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Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez leads Julio Ramos-Aleman to a cruiser Friday to be booked into the Osceola County Jail, after police say he stabbed his wife multiple times early that morning.. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez leads Julio Ramos-Aleman to a cruiser Friday to be booked into the Osceola County Jail, after police say he stabbed his wife multiple times early that morning.. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

UPDATE — Poinciana woman stabbed shortly after deputies received second domestic call

Kristin Hurst
Monday, March 10, 2025
Osceola County deputies had been called to a Poinciana home about two hours before a man allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times early Friday morning. According to an arrest affidavit filed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the victim first called authorities at 11:15 p.m.
Although the state average rose 10 cents last week, it came back down almost the same amount, finishing the week only 1 cent higher than the week before, and roughly about the same locally. GRAPHIC/AAA

Although the state average rose 10 cents last week, it came back down almost the same amount, finishing the week only 1 cent higher than the week before, and roughly about the same locally. GRAPHIC/AAA

After early week jump prices at the pump just 'slightly higher' than last week—but why? And how?

Staff Report
Monday, March 10, 2025
Gas prices will start this week just about where they began it last week—but that's not to  stay they didn't move all around this week. AAA reports Florida gas prices remain within the same 20 cent range they've moved within for the past five months. Monday morning, the state average was $3.
The Corsair Group, which has recycling operations in Europe, is planning to expand operations into the United States and Canada ... and they’re looking at St. Cloud or Kissimmee as possible locations for that first U.S. plant.

The Corsair Group, which has recycling operations in Europe, is planning to expand operations into the United States and Canada ... and they’re looking at St. Cloud or Kissimmee as possible locations for that first U.S. plant.

Recycling operation eyeing Osceola for first U.S. plant

Debbie Daniel
Friday, March 7, 2025
Representatives from the Corsair Group addressed St. Cloud City Council members at a Council workshop on Monday. The Corsair Group, which has recycling operations in Europe, is planning to expand operations into the United States and Canada ... and they’re looking at St.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is inviting students, parents, school staff, and local community members from across the state to nominate their school nutrition professionals for the title of 2025 Florida School Lunch Hero. 

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is inviting students, parents, school staff, and local community members from across the state to nominate their school nutrition professionals for the title of 2025 Florida School Lunch Hero. 

Florida seeking School Lunch Heroes

Staff Report
Friday, March 7, 2025
Know a school nutrition professional who excels at their job? Think they’re worthy of a cash prize of up to $2,000?
Willim Charles Lee, 41

Willim Charles Lee, 41

St. Cloud man arrested on 21 child porn charges

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, March 6, 2025
St. Cloud police have charged William Joseph Lee, 41, with 10 counts each of possessing child pornography and promoting sexual performance by a child and one count of electronically transmitting child pornography. Police released body cam footage of Lee’s arrest at his home Tuesday afternoon.
A South Florida development group has proposed a plan to develop an old resort at West U.S. Highway 192 and Interstate 4. Osceola County approved an incentive package on Monday to help move the potential $192 million project along. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

A South Florida development group has proposed a plan to develop an old resort at West U.S. Highway 192 and Interstate 4. Osceola County approved an incentive package on Monday to help move the potential $192 million project along. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

A $192M ‘Ovation’ to stand at 192 and I-4

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 6, 2025
At Monday’s Osceola County Commission meeting, commissioners approved a plan for the South Florida-based Meyers Group to develop a 77-acre plot at the busy interchange of Interstate 4 and U.S.
The McCormick Research Institute honored veterans and special needs riders at a “Round Up” rodeo event Saturday under perfect skies. PHOTOS/TERRY LLOYD

The McCormick Research Institute honored veterans and special needs riders at a “Round Up” rodeo event Saturday under perfect skies. PHOTOS/TERRY LLOYD

Horses and Heroes round up at McCormick Institute

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The McCormick Research Institute, home of the Horses for Heroes and Heavenly Hooves equineassisted therapies programs, held a “Round Up” rodeo entertainment fundraiser in St. Cloud on Saturday. The program theme was “Honoring veterans. Celebrating special needs riders.
A 43-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Friday night after allegedly using a gun to threaten and detain a juvenile who had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with a friend in the Deer Creek subdivision.

A 43-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Friday night after allegedly using a gun to threaten and detain a juvenile who had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with a friend in the Deer Creek subdivision.

POLICE NEWS — St. Cloud man arrested for threatening juvenile with gun

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A 43-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Friday night after allegedly using a gun to threaten and detain a juvenile who had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with a friend in the Deer Creek subdivision.
The eclipse will take place from late night on March 13 to early morning on March 14 and can be seen throughout Florida and North America without special equipment. GRAPHIC/NASA USRA AND ADNET SYSTEMS

The eclipse will take place from late night on March 13 to early morning on March 14 and can be seen throughout Florida and North America without special equipment. GRAPHIC/NASA USRA AND ADNET SYSTEMS

Blood moon lunar eclipse will appear over Central Florida next week

Emely Albelo
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Central Floridians, keep your eyes on the night sky this upcoming March 13-15 for a rare lunar eclipse blood moon.The eclipse will take place from late night on March 13 to early morning on March 14 and can be seen throughout Florida and North America.
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