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A stalk of Eelgrass is ready to be planted on the East Lake Toho lakebed using protective metal cages to prevent premature feeding by wildlife and impacts from wave action and boats. (Photos/Conservation Florida).

A stalk of Eelgrass is ready to be planted on the East Lake Toho lakebed using protective metal cages to prevent premature feeding by wildlife and impacts from wave action and boats. (Photos/Conservation Florida).

FWC project restores vital Eelgrass ‘Meadow’ to East Lake Toho

Terry Lloyd
Friday, June 19, 2026
Conservation Florida, in partnership with Sea & Shoreline Aquatic Restoration, recently planted more than 250,000 native eelgrass plants along the shoreline of East Lake Tohopekaliga in Osceola County. The project was funded by a $2.
St. Cloud city leaders and the City Council discussed ways it can navigate a potential eight-figure loss in property tax revenue at Monday’s city workshop. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

St. Cloud city leaders and the City Council discussed ways it can navigate a potential eight-figure loss in property tax revenue at Monday’s city workshop. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Osceola County, St. Cloud leaders discuss property tax proposal impacts

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 18, 2026
EditorIn November, Florida voters will get the chance to decide if they want to cut the property tax bill for homesteaded property owners—but it would come at the expense of local government budgets.
Turnpike staff discuss impacts on U.S. 192 with a commercial property owner in the project area. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Turnpike staff discuss impacts on U.S. 192 with a commercial property owner in the project area. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

Plans publicly presented for Turnpike project

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is widening a one and half-mile section of Florida’s Turnpike from U.S. 192 to Partin Settlement Road in Osceola County.
Osceola County School Board Chair Heather Kahoun has been elected President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association.

Osceola County School Board Chair Heather Kahoun has been elected President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association.

News Briefs — School Board chair named FSBA president; Toho Water grant program

School Board Chair Named Fsba President-elect
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Osceola County School Board Chair Heather Kahoun has been elected President-Elect of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), a key statewide leadership role representing school boards across Florida, the Osceola School District announced Tuesday.
St. Cloud Mayor and Director of the Museum of Military History Chris Robertson speaks to members of the Osceola Chamber’s Warrior Coalition last Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

St. Cloud Mayor and Director of the Museum of Military History Chris Robertson speaks to members of the Osceola Chamber’s Warrior Coalition last Thursday. (Photo/Terry Lloyd)

The Osceola Chamber Warrior Coalition: Veterans helping Veterans

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Osceola Chamber’s Warrior Coalition serves veterans in business and those with supporting organizations, totaling about 45 members.At its June meeting, held at American Legion Post 10 in Kissimmee, St.
Veteran's Voice — June 18, 2026

Veteran's Voice — June 18, 2026

VETERAN'S VOICE — Who Is Eligible Now for VA Healthcare?

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, June 18, 2026
For clarification, if you served in any combat zone after 9/11, the Gulf War, or the Vietnam War, or were exposed to toxins such as burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation, depleted uranium, or other specific hazards during service—including at U.S. installations—you are eligible.
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