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Now is your chance to help out Give Kids the World by using your Chick-Fil-A app, as the Village has been selected a finalist in the True Inspiration Awards.

Now is your chance to help out Give Kids the World by using your Chick-Fil-A app, as the Village has been selected a finalist in the True Inspiration Awards.

An app-ertunity to support Give Kids the World Village

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Do you like Chick-fil-A … and love what Give Kids the World does for families locally?Now is your chance to help out Give Kids the World by using your Chick-Fil-A app, as the Village has been selected a finalist in the True Inspiration Awards.This annual program, created by Chick-fil-A founder S.
Kerri Stephen and the Healthy Start Osceola team joined with members of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and AdventHealth to celebrate the Coalition’s new New York Avenue office. PHOTO/MING HENRY

Kerri Stephen and the Healthy Start Osceola team joined with members of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and AdventHealth to celebrate the Coalition’s new New York Avenue office. PHOTO/MING HENRY

Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola opens new St. Cloud office

Ming Henry
Thursday, September 12, 2024
On Sept. 4, the Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County, with the help of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new New York Avenue office.Community members such as Dirk Webb, Rep. Paula Stark, the St.
The state of Florida — and it's budget — faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up.

The state of Florida — and it's budget — faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up.

State could face tighter budget after pandemic aid

Jim Turner
Thursday, September 12, 2024
News Service of Florida -- Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up.
The newest figures showed 5.38 million active Republican voters, compared to 4.36 million Democrats, in Florida. PHOTO/FRESH TAKE FLORIDA

The newest figures showed 5.38 million active Republican voters, compared to 4.36 million Democrats, in Florida. PHOTO/FRESH TAKE FLORIDA

1 million more: Growing Florida GOP tops Democratic voters

Lee Ann Anderson
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Fresh Take Florida — Prior to the Aug. 20 primary election, the number of registered Republican voters in Florida officially surpassed Democrats by more than 1 million, a milestone reflecting political shifts in the Sunshine State and the largest margin for the GOP since the late 1980s.
Photos by Taylor McFee

Photos by Taylor McFee

Family Fun at Fandom!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Fans of comic books, magazines, toys, cosplay and Sci-Fi fun turned out Saturday for the annual Fandom Kissimmee event at the Kissimmee Civic Center, where characters from comics, TV, film, and games came alive.
A number of people, many from the building and development sectors, came out to ask Osceola County Commissioners not to significantly increase mobility impact fees at Monday’s meeting. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

A number of people, many from the building and development sectors, came out to ask Osceola County Commissioners not to significantly increase mobility impact fees at Monday’s meeting. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

County votes to increase impact fees in ’25 to address growth

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
After months of discussion and work by county staff, Osceola County commissioners Monday voted 4-1 to approve an increased set of mobility impact fees charged on new construction.
James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader to a legion of Star Wars fans, died Monday at age 93. PHOTO/IMDB

James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader to a legion of Star Wars fans, died Monday at age 93. PHOTO/IMDB

'Voice of a Generation' James Earl Jones dies at 93

Staff Report
Monday, September 9, 2024
Darth Vader. Mustafa. Terrance Mann. King Jaffe Joffrey. The old neighbor in Sandlot. James Earl Jones, who voice the characters that a generation of "Children of the '80s" ... and some from the '70s ... grew up with, died Monday at the age of 93.
The GFS hurricane model for Sept. 21, with a potential tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida and a major hurricane out in the Atlantic. GRAPHIC/TROPICAL TIDBITS

The GFS hurricane model for Sept. 21, with a potential tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida and a major hurricane out in the Atlantic. GRAPHIC/TROPICAL TIDBITS

Tropics on uptick: Francine, Gordon may soon form -- any impacts for us?

Ken Jackson
Monday, September 9, 2024
MONDAY UPDATE — At 11 a.m. the National Weather Service began issuing advisories on #TropicalStormFrancine with 50 mph winds in the Gulf of Mexico. It's expected to arrive on the western to central Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane.
Two areas off Nova Road will see Toho Water line flushing operations this week. MAP/TOHO WATER AUTHORITY

Two areas off Nova Road will see Toho Water line flushing operations this week. MAP/TOHO WATER AUTHORITY

Toho Water line flushing this week: see the two areas east of St. Cloud

Submitted By Toho Water Authority
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Crews contracted with Toho Water Authority will be flushing water lines in the Lancaster Park East subdivisions along Nova Road just north of Lake Lizzie Drive and U.S. Highway 192 this week. That's in areas that connect to 192 via Ellesmere Drive and Dumbleton Place.
The trolley will take guests on a tour of the historical sights and homes of St. Cloud starting Oct. 5. PHOTO/ST . CLOUD MAIN STREET

The trolley will take guests on a tour of the historical sights and homes of St. Cloud starting Oct. 5. PHOTO/ST . CLOUD MAIN STREET

Historic trolley rides coming to downtown St. Cloud Oct. 5

Staff Report
Friday, September 6, 2024
Want a guided tour of downtown St. Cloud, hearing the stories of how it's gone from the Soldier City to the bustling epicenter of eastern Osceola County we see today? And do you want someone else to do the driving?Starting Oct. 5, you can hop on the St. Cloud Main Street Historic Trolley Tour.
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