A St. Cloud father has been charged with aggravated manslaughter following the April 2024 drowning death of his infant daughter, which occurred while he was allegedly playing an online video game.Authorities responded to the home on Steerview Street on April 21 after a report of an infant drowning…
Joshua Ruiz-Martinez was taken into custody on Tuesday on a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child from the April 2024 case..
Wine, Dine, and Be Mine with Osceola History — Feb. 13
Osceola History announces its "Valentine's Eve" event Wine, Dine, and Be Mine on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Welcome Center & History Museum (4155 W Vine St, Kissimmee, Florida 34741).Attendees will enjoy wine tasting (this is a 21+ event), light appetizers, and will have the…
Members of the local Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War donated to the First Nature Foundation and McCormick Research Institute. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Apply now for Kissimmee's School of GovernmentWant to get a feel for the inner workings of Kissimmee’s government operations?The city has opened the application process for the 2025 School of Government. Over nine Wednesday 5:30 p.m. meetings starting March 26, the city will provide an…
Jordan Mundle scored 23 points Wednesday in a historic night for the Osceola Kowboys, a 102-75 win over Riverview in the Class 7A regional playoffs. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE
Many consider Osceola basketball coach Steve Mason the unofficial historian of Kowboys basketball. But even he was a little bit befuddled when asked the last time an Osceola basketball team scored 100 points in a state playoff game.After Wednesday night, Mason will have no problem recalling the…
Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa
The Osceola Chamber celebrated its memorable 100th Annual Gala Saturday at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and many of its members got gussied up in their best cowboy gear to mark the occasion.The band Hayfire entertained the attendees on a night of anniversary prestige. Angie Rench, Chief…
Upcoming UF-IFAS Osceola County Extension Services events/classes, through July 11
Here is a list of UF-IFAS Osceola County Extension Services events, workshops and horticulture events through mid-May: Vegetable GardeningWest Osceola Library305 Campus StCelebration FL 34747Thursday, January 23, 20251:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register at: https://uf.eventbrite.com Grow…
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Adult Sweetheart Dance takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Event Center.
AARP Foundation Tax – Aide provides tax consulting with several preparation options. This service is free of charge, with special focus on those over 50 or have low to moderate income, on Mondays through April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Center (395 Marigold Ave.).…
Kick off the rodeo season with Rodeo Queens, the Silver Spurs Quadrille, fire trucks, demonstrations of popping whips and roping and local elected officials at the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade Saturday morning in downtown St. Cloud. FILE PHOTO
Start a new tradition with your family and be a part of the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade. The Parade takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in downtown St. Cloud starting at Pennsylvania Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard. Experience the heart and soul of Osceola County with real cowboys, local…
CareerSource Central Florida Hearts for Veterans job fair — Feb. 13
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) is hosting the Hearts for Veterans job fair dedicated to addressing the employment needs of service members and Veterans in Central Florida. The event dedicated to supporting Veterans and their loved ones connect with jobs with local employers hiring on-the-spot…
Senate President Ben Albritton (shown in photo) and House Speaker Daniel Perez on Monday called a special legislative session to address illegal immigration. NSF PHOTO/COLIN HACKLEY
News Service of Florida — After a special session late last month spiraled into a clash between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers will meet in another special session Tuesday to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration — with DeSantis’ support.…
Colin Castleton (3) has been part of the spark that's seen the Osceola Magic win seven of its last eight games and climb into the top part of the NBA G League standings. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE
The Osceola Magic are back in the thick of it in the NBA G League standings. Despite having a seven-game win streak snapped by the Grand Rapids Gold (9-10) on Monday, the Magic are 11-7 and in sixth place in the Eastern Conference heading into the league's All-Star Break.Monday, Ethan Thompson, who…
Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa
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The Osceola Chamber celebrated its memorable 100th Annual Gala Saturday at Disney’s Coronado…
Senate President Ben Albritton (shown in photo) and House Speaker Daniel Perez on Monday called a special legislative session to address illegal immigration. NSF PHOTO/COLIN HACKLEY
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News Service of Florida — After a special session late last month spiraled into a clash between…
In Osceola County they arrived at $3.22 on Monday, higher than this time last month ($3.16) and last year ($3.10).
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Despite this not being a travel period, and prices dipping the first part of last week, they…
Joshua Ruiz-Martinez was taken into custody on Tuesday on a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child from the April 2024 case..
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A St. Cloud father has been charged with aggravated manslaughter following the April 2024 drowning death of his infant daughter, which occurred while he was allegedly playing an online video game.
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Members of the local Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War donated to the First Nature Foundation and McCormick Research Institute. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Apply now for Kissimmee's School of GovernmentWant to get a feel for the inner workings of Kissimmee’s government operations?The city has opened the…
The announcement about the House’s veto review came as a standoff over immigration plans continues to linger.
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News Service of Florida: Special Florida House panels are teed up next week to scrutinize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ line-item budget vetoes, setting up possible…
Could the "futuristic" shows we watched as kids becoming true to life? PHOTO/IMDB
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As congestion increases on Florida highways, state Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue wants lawmakers to envision a world getting closer to…
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Jordan Mundle scored 23 points Wednesday in a historic night for the Osceola Kowboys, a 102-75 win over Riverview in the Class 7A regional playoffs. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE
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Many consider Osceola basketball coach Steve Mason the unofficial historian of Kowboys basketball. But even he was a little bit befuddled when asked the last…
Colin Castleton (3) has been part of the spark that's seen the Osceola Magic win seven of its last eight games and climb into the top part of the NBA G League standings. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE
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The Osceola Magic are back in the thick of it in the NBA G League standings. Despite having a seven-game win streak snapped by the Grand Rapids Gold (9-10) on…
St. Cloud claimed its third district title in four years Saturday with a gritty 39-33 win over rival Harmony. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS
J. Daniel Pearson And Ken Jackson
District 7A-6 girls: St. Cloud 39, Harmony 33Saturday, Harmony's girls couldn't pull the upset its boys did Friday night, as St. Cloud took their third…
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The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Adult Sweetheart Dance takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Event Center.
News Staff
AARP Foundation Tax – Aide provides tax consulting with several preparation options. This service is free of charge, with special focus on those…
Kick off the rodeo season with Rodeo Queens, the Silver Spurs Quadrille, fire trucks, demonstrations of popping whips and roping and local elected officials at the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade Saturday morning in downtown St. Cloud. FILE PHOTO
News Staff
Start a new tradition with your family and be a part of the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade. The Parade takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in downtown St.…
Green for “go,” yellow for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United Kingdom has used this “traffic light” system since 2006 to promote better dietary decisions. PHOTO/UF-IFAS
Submitted By Uf-ifas Osceola Extension Services
What if understanding nutrition labels were as easy as reading a traffic light?Green for “go,” yellow for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers…
