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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia presented a check for $41,716 in unclaimed funds to the University of Central Florida on Sept. 15. The state was holding it, and returned it through the Claim Your Cash Florida program. (Photo/ Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia)

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia presented a check for $41,716 in unclaimed funds to the University of Central Florida on Sept. 15. The state was holding it, and returned it through the Claim Your Cash Florida program. (Photo/ Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia)

‘Claim Your Cash’ from the state of Florida

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Might there be some cash that’s yours, that never got to you?The state of Florida is holding it … and they want to give it to you.The state has launched, and formally introduced last week, Claim Your Cash Florida, a holding for unclaimed property that was formally called Florida Treasure...
News Briefs — Sept. 24, 2026

News Briefs — Sept. 24, 2026

NEWS BRIEFS — HCA Osceola earns trauma honor; school groups earn grants; 9/11 donations; AAA says to book your holiday plans now

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
HCA Osceola Hospital now a Level II Trauma CenterHCA Florida Osceola Hospital announced that its trauma center has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), providing independent national validation of the hospital’s capabilities to care for seriously...
Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News.

Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News.

College honors for local scholars

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Here’s a list of honors earned by Osceola County scholars at out-of-the-area universities or institutions, as reported by Merit Pages News:Southern New Hampshire University, serving more than 200,000 online learners worldwide, released its Summer 2026 Dean’s List, recognizing locally:Kissimmee—...
A key part of the recent legislative changes targeted lawsuit costs incurred by insurers, which Cerio said “really exploded” after Hurricane Irma ran up the state in 2017.

A key part of the recent legislative changes targeted lawsuit costs incurred by insurers, which Cerio said “really exploded” after Hurricane Irma ran up the state in 2017.

Citizens Property Insurance President: ‘Market is working’

Jim Turner
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
News Service of Florida—Citizens Property Insurance President Timothy Cerio encouraged policyholders to “shop the market” if their renewal notice includes a sizeable increase.Addressing the state-run company’s Board of Governors on Wednesday, Cerio also proclaimed that “the market is working” due...
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is celebrating its 100th robotic surgery, saying the milestone "Reflects its commitment to increasing access to innovative, high-quality care for patients in our community. " (Photo/St. Cloud Hospital)

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is celebrating its 100th robotic surgery, saying the milestone "Reflects its commitment to increasing access to innovative, high-quality care for patients in our community. " (Photo/St. Cloud Hospital)

St. Cloud Hospital celebrates 100th robotic surgery

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is celebrating its 100th robotic surgery.The hospital says the milestone, "Reflects its commitment to increasing access to innovative, high-quality care for patients in our community."
Retiring St. Cloud Chamber CEO Dirk Webb poses with outgoing board chair Lisa Bertossa at Saturday's annual Chamber Gala. Incoming Chamber Executive Director Dana Wells photos it for posterity. (Photo/Creative1 Photos)

Retiring St. Cloud Chamber CEO Dirk Webb poses with outgoing board chair Lisa Bertossa at Saturday's annual Chamber Gala. Incoming Chamber Executive Director Dana Wells photos it for posterity. (Photo/Creative1 Photos)

New leadership headlines St. Cloud Chamber’s 100th year

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Retiring CEO Dirk Webb goes out to standing ovationSaturday’s St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala was, as usual, a celebration.The Chamber celebrated its annual award winners, its outgoing Chair of the Board, Lisa Bertossa, and its incoming chair, St. Cloud Hospital President Brian Wetzel.But...
Among the new laws taking effect next week on Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang members, a new penalty for those who involve minors in animal fighting, and a clarification on license plate frame rules.

Among the new laws taking effect next week on Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang members, a new penalty for those who involve minors in animal fighting, and a clarification on license plate frame rules.

New laws, final $1 minimum wage hike arrive with October

Jim Turner
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
News Service of Florida — Among the new laws taking effect next week on Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang members, a new penalty for those who involve minors in animal fighting, and a clarification on license plate frame rules.The final $1 increase in the state’s...
Ivan Oscar Martinez-Garcia, 56, was arrested Monday and charged with felony counts of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12 by a person 18 years of age or older in a familial or custodial position, lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12 years of age by an offender 18 years of age or older and showing harmful material to a minor. (Mugshot/Osceola County Jail)

Ivan Oscar Martinez-Garcia, 56, was arrested Monday and charged with felony counts of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12 by a person 18 years of age or older in a familial or custodial position, lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12 years of age by an offender 18 years of age or older and showing harmful material to a minor. (Mugshot/Osceola County Jail)

Details in St. Cloud arrest of man suspected of sexual battery of a minor

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
St. Cloud Police have arrested a man following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.Ivan Oscar Martinez-Garcia, 56, was arrested Monday and charged with felony counts of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12 by a person 18 years of age or older in a familial or...
Ivan Oscar Martinez Garcia, 56, faces multiple felony charges following his arrest late Monday afternoon.

Ivan Oscar Martinez Garcia, 56, faces multiple felony charges following his arrest late Monday afternoon.

St. Cloud Police make arrest in case regarding sexual battery of a minor

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
St. Cloud Police have arrested a man following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.Ivan Oscar Martinez Garcia, 56, was arrested Monday and charged with felony counts of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12 by a person 18 years of age or older in a familial or...
Marilyn Elise Thennell, 68, was arrested Thursday arrested after Osceola County Sheriff's deputies say she admitted to trying to overdose her adult sons on medication. (Mugshot/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Marilyn Elise Thennell, 68, was arrested Thursday arrested after Osceola County Sheriff's deputies say she admitted to trying to overdose her adult sons on medication. (Mugshot/Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Osceola woman arrested after admitting she tried to drug her two adult children

Staff Report
Friday, September 18, 2026
An Osceola woman is under arrest after Osceola County Sheriff's deputies say she admitted to trying to overdose her adult sons on medication.Marilyn Elise Thennell, 68, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts each of attempted first degree murder and aggravated abuse of a disabled...
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