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Real Heroes Don't Wear Capes — Photos by Bozanich Photography

These … these are the real heroes

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

A Hero For Kids held its annual “Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes” charity gala Saturday, where the group honors those who work like superheroes to make the community better for residents.

Photos by Thomas Ouellette

Osceola celebrates Three Kings Day

News Staff

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The Three Kings came to bring toys and joy to the children of Osceola County last week. Three Kings Day, or Día de los Reyes, celebrated Jan. 6, recognizes the Three Wise Men as they brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

Sunday night was a chilly one, but since it was Dec. 31 it didn’t stop thousands from gathering in downtown St. Cloud for the annual “Rockin’ the Cloud” New Year’s Eve celebration.

Downtown St. Cloud gets Rockin’ start to 2024!

News Staff

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Sunday night was a chilly one, but since it was Dec. 31 it didn’t stop thousands from gathering in downtown St. Cloud for the annual “Rockin’ the Cloud” New Year’s Eve celebration.

St. Cloud’s Betty Damke and Dirk Webb, the St. Cloud Chamber CEO, welcome members to the Merry Mingle, where best float and group winners from the St. Cloud Christmas Parade were announced. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD CHAMBER

Parade winners revealed at St. Cloud Merry Mingle

Ming Henry

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Merry Member Mingle aboard the Pearl of the Lake on Tuesday, hosted by Chamber President Dirk Webb.

Story and photos by Thomas Oullette

Merry and bright at the Festival of Lights

Thomas Oullette

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Saturday marked the return of downtown Kissimmee’s annual Festival of Lights parade and holiday celebration. Over 60 floats were featured in the parade including one dedicated to the city’s fire and rescue department and another for Give Kids the World.

Photos by Thomas Oullette

‘Christmas Movie’ favorites part of 60th St. Cloud Parade

Thomas Oullette

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

At a parade that was “packed from end to end” according to one local official, the 60th annual St. Cloud Christmas parade was attended by tens of thousands and was again a hit.

Photos by Gary CK Lau/Asia Trend

Land of the Rising Sun comes to Kissimmee

News Staff

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Orlando Japan Festival, organized by the Japan Association of Orlando brought Japanese culture, performing arts, music and cuisine to thousands of attendees Saturday at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.

Photos courtesy of St. Cloud Main Street

St. Cloud Main Street pays tribute to Veterans; Kissimmee honors veterans at parade

News Staff

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

St. Cloud Main Street held its annual dinner Saturday to pay tribute to Veterans of all wars. Main Street provided the free meals to St. Cloud’s Veterans thanks to the donations of sponsors and the purchase of corporate tables.