City of St. Cloud's Maryemma Bachelder
St. Cloud Hospital recertified as Advanced Primary Stroke Center
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has been recertified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The designation recognizes a hospital’s commitment to a higher standard of clinical service and the establishment of a consistent approach to quality care.
If a patient begins to display symptoms of a stroke, which include face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, a stroke alert is called. The signal triggers the hospital’s treatment process, a crucial step to minimize potential brain damage or other complications.
“Access to rapid, expert stroke care saves lives, preserves brain function and ensures patients have the best possible chance at recovery,” said Stacy Jemtrud, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital’s chief nursing officer. “Our team is equipped to provide this critical treatment to patients in our community.”
Property Appraiser: county’s taxable property value up to $131 billion If you own real estate in Osceola County … your property taxes will likely go up a little this year.
Osceola County Property Appraiser Katrina Scarborough, has provided the 2025 estimates of taxable values for real and tangible personal property.
“Values in Osceola County continued to increase, but at a slower rate than the last couple of years,” Scarborough said. “We are still rapidly growing with 6,339 new homes added in 2024. Overall, we added $2,726,700,397 in net new construction.”
The values include nearly $7 billion of taxable value in Kissimmee and $6 billion in St. Cloud, $56.8 billion in unincorporated Osceola County, and $61.5 billion in School District holdings.
2 Osceola non-profits featured on LYNX Public Service bus
LYNX unveiled its 2025-26 Public Service Bus Wednesday, and Osceola non-profits The Chamber Foundation and Wedding Wish by Candyland Designs are featured. They were selected in a random drawing of qualified organizations that applied.
The Chamber Foundation brings together business leaders and resources to partner and advance local economic growth, forming leadership programs that equip residents and businesses for long-term success.
Wedding Wish by Candyland Designs grant dream weddings, and offers free mental health support to couples facing financial hardship or health-related challenges.
St. Cloud's Bachelder named to national communications board
The City of St. Cloud announced Communications Director Maryemma Bachelder has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Government Communicators. Bachelder will serve as Membership Director for the organization, which provides opportunities for professional development and enhancing effective communication with constituents, for communicators in all levels of government.
Bachelder has been with the City of St. Cloud for five years and leads the Communications team, which handles media relations, social media, audio/ visual production, podcasts and videography for the city.
“Our city employees truly are top-notch, and it makes me proud to see our leaders being recognized on a state and national scale for the expertise they bring in their specific fields,” said City Manager Veronica Miller.
