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Photos courtesy of The Lifeboat Project

Photos courtesy of The Lifeboat Project

NOT FOR SALE: FLORIDA; movie highlights human trafficking crimes

Thursday night, JCFilms and The Lifeboat Project premiered the first of a three-film series, NOT FOR SALE: FLORIDA, depicting true stories of human trafficking crimes. The event was held at the City of Destiny Church in Apopka, and was hosted by Actor Dean Cain, who also starred in the film.
Photos by RTW Productions

Photos by RTW Productions

A night for the Heroes who Don’t Wear Capes

The fourth annual Real Heroes Don’t Wear Capes gala held Saturday, Jan. 7 at Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista had it all — hundreds of attendees in Roaring ‘20s attire, a murder mystery, a litany of awards given to community pillars and helpers, and thousands of dollars raised in order for A Hero...
Gifts were given to an estimated 3,800 children during this holiday event, giving out over 16,000 toys during the Toys for Toys events at Promenade at Sunset Walk.

Gifts were given to an estimated 3,800 children during this holiday event, giving out over 16,000 toys during the Toys for Toys events at Promenade at Sunset Walk.

Promenade at Sunset Walk distributes 16,000 holiday toys to underprivileged

Promenade at Sunset Walk held its Toys for Tots distribution event Dec. 20 morning for underprivileged Central Florida children and families, as part of its ongoing charitable collaboration with the Marine Corps Reserve and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The little-est volunteer — Photos Courtesy of A Hero For Kids

The little-est volunteer — Photos Courtesy of A Hero For Kids

A Hero For Kids providing Christmas wishes

A Hero For Kids is a local 501(c)3 dedicated to working to making the community a better place for all by providing children what they need for school and to have happy holidays, and recognizing other “heroes” for their local contributions.
KUA trucks leading the festival of lights. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

KUA trucks leading the festival of lights. PHOTO/CHRIS MILLER

Festival of Lights makes the season bright again

The Christmas spirit was in full effect Saturday at the Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade. The parade returned to Broadway in downtown to rekindle all the magic of the holidays. Thousands anticipated the annual tradition and lined the street some two hours prior to the parade.
Santa Claus took time from his own Christmas prep to appear in St. Cloud Saturday.

Santa Claus took time from his own Christmas prep to appear in St. Cloud Saturday.

Hundreds ride in, thousands watch St. Cloud parade

Marching bands. Kids and adults – and the random pet. Local dignitaries. Youth groups, cheerleaders and first responders. And Santa Claus – don’t ever forget Santa Claus at a Christmas parade.
Ruck marchers carrying the flags of their service, representing Coast Guard and Army . PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Ruck marchers carrying the flags of their service, representing Coast Guard and Army . PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

St. Cloud goes ‘All Out’ for Veterans Day 2022

Despite an unexpected visit by Hurricane Nicole earlier this week, several events held Saturday capped off a week of celebrating veterans in St. Cloud.
Twis Lizasuain, Board Chair for the Boys & Girls Club of Osceola County, makes a presentation with club members at the “Saddle Up” fundraiser at Osceola Heritage Park on Nov. 3. PHOTO/BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Twis Lizasuain, Board Chair for the Boys & Girls Club of Osceola County, makes a presentation with club members at the “Saddle Up” fundraiser at Osceola Heritage Park on Nov. 3. PHOTO/BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Community Saddles Up' at Boys & Girls Club fundraiser

With a club established in Kissimmee and a new one opening up in St. Cloud in December, the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida is reaching to the community for support of such a worthy cause in the life of its youth.