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St. Cloud's Public Works and Solid Waste division is streamlining the city's special bulk pickup service effective May 1. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud's Public Works and Solid Waste division is streamlining the city's special bulk pickup service effective May 1. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud residents can soon schedule bulk trash pickup service

Staff Report
Friday, April 17, 2026
If you live in Saint Cloud, the Public Works department is about to make getting that old couch or broken appliance hauled away much easier.
Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up in January to 4.5 percent, a jump of 0.2 percent from December, new data released from the Department of Commerce shows. (Photo/Metro Creative)

Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up in January to 4.5 percent, a jump of 0.2 percent from December, new data released from the Department of Commerce shows. (Photo/Metro Creative)

Jobless rate continues to grow in Florida

Jim Turner
Friday, April 17, 2026
News Service of Florida — Florida’s unemployment rate ticked up in January to 4.5 percent, a jump of 0.2 percent from December, new data released from the Department of Commerce shows.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has raised the possibility of a mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts in Florida. (News Service of Florida file photo)

Gov. Ron DeSantis has raised the possibility of a mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts in Florida. (News Service of Florida file photo)

Redistricting session delayed as DeSantis adds AI, vaccines to agenda

News Service Of Florida
Thursday, April 16, 2026
TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s special session on redistricting will be delayed one week, after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation Wednesday postponing it and reviving a couple of his priorities that failed during the regular legislative session.
City, county, state and federal leaders joined the Hope Partnership Friday to cut the ribbon on Thrive Studios, a 33unit affordable housing complex, built as a conversion of an old hotel. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

City, county, state and federal leaders joined the Hope Partnership Friday to cut the ribbon on Thrive Studios, a 33unit affordable housing complex, built as a conversion of an old hotel. (Photos/Ken Jackson)

It’s a time to Thrive in a new home

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Where U.S. Highway 192 and Armstrong Avenue meet in Kissimmee, you’ll find a story that resembles a long and winding road.And while Thrive Studios took some time to arrive, it’s not the end of the road for the Hope Partnership.
Judges: the uncommon candidates in election season

Judges: the uncommon candidates in election season

Judges: the uncommon candidates in election season

Matthew Boggs
Thursday, April 16, 2026
This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida as the News Collaborative of Central Florida.Florida is approaching judicial election season. Candidates are filing and raising campaign funds.
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, celebrated annually today, April 16, is the one day of the year when “rolling out of bed” isn’t a sign of a rough morning—it’s a fashion statement! (Graphic/National Day Calendar)

National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day, celebrated annually today, April 16, is the one day of the year when “rolling out of bed” isn’t a sign of a rough morning—it’s a fashion statement! (Graphic/National Day Calendar)

It’s Pajama Day! Here’s the cozy origins

Emely Albelo
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Forget the power suit and toss the starch—today is all about flannel, fleece, and the occasional pair of fuzzy slippers.
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