Osceola News Gazette

News Articles: 2026

A new home in the new year for Osceola's Early Learning Coalition

January 11, 2026

Families and friends eagerly awaited for the tour of the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County’s new space on East U.S. Highway 192 Thursday.

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News Articles: 2025-2024

‘The glue of the community’: ELC celebrates Osceola’s first teachers

December 26, 2025

On Tuesday morning, Amanda Kelkenberg, the CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, stood before the VPS providers of 55 Osceola County early learning programs with wonderment.

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The Trail of Terror — catch a sneak peak of Peghorn after dark Oct. 17-18, 24-25

October 15, 2025

Experience Trail of Terror: The Legend of Peghorn October 17- 18 and 24-25 for an early Halloween walk-through fear-fest.

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Valencia opens VCentials to help Osceola students with food insecurity

September 18, 2025

Valencia College celebrated the grand opening of its second VCentials location on its Osceola campus on Monday morning.

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Brief: In The News — Aldi enters St. Cloud; local teacher selected for C-SPAN fellowship; good news from City of St. Cloud departments

August 7, 2025

Aldi comes to St. Cloud
A brand-new Aldi grocery celebrated its grand opening in St. Cloud with a ribbon cutting last Thursday, joined by Aldi store manager Karry Johnson and the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce.

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Huck’s Homemade Bracelets comes to Village Inn

July 24, 2025

Nestled inside the Village Inn Sunday morning was Huck Dominy, a local 6-year-old entrepreneur, giving back to his community one bracelet and brownie at a time.

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SKILLCircuits debuts high school program

May 15, 2025

St. Cloud High School welcomed Techtonic’s SKILLCircuits last week to offer neurodiverse students, such as those with autism, a future in mobile device repair.

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Brief: Cops @ Pops social with St. Cloud Police — May 21

May 1 2025

The St. Cloud Police Department is ready to serve the community one scoop at a time!

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Brief: Kissimmee Art in the Park — May 9

May 1, 2025

Come on down to enjoy Kissimmee Lakefront Art in the Park at Ruby Plaza on May 9 from 5-9 p.m.

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Brief: 'A Tapestry of Us' at Osceola History — April 13-19

April 12, 2025

On April 13-19, Osceola History will host “A tapestry of Us,” a week-long exhibit of 13 beautiful quilts crafted.

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Brief: Blood moon lunar eclipse will appear over Central Florida next week

March 6, 2025

Central Floridians, keep your eyes on the night sky this upcoming March 13-15 for a rare lunar eclipse blood moon.

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Brief: Narcoossee History Family Easter Event — April 12

March 2, 2025

Come meet the Easter Bunny on April 12 in Narcoossee!

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Tension spikes over Kissimmee mayor candidate

June 19, 2024

At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, the city of Kissimmee certified all of the candidates...

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Wings of 49 angels — Osceola’s Pulse tribute to be built in a year

June 14, 2024

Of the 49 innocent club goers who were killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando — Wednesday marked the eighth anniversary of that horrific event...

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Osceola REDI shares its progress at Board of County Commissioners meeting

June 13, 2024

Should there be another Hurricane Ian or other disaster that befalls our community...

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St. Cloud showcases City Hall expansion

June 6, 2024

St. Cloud swung open the doors to City Hall for its public grand re-opening Wednesday...

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Osceola Corrections Chief Almonte nominated to Florida Model Jail Standards Working Group

June 4, 2024

In recognition for more than 28 years with the Osceola Corrections Department, Osceola County Corrections Chief Yuberky Almonte...

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OUC opens Florida’s first net-zero energy facility in St. Cloud

May 17, 2024

OUC cut the ribbon on its new St. Cloud Operations and Maintenance Center....

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Feature Articles: 2026

TikTok stays: multi-billion dollar ‘Americanized’ makeover finalized

February 5, 2026

The countdown clock that threatened to silence TikTok in America has been unplugged.

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Beyond the ball drop: How to make those 2026 resolutions stick

February 5, 2026

The party is over, the decorations are gone and, for many, New Year’s resolutions are already starting to fade.

