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Gas prices in Florida jumped 20 cents per gallon late last week before settling back a bit to $3.11 per gallon of regular unleaded. (Graphic/AAA)

Gas prices in Florida jumped 20 cents per gallon late last week before settling back a bit to $3.11 per gallon of regular unleaded. (Graphic/AAA)

How could the conflict in Iran affect your gas prices? AAA weighs in

Staff Report
Monday, June 23, 2025
Gas prices spiked at the end of last week — prior to Saturday's reported U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear weapon sites — and more could be in store depending on the response to the hostilities in the Middle East.
The number of Florida fire departments that have earned the gold accreditation for the PEDReady program is in the single digits. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

The number of Florida fire departments that have earned the gold accreditation for the PEDReady program is in the single digits. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud Fire Rescue earns valuable pediatric PedReady Gold accreditation

News Staff
Sunday, June 22, 2025
The St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department has earned a rather unique and exceptional certification that should make parents feel confident in the city's Paramedic and EMT staff should they need them to come to a call.
Sabores Fit Bakery of Kissimmee is recalling a product called Mousse Desserts because it may contain potential undeclared allergen products. (Photo/Food and Drug Administration)

Sabores Fit Bakery of Kissimmee is recalling a product called Mousse Desserts because it may contain potential undeclared allergen products. (Photo/Food and Drug Administration)

Recall on mousse dessert from local Colombian bakery; see where you might have purchased it

News Staff
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Sabores Fit Bakery of Kissimmee is recalling a product called Mousse Desserts because it may contain undeclared milk, eggs, soy ingredients (soybean oil or soy lecithin), wheat or tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts).
St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson made a motion to add and pay for 10 additional staff members to work Saturday's Proud in the Cloud event at The Ranch. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson made a motion to add and pay for 10 additional staff members to work Saturday's Proud in the Cloud event at The Ranch. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

'Proud in the Cloud' will go on, with added staffing

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 19, 2025
St. Cloud City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday to sort out logistics for Saturday’s Proud in the Cloud event. At issue, Mayor Chris Robertson said, is not the event itself, but making sure the attendees and the City’s asset are protected.
Rev. Marcus Stovall, with the historical marker that was placed last year at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)

Rev. Marcus Stovall, with the historical marker that was placed last year at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. (Photos/Debbie Daniel)

Young pastor blends tradition and innovation at 138-year-old St. Luke

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On a tree-shaded lot off Narcoossee Road sits a small but mighty church that’s been part of the fabric of the Whitted community of Osceola County. In fact, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church is older than Osceola County.
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project that would expand U.S. Highway 17-92 from two to four lanes through Intercession City. (Graphic/FDOT)

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a project that would expand U.S. Highway 17-92 from two to four lanes through Intercession City. (Graphic/FDOT)

FDOT seeking public input on 17-92 widening—see when and where

Staff Report
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the U.S. 17-92 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (Virtual), and Thursday, June 26, 2025 (In-Person), at 5:30 p.m.
The development in question, Thomason Estates, is located south of Fertic Road and east of Michigan Avenue and has drawn opposition from area residents. (Google Maps)

The development in question, Thomason Estates, is located south of Fertic Road and east of Michigan Avenue and has drawn opposition from area residents. (Google Maps)

City Council delays decision on Thomason Estates

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Overshadowed by Councilman Ken Gilbert replacing Shawn Fletcher as Deputy Mayor, the St. Cloud City Council postponed a final decision on the zoning amendment and preliminary subdivision plan for Thomason Estates, a proposed 30-home development on 10.
Black Empowerment and Community Council's Christina Morris with BECC member Matt Quainoo and HOPE Chief Development officer Angie Rench at the 2024 Vanguard Awards (Submitted Photo)

Black Empowerment and Community Council's Christina Morris with BECC member Matt Quainoo and HOPE Chief Development officer Angie Rench at the 2024 Vanguard Awards (Submitted Photo)

BECC celebrates anniversary at Vanguard Awards

Ming Henry
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On Saturday, June 21, the Black Empowerment and Community Council (BECC) will be celebrating its first anniversary with a night of elegance, empowerment, and excellence inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
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