St. Cloud

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, attended Thursday's St. Cloud City Council meeting to present a check for $1.05 million, funding he helped secure for the city to get Hopkins Park area residents off septic systems and onto the public water/sewer system. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, attended Thursday's St. Cloud City Council meeting to present a check for $1.05 million, funding he helped secure for the city to get Hopkins Park area residents off septic systems and onto the public water/sewer system. PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud paves way for future Council raises

Ken Jackson
Friday, June 9, 2023
The St. Cloud City Council is halfway toward issuing a pay raise – for future councils. At Thursday’s meeting the board passed the first reading of an ordinance raising Council members’ salaries, but current Council members will not see the increase.
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country will be honored on Memorial Day Monday, as they were in this photo from the 2022 ceremony in St. Cloud. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country will be honored on Memorial Day Monday, as they were in this photo from the 2022 ceremony in St. Cloud. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

Observe Memorial Day Monday at Mount Peace Cemetery

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Memorial Day is a holiday to commemorate Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. This day of remembrance falls on the last Monday of May each year.  In observance of Memorial Day, there will be a wreath laying ceremony on Monday at 10 a.m.
Community children ran through the ribbon to playfully open the Born Learning Trail at Peghorn Park in St. Cloud. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Community children ran through the ribbon to playfully open the Born Learning Trail at Peghorn Park in St. Cloud. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

St. Cloud, United Way, ELC open Born Learning Trail

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
St. Cloud is home to Osceola County’s second Born Learning Trail, a cooperative effort of the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola, United Way and the City of St. Cloud to bring more opportunities to learn while playing. The first of these opened last summer at Mark Durbin Park in Kissimmee, and St.
See a beautiful sunset like this — and a movie — at the St. Cloud Lakefront on Saturday. PHOTO/CRABBY BILL'S

See a beautiful sunset like this — and a movie — at the St. Cloud Lakefront on Saturday. PHOTO/CRABBY BILL'S

St. Cloud news — This weekend in the Cloud: Lakefront movie, Longhorn Golf benefit

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
On Saturday, the City of St. Cloud will host Movie at the Lakefront, beginning at dusk. Bring your own chair, blanket and snacks – settle in for the movie “Turning Red.” For more information, contact St. Cloud Parks and Recreation at 407-957-7243 or email Parksandrecreation@st.cloud.org.
Everyone from Kissimmee came together with family and friends to watch a full display of fireworks to celebrate the beauty of our country.

Everyone from Kissimmee came together with family and friends to watch a full display of fireworks to celebrate the beauty of our country.

4th of July: Brought to you courtesy of the Red, White and Blue

Chris Miller and Donasia Harry
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The 4th of July had a something for everyone, everywhere in Osceola County. Independence Day celebrations to honor the red, white and blue of U.S.A. were held at Disney World, Old Town Kissimmee, Promenade at Sunset Walk, Celebration and on the lakefronts of Kissimmee and St. Cloud.
Join Ron McCracken, past Department Commander of the Sons of the Union, Veterans of the Civil War Wednesday on a historic walking tour through St. Cloud history.

Join Ron McCracken, past Department Commander of the Sons of the Union, Veterans of the Civil War Wednesday on a historic walking tour through St. Cloud history.

Wednesday’s all about St. Cloud’s history — And ghosts! — on walking tours

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
There’s plenty to do in town the evening of Feb. 23, this coming Wednesday. For starters, join Ron McCracken, past Department Commander of the Sons of the Union, Veterans of the Civil War Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on a historic walking tour through St. Cloud history. Presented by St.
Danigzy Mantilla (23) starts to drive the lane against Emily Shook (3) during St. Cloud’s 52-33 regional quarterfinal win Thursday night. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Danigzy Mantilla (23) starts to drive the lane against Emily Shook (3) during St. Cloud’s 52-33 regional quarterfinal win Thursday night. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Defense propels Bulldogs to playoff win

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, February 11, 2022
St. Cloud used stifling defense to limit East River to 10 first-half points, cruising to an easy 52-33 win in a Class 6A Region 2 quarterfinal playoff game Thursday at Coach Mac Court.
Carolyn Copacio took home the Best Britches Award in the Redneck Games.

Carolyn Copacio took home the Best Britches Award in the Redneck Games.

A chilly Redneck Gala

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A hearty group braved the cold weather Saturday night at the Jones Ranch for the 15th annual St. Cloud Main Street Redneck Gala.
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