Imagine going fishing, and collecting $100,000 for catching one bass.One pro angler can do that this week on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes as Major League Fishing (MLF) will hold the fifth General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops.This All-Star tournament will feature 30 pros who…

A pair of St. Cloud weightlifters earned Male and Female Athletes of the Year, Harmony High School continued its dominance as Osceola County’s best overall athletic program and a pair of outgoing coaches was recognized among the honorees at Wednesday’s Orange Belt Conference Honors Dinner.Bulldogs…

By Emely AlbeloFor the News-GazetteOUC cut the ribbon on its new St. Cloud Operations and Maintenance Center on Hickory Tree Road Thursday. “Today's opening celebrates our leadership and partnership with the city of St. Cloud and underscores our commitment to the future in this community,”…

May 15 is recognized as National Law Enforcement Memorial Day, and on Wednesday officers and families from the county’s four law enforcement agencies — the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola County Corrections, Kissimmee Police Department, and St. Cloud Police Department — assembled at the…

Concerned residents spent earl Friday evening listening and providing input to the city’s five-year strategic plan.The strategic plan, last updated in March 2021, sets out the city’s overall strategic goals and objectives for the next five years. “The Strategic Plan serves as a communication…

Annually, the Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America (soon to be called Souting America) gathers to honor someone in Osceola County who embodies and applies Scouting’s principles in their everyday and professional life.In a “home game” for this year’s honoree at Osceola Heritage Park…

Adventurous program instructor opportunities with Parks & RecreationThe City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department has put out the call to qualified individuals or businesses to conduct aquatic, athletic, recreational, and enrichment programs for all ages from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30…

The 80th anniversary year celebration continues in a couple weeks at the Silver Spurs Arena with the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo on May 31 and June 1.Despite a changing world and changing county, the iconic Tradition Rides On, as the rodeo continues the yearlong celebration honoring its enduring…

A severe shortage of teachers has spurred new ideas of how to bring more educators into the workforce. To stem the tide, Valencia College and the Orange and Osceola school districts have unveiled a new program allowing students to earn their elementary school teaching certification while working as…

The St. Cloud Police Department is using state funds to add patrols that will help keep a lookout for distracted drivers.Over two days last week, St. Cloud Police units partnered with Best Foot Forward to work special details designed to educate drivers and enforce laws related to crosswalk safety…