Publix presents $225,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

On Sept. 1, Publix Super Markets Charities presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a check for $225,000 to assist the food bank’s ongoing response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's the information from the county COVID-19 update on Friday

Osceola County continues to accept and process applications for various COVID-19 assistance programs, officials said Friday.  Osceola’s Business Assistance Program web portal opened for a new round of applications this week. The application form is available at www.weveopenedsafely.

Osceola County School Board offers $9.5 million in salaries and benefits to teachers

The School Board has made an offer in negotiations with the Osceola County Education Association to provide the district's instructional personnel an increase in salaries valued at $9.5 million.

Osceola School District creates website to announce positive COVID-19 test results in schools

The Osceola County School District has created a website that will report positive COVID-19 in the schools. The website is at: https://www.osceolaschools.

Mecum Auction in Kissimmee brings $18.6 million in overall sales

More than $18.6 million in overall sales was achieved at the recently held live Mecum classic and collector car auction at Osceola Heritage Park. With a total of more than 800 vehicles crossing the auction block in just three days, Aug.

St. Cloud man arrested for child porn possession

A St. Cloud man was arrested in August for possession of child pornography. According to an Osceola County Sheriff’s Office report on June 16, the Sheriff’s Office received a cybertip from NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children).

Osceola School District updates facemask policy

The Osceola County School District has updated its face covering policy, according to its Facebook page. District officials said clear plastic shields are not adequate protection when used alone. A facemask needs to be worn when wearing a face shield.