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A South Florida development group has proposed a plan to develop an old resort at West U.S. Highway 192 and Interstate 4. Osceola County approved an incentive package on Monday to help move the potential $192 million project along. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

A South Florida development group has proposed a plan to develop an old resort at West U.S. Highway 192 and Interstate 4. Osceola County approved an incentive package on Monday to help move the potential $192 million project along. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY

A $192M ‘Ovation’ to stand at 192 and I-4

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 6, 2025
At Monday’s Osceola County Commission meeting, commissioners approved a plan for the South Florida-based Meyers Group to develop a 77-acre plot at the busy interchange of Interstate 4 and U.S.
The McCormick Research Institute honored veterans and special needs riders at a “Round Up” rodeo event Saturday under perfect skies. PHOTOS/TERRY LLOYD

The McCormick Research Institute honored veterans and special needs riders at a “Round Up” rodeo event Saturday under perfect skies. PHOTOS/TERRY LLOYD

Horses and Heroes round up at McCormick Institute

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The McCormick Research Institute, home of the Horses for Heroes and Heavenly Hooves equineassisted therapies programs, held a “Round Up” rodeo entertainment fundraiser in St. Cloud on Saturday. The program theme was “Honoring veterans. Celebrating special needs riders.
A 43-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Friday night after allegedly using a gun to threaten and detain a juvenile who had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with a friend in the Deer Creek subdivision.

A 43-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Friday night after allegedly using a gun to threaten and detain a juvenile who had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with a friend in the Deer Creek subdivision.

POLICE NEWS — St. Cloud man arrested for threatening juvenile with gun

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A 43-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Friday night after allegedly using a gun to threaten and detain a juvenile who had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with a friend in the Deer Creek subdivision.
The eclipse will take place from late night on March 13 to early morning on March 14 and can be seen throughout Florida and North America without special equipment. GRAPHIC/NASA USRA AND ADNET SYSTEMS

The eclipse will take place from late night on March 13 to early morning on March 14 and can be seen throughout Florida and North America without special equipment. GRAPHIC/NASA USRA AND ADNET SYSTEMS

Blood moon lunar eclipse will appear over Central Florida next week

Emely Albelo
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Central Floridians, keep your eyes on the night sky this upcoming March 13-15 for a rare lunar eclipse blood moon.The eclipse will take place from late night on March 13 to early morning on March 14 and can be seen throughout Florida and North America.
Student Senate is now a full-year elective course at Gateway High. The program’s seniors are pictured. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Student Senate is now a full-year elective course at Gateway High. The program’s seniors are pictured. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Student Senate now a year-long elective at Gateway High

Allie Mello
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Gateway High School’s Student Senate Association (SSA) has been formally recognized beyond the school for its work throughout its campus and around the community.
This story, which originally appeared at Central Florida Public Media, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

This story, which originally appeared at Central Florida Public Media, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

Florida’s camping ban may affect homeless Point-In-Time count

Lillian Hernández Caraballo
Thursday, March 6, 2025
This story, which originally appeared at Central Florida Public Media, is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.Nearly 400 volunteers have wrapped up this year’s homeless Point-In-Time count.
The city of Kissimmee named retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon (left) and Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway as finalists for its police chief position. PHOTOS/CITY OF ORLANDO, CITY OF CLERMONT

The city of Kissimmee named retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon (left) and Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway as finalists for its police chief position. PHOTOS/CITY OF ORLANDO, CITY OF CLERMONT

City of Kissimmee narrows down police chief list to 2 finalists

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 6, 2025
At the end of a lengthy press release the city of Kissimmee issued Wednesday night after the close of business, it announced it has narrowed down its search for a new police chief to two finalists.
Those criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech Tuesday said it offered no solutions. FILE PHOTO

Those criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech Tuesday said it offered no solutions. FILE PHOTO

Meanwhile, DeSantis has his DeTractors ...

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Much like the Democratic Party's response to President Donald Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night, there were those who had a response to Governor Ron Desantis' State of the State address during the first day of Florida’s 2025 Legislative session on Tuesday.
Photos by Taylor McFee

Photos by Taylor McFee

Hey St. Cloud, It’s back — so splash away, kids!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
After some time of closure for a refurbishing and resurfacing, the splash pad at St. Cloud Lakefront Park near Lakeshore Boulevard and New York Avenue reopened on Saturday. The pad will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Photos by Taylor McFee
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