At the last School Board meeting, Osceola County School Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff said, regarding the requested operational millage to be put to voters on Nov. 3, hared that, ahead of an expected $100 million budget shortfall over the next four years, 785 positions have been cut between last school year and this, with a reduction of $37.7 million in salaries.  (Photo/Osceola Co. School District)

At the last School Board meeting, Osceola County School Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff said, regarding the requested operational millage to be put to voters on Nov. 3, hared that, ahead of an expected $100 million budget shortfall over the next four years, 785 positions have been cut between last school year and this, with a reduction of $37.7 million in salaries. (Photo/Osceola Co. School District)

Shanoff: Operational millage needed as schools ‘have nothing left to cut’

While an additional operational millage referendum requested by the School District of Osceola...
After piloting a scheduled bulk pickup program over the summer, the city of St. Cloud has returned to regular scheduled pickup days for bulk items that don’t fit in the collection bins. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

After piloting a scheduled bulk pickup program over the summer, the city of St. Cloud has returned to regular scheduled pickup days for bulk items that don’t fit in the collection bins. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud bulk pickup returning to regular scheduled days — here's the details

After piloting a scheduled bulk pickup program over the summer, the city of St. Cloud has returned to regular scheduled pickup days for bulk items that don’t fit in the collection bins.
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Charlie Kirk, the ultra-conservative political activist and media personality credited by the Donald Trump administration for bringing in young voters and political enthusiasts to the Republican Party, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. Numerous educators in the state, including those in Osceola County, were under investigation for posts about Kirk’s death on social media and were threatened with disciplinary actions by education leaders. (File Photo)

Charlie Kirk, the ultra-conservative political activist and media personality credited by the Donald Trump administration for bringing in young voters and political enthusiasts to the Republican Party, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. Numerous educators in the state, including those in Osceola County, were under investigation for posts about Kirk’s death on social media and were threatened with disciplinary actions by education leaders. (File Photo)

Florida court says teacher who made Kirk comments should be reinstated

News Service of Florida — A Lee County public school teacher’s suspension for a comment about slain...
Poinciana's Rodney Mallet fights for yardage through the Celebration defense in the Eagles' 47-7 win Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Poinciana's Rodney Mallet fights for yardage through the Celebration defense in the Eagles' 47-7 win Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Minenok, Poinciana open 2026 with dominant win

The Poinciana football team sent a message to the rest of its opponents – like Osceola High next...