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Boots, Bulls and Barrels Photos by Taylor McFee

Boots, Bulls and Barrels Photos by Taylor McFee

Rodeo—the October pastime in Osceola County

Taylor McFee
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
If you need proof, the Silver Spurs Arena was sold out Saturday for the action-packed annual Boots, Bulls and Barrels, showcasing the area’s best bull and saddle bronc riders—and the best riding stock the Silver Spurs Rodeo can raise—and fastest cowgirls around the barrel racing course.But, part of...
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...
Ahead of the Bulldogs’ football game against Lake Minneola. Junior linebacker J.T. Wrona led the team on the field with the Stars and Stripes, something also done at a number of other Week 4 games Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Ahead of the Bulldogs’ football game against Lake Minneola. Junior linebacker J.T. Wrona led the team on the field with the Stars and Stripes, something also done at a number of other Week 4 games Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

9/11: A generation ago, but still close in minds and hearts

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The national tragedy of September 11 may have occurred 25 years ago, so an entire generation of residents may not have a point of reference, but it was on minds and in the hearts of many in Osceola County on Friday, the 25th anniversary of when terrorists hijacked planes and caused 2,977 innocent...
St. Cloud Main Street Awards Dinner photos by Creative1 Photos

St. Cloud Main Street Awards Dinner photos by Creative1 Photos

A night of awards with St. Cloud Main Street

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
St. Cloud Main Street celebrated its 27th Annual Awards Dinner Monday, Aug. 10 at Phyre Saloon & Steakhouse in downtown St. Cloud.The evening recognized the businesses, organizations, volunteers, supporters and community partners whose involvement helps advance St. Cloud Main Street’s mission of...
Photo by Katie Williams

Photo by Katie Williams

America at 250 — Practice patience … then light that candle!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
It may have taken a little while, and avoiding a little thunder, but Osceola County celebrated the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence at the Semiquincentennial 4th of July.The crowds gathered at the usual places—the Kissimmee and St. Cloud lakefronts, Old Town,...
Story and photos by Terry Lloyd

Story and photos by Terry Lloyd

Inaugural St. Cloud Police Department Community Day

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
St. Cloud Police’s inaugural Community Day event was designed to be family-friendly and provide an opportunity for great interaction for the public with the various department units, like S.W.A.T., Emergency Services, and Explorers.
Kowtown Festival photos by Christine Pike

Kowtown Festival photos by Christine Pike

143 candles for Kissimmee’s Kowtown birthday

Christine Pike
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The City of Kissimmee threw a 143rd birthday party Saturday, and thousands turned out celebrate in its honor dancing, singers, family fun and, of course, birthday cake thanks to Jenni’s Cakes. Confetti rained down and cupcakes were handed out.
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