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See It, Say It, Stop It: How Osceola County is fighting human trafficking

January 22, 2026

Modern slavery hides in plain sight, but through vigilance and education this January, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.

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Some Do's and Don’ts about New Year’s superstitions

January 1, 2026

With the calendar flipping to 2026 overnight, many of us are looking for more than just a fresh start—we’re looking for a little bit of luck. Whether you’re deeply superstitious or just “playing it safe,” ...

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Feature Articles: 2025-2024

Ugly, tacky holiday sweater? Friday’s the day for that!

December 18, 2025

Uncover the hilariously tacky history of National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day and its spectacular, sparkly origins this Friday, Dec. 19!

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Operation Santa Paws: rallying for shelter animals during the holidays

December 18, 2025

Let your heart be guided by the star of generosity during Operation Santa Paws.

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NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY — Fairy Tale Forest or Festive Feast?

December 11, 2025

From Grimm’s dark woods to cozy kitchens, gingerbread houses still deliver a magical, delicious dose of holiday cheer.

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2025 Holiday Section from Osceola news Gazette

November 28, 2025

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

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2025 Holiday Section from Osceola news Gazette

November 27, 2025

First page, tree lightings and parades.

Third page, local holiday happenings.

Sixth page, Santa sightings.

Seventh page, Ultimate shopper's guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Find the spirit of the holidays on Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2025

Skip the holiday shopping spree for a day next week and swap it for a ‘giving spree’ that can feel even better.

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Your Thanksgiving celebration guide for local holiday events

November 20, 2025

Enjoy these local early Thanksgiving celebrations before Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025.

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Your guide to Veteran’s Day events

November 6, 2025

Veterans Day is on Tuesday, so celebrate at one of these Osceola County events.

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Daylight Savings: What does ‘falling back’ mean this year?

October 30, 2025

The clock is turning back, and so are your bedtimes! Don’t forget to ‘fall back’ this weekend.

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Osceola Haunts and Highlights: your guide to spook-tacular fun

October 23 , 2025

Don’t let a good opportunity be missed! Whichever way you slice it, you should creep on over to some fun, fa-boo-lous Halloween events across Osceola County.

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Beyond the awareness ribbon: strategies to stop bullying now

October 23 , 2025

The silence can be deafening.

Every day, countless children face the sting of exclusion, the bite of cruel words, or the fear of a bully’s next move.

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New study: Florida property insurers denying claims

October 9 , 2025

Soon, human traffic awareness training will be taught to teachers across Florida.

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New study: Florida property insurers denying claims

October 3 , 2025

The Wizard of Oz Museum’s iconic yellow brick road is stretching from West U.S. Highway 192 to the sandy shores of Cocoa Beach.

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New study: Florida property insurers denying claims

September 25, 2025

A new report reveals that Florida’s insurance industry is profiting immensely from recent policy changes, even as those same changes harm policyholders and lead to a surge in lawsuits.

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Florida faces sky-high home insurance premiums—but why?

September 18, 2025

A new study reveals that Florida has the highest average annual homeowner insurance premium in the United States.

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Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month in August—here’s where

August 21, 2025

Get ready to be inspired throughout August, which is American Artist Appreciation Month.

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Watch the skies for these celestial August events

August 8, 2025

Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August.

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Osceola School District launches bus system

August 7, 2025

Just in time for school bells ringing—and school buses rolling—MyReaXiumApp will be the new digital bus rider management system ...

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THOU SHALT NOT STEAL — Missing toys threaten St. Cloud Beach Toy Library

August 7, 2025

When Jacqueline Cruz, the organizer of a beach toy library at the St. Cloud lakefront, found the bin empty recently, she knew she ...

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NOAA satellites face budget cuts

July 17, 2025

Further cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations’ budget now risk the result of accurate weather reporting.

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Budget cuts to NOAA spark uncertainty

July 17, 2025

Congressional members have expressed concerns regarding the Trump administration’s cuts to NOAA’s funding, in a letter regarding NOAA’s mass layoffs.

