ALDI will offer St. Cloud residents a smarter, faster and easier grocery shopping experience as it opens its newest store at 1400 E. E.S. Highway 192, according to a company press release.  The new location is part of the company’s national expansion plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery…

A St. Cloud man, who was the American Ninja Warrior winner in 2019, was arrested on Tuesday after authorities said he had a several year unlawful relationship with an underage girl. Andrew "Drew" Drechsel, 31, of St. Cloud, was charged with manufacture of child pornography, enticement of a minor…

By Johanna Gómez: I have recently been asked how to manage money during a crisis like COVID-19 when income can be restricted. During a financial crisis, you can create a crisis budget to manage your money and to control your spending habits. It is time to pause what is wanted and concentrate on…

A Kissimmee man was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking on Old Tampa Highway early Wednesday morning.   According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the 33-year-old pedestrian was walking eastbound on the highway at about 2:50 a.m. Wednesday.   A 29-year-old Orlando man was driving a…

Osceola County food pantries received much-needed financial assistance thanks to community fundraising by a local disaster relief fund. Osceola REDI, started in 2016 after the UNNO hotel fire displaced approximately 250 people in Kissimmee, shifted its focus from disaster relief to helping the…

With the ongoing media reporting and coverage of all things COVID-19, we are frequently hearing the latest progress reports from the pharmaceutical industry regarding their efforts to create a new vaccine in hopes of bringing an end to the COVID-19 virus. With August recognized as National…

The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns to Florida in 2020, offering extra savings for families as students prepare to return to school this fall. For three days in August, parents and students can take advantage of Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday when purchasing certain supplies…

Osceola County Clerk of Court Armando Ramirez is hoping for a third term while leading an office filled with substantiated claims of nepotism, budget issues and policy violations, according to a report. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Ramirez, alleging he was complicit to the misconduct…

Submitted by the city of St. Cloud   In order to help ensure the safety of the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city of St. Cloud has canceled the annual Pinktoberfest celebration this year. Pinktoberfest was held in October the past two years to raise awareness and funds for…

Looking for ways to give back while keeping safety top-of-mind? Check out these virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities to help show your support for our local community. •Adult Literacy League instructors Compamy: Adult Literacy League. Contact: Nadelein Arteaga, phone: 407-455-1540; email…