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Some of the over 50 tech entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders during a panel discussion at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo Oct. 30. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Some of the over 50 tech entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders during a panel discussion at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo Oct. 30. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Tech entrepreneurs pitch ideas at Plug and Play NeoCity Expo

For the second year in a row, NeoCity partner Plug and Play hosted over 50 tech startup entrepreneurs and semiconductor industry leaders at the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo 2025.
Tommy Tompkins (seated center) helped found the Education Foundation Osceola County 40 years ago, and is now being honored with a scholarship in his name to go to a graduating county senior. (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola)

Tommy Tompkins (seated center) helped found the Education Foundation Osceola County 40 years ago, and is now being honored with a scholarship in his name to go to a graduating county senior. (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola)

Education Foundation honors Tom Tompkins with namesake scholarship

Ahead of its Nov. 14 Larry Godwin Scholarships for Kids Golf Classic, the Education Foundation Osceola County has announced the establishment of the Tom Tompkins Legacy Scholarship, created to honor Tom Tompkins, founder of the Education Foundation.
Photos provided by The Lifeboat Project

Photos provided by The Lifeboat Project

Funds raised to help The Lifeboat Project fight human trafficking

The Lifeboat Project held a benefit event Saturday at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace in Disney Springs, with over 300 attendees who helped raise over $240,000 to support survivors of human trafficking here in Central Florida.Photos provided by The Lifeboat Project
Neptune Road will close west of St. Cloud Police Department overnight on Sunday and Monday. (Map/Osceola County)

Neptune Road will close west of St. Cloud Police Department overnight on Sunday and Monday. (Map/Osceola County)

Road closure on Neptune Road Sunday and Monday night; see where

Work on the Neptune Road widening project necessitates the closure of Neptune Road from  Old Canoe Creek Road to Sergeant Graham Drive from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 3.This is in addition to the through-traffic closure from Old Canoe Creek to 13th Street.
The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Development Services receives industry award

The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category ($5–10 million range) by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter, the city has announced.
In a case St. Cloud Police officials call "truly disturbing," a man was arrested Friday on charges that he reportedly possessed videos and images depicting sexual acts with animals, including his own dogs.

In a case St. Cloud Police officials call "truly disturbing," a man was arrested Friday on charges that he reportedly possessed videos and images depicting sexual acts with animals, including his own dogs.

Cyber tip leads to St. Cloud man's arrest on sexual contact with animal charges

In a case St. Cloud Police officials call "truly disturbing," a man was arrested Friday on charges that he reportedly possessed videos and images depicting sexual acts with animals, including his own dogs.Frank Louis Mitchell, 41, of St.
The members of the Harmony High School "Sound of the Stampede" marching band react Thursday to news they've been invited to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade on Jan. 1, 2027. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

The members of the Harmony High School "Sound of the Stampede" marching band react Thursday to news they've been invited to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade on Jan. 1, 2027. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

WEREWOLVES OF LONGHORN — Harmony High marching band invited to ’27 London New Year’s Parade

Thursday was a long day for the members of Harmony High School’s “Sound of the Stampede” marching band.They sat through the school day, then hung around into the late afternoon for a performance and a presentation – for what they didn’t know.It was the best kept secret on campus … and well worth it.
Daylight Savings graphic from Freepik.com

Daylight Savings graphic from Freepik.com

Daylight Savings: What does ‘falling back’ mean this year?

The clock is turning back, and so are your bedtimes! Don’t forget to ‘fall back’ this weekend.On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m. will be turned backward one hour to 1 a.m. in most of the country.It means that sunrise (around 6:25 a.m. to start Daylight Savings Time) and sunset (around 6 p.m.