Lifestyle

The first step is to prioritize what is essential, for example shelter, groceries, utilities, health items, car insurance and transportation.

The first step is to prioritize what is essential, for example shelter, groceries, utilities, health items, car insurance and transportation.

Financial priorities: What to consider when going through a financial hardship?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
By Johanna Gómez: I have recently been asked how to manage money during a crisis like COVID-19 when income can be restricted. During a financial crisis, you can create a crisis budget to manage your money and to control your spending habits.
Wendy Coschignano Ford

Wendy Coschignano Ford

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
With the ongoing media reporting and coverage of all things COVID-19, we are frequently hearing the latest progress reports from the pharmaceutical industry regarding their efforts to create a new vaccine in hopes of bringing an end to the COVID-19 virus.
Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Make an impact with local volunteer opportunities

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Looking for ways to give back while keeping safety top-of-mind? Check out these virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities to help show your support for our local community. •Adult Literacy League instructors Compamy: Adult Literacy League.
Pete and Jean Barber

Pete and Jean Barber

Couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
On Saturday, July 25, Pete and Jean Barber, of St. Cloud, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary at the couple’s home in St. Cloud. High school sweethearts, Pete and Jean were married July 26, 1945, in Winchester, Mass. Pete was born in St.
To learn about rain barrel installation and maintenance tune into Facebook Live on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m., or watch the recording after at: https://www.facebook.com/WaterCentralFlorida.

To learn about rain barrel installation and maintenance tune into Facebook Live on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m., or watch the recording after at: https://www.facebook.com/WaterCentralFlorida.

We are not closed! New ways of providing education to the community

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
By Eva Pabon and Osceola County Faculty   During the last months, UF/IFAS Extension in Osceola County has transitioned from in person activities to offer camps, classes and field days in different ways. So, the good news is that you can still attend many of our classes!
From left, Melvin Cotton III, Melvin Cotton IIII and Melissa Cotton stand in the kitchen of their St. Cloud home where Faith & Food is taped. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

From left, Melvin Cotton III, Melvin Cotton IIII and Melissa Cotton stand in the kitchen of their St. Cloud home where Faith & Food is taped. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Meals are a religious experience in ‘Faith & Food’

Brian McBride
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Call it a new version of “Eat, Pray, Love.” Melissa and Melvin Cotton, of St. Cloud, are providing platefuls of some physical and spiritual nourishment with their cooking show, “Faith & Food,” which is streaming on YouTube.
Porky’s is located at 4249 13th St. in St. Cloud.

Porky’s is located at 4249 13th St. in St. Cloud.

The laugh lounge

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and Porky’s Comedy Club teamed up live and on stage for a re-opening ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 1, along with chamber ambassadors, St. Cloud Mayor Nathan Blackwell, and Porky’s owners, Vinny Barber and Eric Godfrey. Porky’s, located at 4249 13th St. in St.
Water is a very important component for good plant health, but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance.

Water is a very important component for good plant health, but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance.

Negative effects of overwatering plants

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
By Grantly Ricketts: Central Florida experiences most of its annual rain between June 1 and Sept. 30. Water is a very important component for good plant health, but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance. Too little water is bad, so is too much water.
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