Help Now of Osceola County, the area’s advocacy group for domestic violence victims and survivors, held its annual “Tapas With a Purpose” fundraising gala Saturday at Osceola Heritage Park. Donors came to sample incredible food offerings from local chefs and caterers tapas style—in small, shareable…
Addiction and mental health are significant barriers that prevent Florida veterans from living healthy, productive lives. Whether drugs or alcohol, addiction consumes every aspect of life. Alcohol, for example, is often the catalyst for many addictions.We must take steps to remove the stigma, have…
Each time a service member dies in an armed conflict, it tears a hole in a family forever. A son or daughter, sister or brother, husband, or wife, is lost to their loved ones, their contributions to that family ceasing forever.Some solace, though quite small, comes when that service member, who…
Dear Editor:The deadly flu virus is not just “for the birds” anymore!The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has just decreed that dairy cows must be tested for the deadly bird flu, which has already killed millions of chickens in the U.S. The unprecedented transmission of the H5N1…
With only 60 active Home Sharing programs across the United States, the Osceola Council on Aging is fortunate to host this housing initiative for residents of the Osceola community.The national program has been available to community members for more than six years. Funded in part by the Osceola…
Osceola Health to host conversation series to improve HIV careOsceola Community Health Services will host a conversation series over three days later this month to improve HIV care in Osceola County, the organization announced this week.The Osceola Community Health Services Ryan White HIV/Prep…
Memorial Day is a holiday to commemorate Americans who died while serving in the military. In observance of the solemn holiday, there will be a wreath laying ceremony on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Mount Peace Cemetery on 10th Street. Take some time to remember the men and women who gave their lives…
Osceola County Vision Zero Action Plan is an initiative aimed at enhancing road safety. There are three open houses that gives the community a chance to participate. There will be one Thursday, May 23, from 5-7 p.m. at the Valencia College Poinciana Campus. This open house is…
While Poinciana (at Horizon) and Osceola (hosting DeLand and Edgewater) capping spring football games Thursday at 6 p.m., the county’s other programs got theirs in last week.St. Cloud hosted Celebration and three other teams Thursday, with facing each other for one 25-minute running quarter.“I…
A unarmed man caught breaking into an occupied house in Buenaventura Lakes Tuesday chose to ignore police commands to exit and instead was shot by an occupant, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office reports.David Martinez-Estrada, 28, was arrested — after a trip to the hospital — and charged with…
Deputies have arrested a man they say took inappropriate pictures of children in a local store, and had a collection of them at his home, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports.Officials say that were contacted May 10 by a concerned mother who reported that, the previous evening, an unknown…
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A unarmed man caught breaking into an occupied house in Buenaventura Lakes Tuesday chose to ignore…
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The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle involved in a…
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The Kissimmee Police Department and the Boys & Girls Club Tupperware Brands Branch have teamed…
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Help Now of Osceola County, the area’s advocacy group for domestic violence victims and survivors, held its annual “Tapas With a Purpose” fundraising gala Saturday at Osceola Heritage Park. Donors came to sample incredible food offerings from local chefs and caterers tapas style—in small, shareable portions—and to bid on silent auction items. Thousands of dollars were raised to assist Help Now in advocating for victims, and providing safe haven and a defense against their abusers, while satisfying appetites with savory bites produced locally.
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With only 60 active Home Sharing programs across the United States, the Osceola Council on Aging is fortunate to host this housing initiative for residents of…
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Osceola Health to host conversation series to improve HIV careOsceola Community Health Services will host a conversation series over three days later this…
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News Service of Florida -- Florida TaxWatch has raised concerns about 450 items in the state’s proposed budget for next fiscal year and called for additional…
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While Poinciana (at Horizon) and Osceola (hosting DeLand and Edgewater) capping spring football games Thursday at 6 p.m., the county’s other programs got…
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Jose Calderon came a long way to reach the medal stand at the FHSAA state track championship last weekend in Jacksonville.The Gateway junior, whose family came…
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Imagine going fishing, and collecting $100,000 for catching one bass.One pro angler can do that this week on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes as Major League…
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Memorial Day is a holiday to commemorate Americans who died while serving in the military. In observance of the solemn holiday, there will be a wreath laying…
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Osceola County Vision Zero Action Plan is an initiative aimed at enhancing road safety. There are three open houses that gives the community a chance to…
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This upcoming week's National Safe Boating Week kicks off the summer boating season as an annual reminder for boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying…
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