Come and meet the new Sheriff in town! Sheriff Christopher Blackmon will be at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by St. Cloud Main Street. Registration isn’t required, but space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/31VSLZ2.
Also on the “cop beat”, the St. Cloud Police Department is looking for applicants for the 2025 Citizens Academy. The sign-up period is still open Go to https://www.stcloudfl.gov/2343/SCPD-Citizens-Academy.
Back to School = Back to Slow Down.
Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws – especially in school zones.
In St. Cloud cameras are located near BridgePrep Academy and Narcoossee Elementary and Middle School.
Drive smart. (Or pay the fine!)
The City of St. Cloud will host an Open House at The Ranch at St. Cloud (5452 Jones Road), on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 5-7 p.m. Explore this scenic venue for a perfect wedding location!
Calling all animal lovers! Osceola County Animal Services at 3910 Old Canoe Creek Road, is undergoing renovations and is looking for temporary homes to foster some of their furry friends. If you are able to help, they will provide all food for your foster pet while they are in your care. If you are looking to adopt, Osceola County Animal Services will waive your fees. For more information, call 407742-8000.
Crack the Case! Unsolved Case Files takes place at the St. Cloud Library on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 1:30-4 p.m. Immerse yourself in a murder mystery game where you become a cold case detective with one objective: solve the case and identify the criminal. Registration is required. To register call 407-892-6910.
The date has been set for the St. Cloud Women’s Club 10th Annual Craft Show: Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center, 3101 17th St. Vendor spaces are available. For more information, contact Linda Lokken at 407-5697588.
The City of St. Cloud 2025 Business Connect Expo is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. If you have a business or organization, participants build connections with potential customers and fellow entrepreneurs, increase visibility for your brand, gain insight into free resources that support business growth and collaborate with the local business community. Learn more and register at https://www. Centerplaceforbusiness.com/Calendar.aspz?EID=682.
If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-3199700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.
