School District Transportation job fair
The Osceola County School District’s Transport Department will be holding a job fair at its 401 Simpson Road on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Transportation will be looking to hire for open bus drivers, bus attendants and mechanics positions, but other district departments may confirm in the coming days on whether they will be part of it as well.
Osceola Sheriff, Puerto Rican Police sign intelligence sharing agreement
The Osceola Sheriff’s Office and Puerto Rican State Police and have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to share police intelligence regarding suspects of crime. On Friday, Sheriff Marcos Lopez and Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed a Memorandum of Understanding Friday to share police intelligence.
Since taking office, Lopez said he’s noted a pattern of those committing crimes in Osceola County or Puerto Rico, then fleeing to the other location. Creating an intelligence sharing system will help police in both jurisdictions apprehend those who attempt to flee from justice.
“Today is important day for victims of crime. Working together signals a combined commitment to keep past and present citizens of Puerto Rico and Osceola County safe,” said Sheriff Lopez.
This is the first time the Puerto Rican State Police, and any law enforcement agency in Florida have signed an agreement to share police intelligence regarding suspects of crime.
City of St. Cloud names new Clerk staff
The City of St. Cloud has announced that Ivy De La Cruz has been appointed City Clerk, and Claudia Klockars has been appointed Deputy City Clerk. Long-time city clerk Linda Jaworski retired earlier this fall.
De La Cruz, the first Hispanic City Clerk in the city’s history, has worked for the city since 2006 as deputy city clerk. She has more than 25 years of government experience, having previously worked in Miami-Dade before coming to St. Cloud. De La Cruz is a Certified Municipal Clerk and is pursuing her Master Municipal Clerk certification through the Florida Association of City Clerks.
Klockars has worked for the city since 2017, serving as an executive administrative assistant for the City Clerk and Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from Valencia College, where she also is close to completing a degree in Criminal Justice. She is pursuing her Certified Municipal Clerk certification through the Florida Association of City Clerks.
“Ivy and Claudia have the right combination of skills and experience to lead our City Clerk’s office,” said City Manager Veronica Miller. “They are well respected, and they will serve the city and its citizens well.”
Kissimmee seeking event sponsors, service vendors
The City of Kissimmee has announced it is seeking both event sponsors and vendors.
The city announced last week it’s searching for a variety of interested business entities looking to become sponsors for 2023 festivals and events held at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park and Kissimmee Civic Center. Due to the nature, varying size, and needs of each event, the monetary value of each sponsorship level will be flexible and unique to each event. As a result, the terms of each sponsorship agreement will vary.
The city also seeks vendors to provide alcoholic beverage service. Vendors may also provide non-alcoholic beverages and food service if they choose but will not be the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage or food service provider at events or festivals. The City averages one to three events or festivals per month where alcoholic beverages may be offered. The City will select multiple vendors to provide service.
Anyone interested in learning more about theses opportunities should contact Matt Libby, Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation Department, 101 Church St., Suite 330, Kissimmee, FL 34741. His email is matt.libby@kissimmee.gov. All submissions and proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18.
Sunday morning wastewater spill in St. Cloud
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reports that on Oct. 30, from about 1:30-9 a.m., a raw wastewater spill occurred near 1537 Reflection Cove, in a residential area in St. Cloud. Lift station 85 had mechanical failure, which resulted in approximately 4,000 gallons spilled, which flowed to a retention pond. No surface water sampling was needed.
Personnel have installed “No fishing, No Swimming” signs. Personnel washed down the affected area with potable water and applied lime for further neutralization.
Key Life Fitness opening
The public is invited to the grand opening of Key Life Fitness and Training on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to introduce one of Central Florida’s newest comprehensive fitness facilities.
The event is at 1001 Exchange Place, Ste. 102 in St. Cloud. The event includes free promotions, food, fun activities and workout classes like Zumba.
The new company features group fitness, personal training, CPR training and health education.
