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Team BLUFOR members completed a multi-event Red, White, & Blue Trifecta Mission Saturday at the St. Cloud Lakefront. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Team BLUFOR members completed a multi-event Red, White, & Blue Trifecta Mission Saturday at the St. Cloud Lakefront. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Team BLUFOR celebrates ‘birthday’ with grueling veteran fitness event

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Saturday morning came bright, warm, and humid at Macy Island’s Twin Oaks Conservation Area. Fifteen military veterans and family members, assisted by an equal number of volunteers, completed a multi-event Red, White, & Blue Trifecta Mission in recognition of St.
St. Cloud native Madison Ferguson got the honor of giving the commencement speech at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences summer ceremony. She’s moving on to occupational therapy work with adults, an underserved health care sector. (Submitted photo)

St. Cloud native Madison Ferguson got the honor of giving the commencement speech at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences summer ceremony. She’s moving on to occupational therapy work with adults, an underserved health care sector. (Submitted photo)

St. Cloud native Ferguson reflects on OT journey

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 11, 2025
It takes a lot of time and money to become a physician. Double down on that if you’re going to work with those with physical or developmental disabilities.St.
A state appeals court Wednesday ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional.

A state appeals court Wednesday ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional.

Court strikes down open carry ban in Florida

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
News Service of Florida — In a major decision, a state appeals court Wednesday ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional.A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal, pointing to U.S.
Seven Osceola County scholars have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

Seven Osceola County scholars have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

National Merit Scholarship semifinalist list includes 7 from Osceola — see who made the cut

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
National Merit Scholarship Corporation officials Wednesday announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists and scholarship winners — about half the field — will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.
Former Motel 8 rooms on Vine Street will look like these updated studio apartments once Haven on Vine renovations complete at the end of the year. (Photo/Christine Pike)

Former Motel 8 rooms on Vine Street will look like these updated studio apartments once Haven on Vine renovations complete at the end of the year. (Photo/Christine Pike)

City of Kissimmee ‘rings in’ start of new affordable housing development

Ken Jackson
Monday, September 8, 2025
Bells are synonymous with Christmas, not a gathering in September. But the city of Kissimmee used them Thursday to “ring in” a new opportunity for those who need and require affordable housing.Plus, throwing ceremonial dirt can be messy.
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