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Florida statewide Tropical Training Week Returns

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July 17, 2025

Tune into the National Weather Service’s Florida Tropical Training Week to keep updated on the latest changes this hurricane season.

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New Bill Sparing National Weather Service

July 17, 2025

A new bill has saved the National Weather Service from the Trump administration’s budget cuts.

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Where to catch the rocket’s red glare

July 3, 2025

Friday night there will be plenty of (legal) “bombs bursting in air” around Osceola County in celebration of Independence Day.

Here’s a list of where to find that explosive entertainment.

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New bill creates system for human trafficking awareness training in public schools

May 15, 2025

Public teachers are to undergo human trafficking awareness training if House Bill 1237 takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Osceola County’s own makes her mark in annual anthology

May 8, 2025

Momo Sutton, a senior at Osceola County School for the Arts, will have her poem, “In Christina’s Wake,” featured in local nonprofit Page 15’s 13th annual anthology, “INSPIRED.”

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To the rescue! It's National Superhero Day!

April 28, 2025

Monday, April 28 is National Superhero Day, a day dedicated to honoring superheroes, both real and fictional — a worthwhile cause, no matter who your favorite hero is.

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Celebrate National Donation Life Month in Osceola County

April 24, 2025

In celebration of April’s National Donation Life Month, President Trump urges willing Americans to become organ, tissue, and eye donors.

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Stress Awareness Month—here’s how to be mindful and balanced

April 10, 2025

April is National Stress Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading awareness to stress, it’s causes, and how to take steps to manage it.

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Celestial bodies showcased throughout April over Osceola County

April 10, 2025

Stargazers, get your binoculars and telescopes ready for three celestial events happening this April!

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TikTok deadline just around the corner

April 3, 2025

TikTok must sell to a U.S. company by Saturday to avoid facing a government ban.

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St. Cloud community worries over Osceola County ESE changes

March 27, 2025

Melanie Thomas is one of many St. Cloud parents who are unhappy with the proposed changes...

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Is sustainable chicken living egg-zactly the way to beat the shortage?

March 13, 2025

With eggs in short supply and high demand, including locally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its latest plan to help lower the price: a $1 billion dollar plan ...

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Hamburger Mary's announces Kissimmee location

February 25, 2025

A long-rumored move to Kissimmee became “Facebook official” this week when Hamburger Mary’s, an iconic restaurant announced its new location...

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New hurricane forecast and analysis tools coming online

July 18, 2024Three new hurricane forecast tools are being implemented for proficient readings across...

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Florida homeowners have new defense against squatters

August 9, 2024

Florida resident and landlord Patti Peeples is the inspiration behind the anti-squatter bill recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on July 1...

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Get to know the Seat 2 candidates for St. Cloud

July 25, 2024

Three candidates are fighting to fill Lynette Matheny’s Seat 2 on the St. Cloud City Council starting...

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Experience Tour De Foodie in downtown Kissimmee

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July 24, 2024

Tour De Foodie is hosted by Kissimmee Main Street, a nonprofit organization, focused on the economic vitality...

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MEET THE CANDIDATES — Three vying to be St. Cloud’s next mayor

July 11, 2024

With St. Cloud Mayor Nathan Blackwell serving his charter-based maximum of two terms, the city will elect a new mayor this year...

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Emerald City headed to Kissimmee

July 4, 2024

Soon, you’ll be able to follow the yellow brick road down to West U.S. Highway 192...

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Groundbreaking procedure performed at Celebration Hospital

June 27, 2024

Local physicians with the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute have performed three groundbreaking procedures....

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First Florida statewide tropical training webinar coming in July

June 13, 2024

Hurricane season can be a hectic time to keep updated on potential storms, supplies, escape routes, and shelter locations...

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Beach Toy Library teaches sharing to St. Cloud lakefront's youngest visitors

May 30, 2024

The new Beach Toy Library continues to grow in popularity after a month of its installment at the beach at St. Cloud Lakefront Park.

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