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Michael Adrian Nieto, 31, faced a maximum penalty of five years on those federal charges of dealing in firearms, without a license, to a Caribbean smuggler. He pled guilty in February.

Michael Adrian Nieto, 31, faced a maximum penalty of five years on those federal charges of dealing in firearms, without a license, to a Caribbean smuggler. He pled guilty in February.

Former St. Cloud cop gets federal gun trafficking sentence

News Staff
Monday, August 18, 2025
A former St. Cloud Police officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his role in an illegal firearms dealing ring.Michael Adrian Nieto, 31, faced a maximum penalty of five years on those federal charges of dealing in firearms, without a license, to a Caribbean smuggler.
State Rep. Paula Stark and Sen. Kristen Arrington presented $470,000 in state funding to purchase a flooding dam system and a new St. Cloud Fire boat at Thursday’s St. Cloud City Council meeting. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

State Rep. Paula Stark and Sen. Kristen Arrington presented $470,000 in state funding to purchase a flooding dam system and a new St. Cloud Fire boat at Thursday’s St. Cloud City Council meeting. (Photo/Debbie Daniel)

St. Cloud mayor Robertson calls for city manager’s firing

Debbie Daniel
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Note: This is an update to Friday's story, which can be found here. Citing “serious issues” with what he perceived as a lack of professionalism and the ability to get answers on topics within the City, St.
Osceola County Sheriff's deputies take down a pair of suspected car burglars — and are about to discover a two-year-old in the back seat — in ChampionsGate Wednesday. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies take down a pair of suspected car burglars — and are about to discover a two-year-old in the back seat — in ChampionsGate Wednesday. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Water park car burglars caught — with 2-year-old in tow

Ken Jackson
Friday, August 15, 2025
Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests Wednesday as the pair were breaking into cars at a local water park — with a two-year-old boy in the back seat.Jamika Spencer, 29, and Nicholas Rivera, 33, were arrested and charged with burglary to a conveyance and child neglect.
Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News:

Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News:

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Friday, August 15, 2025
Here’s a list of achievements by Osceola County students at out-of-area colleges and universities, as reported by Merit Pages News:The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its list of spring semester 2025 graduates, including St.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit: Det. Mark Redick, Det. Georgie Torres, Sgt. Kyle Glynn, Det. Ruth Marrero, Det. Desha Hernandez. Bottom Row (l-r) Det. Megan Perreault, K-9 Ruby, Analyst Martiza Rodriguez. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit: Det. Mark Redick, Det. Georgie Torres, Sgt. Kyle Glynn, Det. Ruth Marrero, Det. Desha Hernandez. Bottom Row (l-r) Det. Megan Perreault, K-9 Ruby, Analyst Martiza Rodriguez. (Photo/Osceola County Sheriff’s Office)

Osceola Sheriff’s internet crimes unit fighting child predators

Kristin Hurst
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Like roaches in dark corners, child predators are multiplying at an alarming rate across Central Florida.
St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for the termination of City Manager Veronica Miller's employment at Thursday's City Council meeting.

St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for the termination of City Manager Veronica Miller's employment at Thursday's City Council meeting.

St. Cloud mayor calls for city manager’s firing

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Citing “serious issues” with what he perceived as a lack of professionalism and the ability to get answers on topics within the City, St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for a motion to terminate the employment of City Manager Veronica Miller at Thursday’s City Council meeting.
Israel Rodriguez of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs discusses state benefits available to Florida resident veterans (Photo/Terry Lloyd).

Israel Rodriguez of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs discusses state benefits available to Florida resident veterans (Photo/Terry Lloyd).

Osceola Military Museum marks the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Osceola’s Museum of Military History, located on west U.S. 192, observed “V-J Day”—the day when Japan surrendered in World War II, effectively bringing World War II to an end on Aug. 15, 1945—with a special ceremony Saturday.According to the U.S.
At the recent Reach Impact Day, Reach CEO Kelly Trace (standing) goes over the new branding effort with Healthy Start of Osceola County Executive Director Kerri Stephen and the team. (Photos/Reach)

At the recent Reach Impact Day, Reach CEO Kelly Trace (standing) goes over the new branding effort with Healthy Start of Osceola County Executive Director Kerri Stephen and the team. (Photos/Reach)

A new brand for babies: Healthy Start gets a fresh one of its own

Ken Jackson
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Healthy Start Coalition of Osceola County provides free, confidential services to pregnant women and families with infants, helping ensure every baby in the county is born healthy and has the resources to thrive.
Efforts are being made to provide tools that help protect kids’ mental health—and parents and teachers can be proactive about getting involved. (Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus)

Efforts are being made to provide tools that help protect kids’ mental health—and parents and teachers can be proactive about getting involved. (Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus)

Protecting kids’ mental health this school year

Statepoint
Thursday, August 14, 2025
From schoolwork and homework to friendships and extracurriculars to potentially dealing with difficult situations like bullying, there is a lot for kids to navigate during the school year.
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