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Robert Francis Prevost was introduced as Pope Leo XIV Thursday, the first American Pope in 2,000 years. (Photo/The Vatican)

Robert Francis Prevost was introduced as Pope Leo XIV Thursday, the first American Pope in 2,000 years. (Photo/The Vatican)

Vatican welcomes Leo XIV, the first American pope

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The new Pope is a White Sox fan.Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was named the successor to Pope Francis on Tuesday, with the French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announcing around 1:15 p.m. Eastern time (7:15 in Rome), "Habemus Papam!" ("We have a Pope!
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for My Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for My Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number.

Social Security Administration introduces secure digital access

Submitted By The Social Security National Press
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for My Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN).
Police officers from St. Cloud and Kissimmee stand watch over a memorial wreath after blue roses were added by colleagues and families to honor Osceola County’s fallen law enforcement officers at Tuesday’s annual memorial service. (Photos/Ken Jackson).

Police officers from St. Cloud and Kissimmee stand watch over a memorial wreath after blue roses were added by colleagues and families to honor Osceola County’s fallen law enforcement officers at Tuesday’s annual memorial service. (Photos/Ken Jackson).

Osceola’s fallen officers honored

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Among Osceola County’s three home-based law enforcement agencies, nine officers have died in the line of duty since 1933.Because of events like Tuesday’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, attended by hundreds in and out of uniform, they will never be forgotten.
Advocates express concern that law enforcement tactics often re-traumatize vulnerable women while leaving traffickers and businesses untouched.

Advocates express concern that law enforcement tactics often re-traumatize vulnerable women while leaving traffickers and businesses untouched.

Strategy shift needed to combat illicit massage industry

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tucked in among other obscure strip mall businesses throughout Osceola County, illicit massage businesses operate openly. Many advertise erotic services on sex websites and are reviewed on Yelp.
Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”

Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”

Osceola County’s own makes her mark in annual anthology

Emely Albelo
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”“I was very excited,” Sutton said about hearing the news.
IN THE NEWS: KUA's hurricane guide; new traffic law; St. Cloud; local's debut poetry collection

IN THE NEWS: KUA's hurricane guide; new traffic law; St. Cloud; local's debut poetry collection

IN THE NEWS: KUA's hurricane guide; new traffic law; St. Cloud grant training sessions; local's debut poetry collection

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
KUA releases 2025 Hurricane GuideAhead of what tropical experts predict will be an “above-average” storm season, Kissimmee Utility Authority released its 2025 Osceola Hurricane Guide, a free, bilingual, comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents.
Members of the Heart of Florida United Way present a check for $85,000 to Wendy Coschignano-Ford, president/CEO of the Osceola Council on Aging. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

Members of the Heart of Florida United Way present a check for $85,000 to Wendy Coschignano-Ford, president/CEO of the Osceola Council on Aging. (Photo/Osceola Council on Aging)

COUNCIL'S CORNER: Grant from Heart of Florida United Way

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Heart of Florida United Way recently announced that more than $2 million dollars of grant monies have been awarded to multiple nonprofit organizations across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. We are pleased to announce the Osceola Council on Aging (OCOA) is one of the recipients.
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