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Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News.

Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News.

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, May 9, 2025
Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News:Michael Torres of St. Cloud has been named to the Dean’s List, Dean’s List, and Kiley Holland of St. Cloud to the President’s List, at Spartanburg (S.C.
A federal judge has told lawyers in a landmark social media case it would be a “hard row to hoe” for state officials to justify a complete ban on social media for young teenagers, signaling skepticism toward the new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Photo/Florida Politics)

A federal judge has told lawyers in a landmark social media case it would be a “hard row to hoe” for state officials to justify a complete ban on social media for young teenagers, signaling skepticism toward the new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Photo/Florida Politics)

Judge: ‘hard row to hoe’ to justify state’s social media ban for young teens

Lee Ann Anderson
Friday, May 9, 2025
Fresh Take Florida: A federal judge has told lawyers in a landmark social media case it would be a “hard row to hoe” for state officials to justify a complete ban on social media for young teenagers, signaling skepticism toward the new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.U.S.
Robert Francis Prevost was introduced as Pope Leo XIV Thursday, the first American Pope in 2,000 years. (Photo/The Vatican)

Robert Francis Prevost was introduced as Pope Leo XIV Thursday, the first American Pope in 2,000 years. (Photo/The Vatican)

Vatican welcomes Leo XIV, the first American pope

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The new Pope is a White Sox fan.Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was named the successor to Pope Francis on Tuesday, with the French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announcing around 1:15 p.m. Eastern time (7:15 in Rome), "Habemus Papam!" ("We have a Pope!
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for My Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for My Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number.

Social Security Administration introduces secure digital access

Submitted By The Social Security National Press
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for My Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN).
Police officers from St. Cloud and Kissimmee stand watch over a memorial wreath after blue roses were added by colleagues and families to honor Osceola County’s fallen law enforcement officers at Tuesday’s annual memorial service. (Photos/Ken Jackson).

Police officers from St. Cloud and Kissimmee stand watch over a memorial wreath after blue roses were added by colleagues and families to honor Osceola County’s fallen law enforcement officers at Tuesday’s annual memorial service. (Photos/Ken Jackson).

Osceola’s fallen officers honored

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Among Osceola County’s three home-based law enforcement agencies, nine officers have died in the line of duty since 1933.Because of events like Tuesday’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, attended by hundreds in and out of uniform, they will never be forgotten.
Advocates express concern that law enforcement tactics often re-traumatize vulnerable women while leaving traffickers and businesses untouched.

Advocates express concern that law enforcement tactics often re-traumatize vulnerable women while leaving traffickers and businesses untouched.

Strategy shift needed to combat illicit massage industry

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tucked in among other obscure strip mall businesses throughout Osceola County, illicit massage businesses operate openly. Many advertise erotic services on sex websites and are reviewed on Yelp.
Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”

Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”

Osceola County’s own makes her mark in annual anthology

Emely Albelo
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”“I was very excited,” Sutton said about hearing the news.
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