020
