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The scene at the inaugural St. Cloud’s Veterans’ Park for Soldier City Sunday, with a POW/MIA table in the foreground. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

The scene at the inaugural St. Cloud’s Veterans’ Park for Soldier City Sunday, with a POW/MIA table in the foreground. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Veterans Day 2025 celebrated across Osceola County

Veterans and residents observed Veterans Day from Celebration to St. Cloud and points in between.Friday saw two events.
St. Cloud Police and Fire chiefs Doug Goerke and Jason Miller, with St. Cloud Main Street’s Paula Stark, told a group of “Breakfast with the Pros” attendees Tuesday about how they’re managing the first responder departments of the ever-growing city. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

St. Cloud Police and Fire chiefs Doug Goerke and Jason Miller, with St. Cloud Main Street’s Paula Stark, told a group of “Breakfast with the Pros” attendees Tuesday about how they’re managing the first responder departments of the ever-growing city. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Goerke, Miller growing responder departments as St. Cloud swells

The city of St. Cloud is pushing 70,000 residents.That number will be in the rearview mirror very soon.More residents means more people and neighborhoods to keep safe and keep their homes from burning down.It means rolling with the growth.
IN THE NEWS — St. Cloud Citizens Academy; more affordable housing; new tech module for reporting minor car crashes

IN THE NEWS — St. Cloud Citizens Academy; more affordable housing; new tech module for reporting minor car crashes

IN THE NEWS — St. Cloud Citizens Academy; more affordable housing; new tech module for reporting minor car crashes

Apply now for City of St. Cloud Citizens AcademyThe application period for the City of St. Cloud Citizens Academy is now open.Residents who live within the city limits are encouraged to apply for Citizens Academy, which runs Jan. 20 through April 21, 2026.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), together with the Florida Highway Patrol is once again rallying Floridians to support neighbors in need through the annual “Stuff the Charger” food drive. (Graphic/FHP)

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), together with the Florida Highway Patrol is once again rallying Floridians to support neighbors in need through the annual “Stuff the Charger” food drive. (Graphic/FHP)

FHP joins ‘Stuff the Charger’ campaign to help neighbors in need

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), together with the Florida Highway Patrol is once again rallying Floridians to support neighbors in need through the annual “Stuff the Charger” food drive. Through Nov.
The Kissimmee Police Department has launched the Online Reporting System system that will allow residents to report non-violent crimes to KPD online.

The Kissimmee Police Department has launched the Online Reporting System system that will allow residents to report non-violent crimes to KPD online.

Kissimmee Police launches new online non-emergency reporting system

The Kissimmee Police Department has launched a new system that will allow residents  to report non-violent crimes, such as theft or vehicle break-in, online, by email, or by phone.
On Oct. 29, after it was discovered her mother, Passha Davis, was incarcerated, 10-year-old Gabrielle Terrelonge was reported missing.

On Oct. 29, after it was discovered her mother, Passha Davis, was incarcerated, 10-year-old Gabrielle Terrelonge was reported missing.

Osceola Sheriff's seeks clues finding missing south Florida girl who may have frequented the area

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is canvassing abandoned hotels in the West U.S. Highway 192 area looking for a 10-year-old missing child.Deputies say Gabrielle Terrelonge and her family out of Margate, near Fort Lauderdale, has been known to frequent this area in the past.
Pioneer Day story and photos by Jennifer Chalifoux

Pioneer Day story and photos by Jennifer Chalifoux

A step back in time—Pioneer Day 2025

The Osceola County Historical Society hosted its 33rd Pioneer Day on Saturday featuring live demonstrations and reenactments throughout Pioneer Village including wool spinning, sewing, blacksmithing, wood carving, the sport of cricket, and more.
With temperatures in the area expected to dip into the 30s, three cold weather shelters will open Monday at 6 p.m. for those experiencing homelessness in Osceola County.

With temperatures in the area expected to dip into the 30s, three cold weather shelters will open Monday at 6 p.m. for those experiencing homelessness in Osceola County.

UPDATE — Osceola County opens 3 cold shelters Monday night ahead of first cold blast of season

MONDAY 10:30 A.M. UPDATE — With temperatures in the area expected to dip into the 30s, three cold weather shelters will open Monday at 6 p.m. for those experiencing homelessness in Osceola County:First United Methodist Church St. Cloud (1000 Ohio Avenue, St.