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Annually, the Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America (soon to be called Souting America) gathers to honor someone in Osceola County who embodies and applies Scouting’s principles in their everyday and professional life.

The 80th anniversary year celebration continues in a couple weeks at the Silver Spurs Arena with the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo on May 31 and June 1. Despite a changing world and changing county, the iconic Tradition Rides On, as the rodeo continues the yearlong celebration honoring its enduring legacy and deep roots in Osceola County.

A severe shortage of teachers has spurred new ideas of how to bring more educators into the workforce. To stem the tide, Valencia College and the Orange and Osceola school districts have unveiled a new program allowing students to earn their elementary school teaching certification while working as paraprofessionals in the school they may eventually teach in.

The St. Cloud Police Department is using state funds to add patrols that will help keep a lookout for distracted drivers.

State Road 534. You can’t find it on a local map—at least for now.