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The Mayor’s Minute with St. Cloud Mayor, Nathan Blackwell

On May 13th, St. Cloud is offering a great way to spoil that special momMothers Day in the Park from 11am to 3pm at Peghorn Park. Cost is $10. On May 20th, St. Cloud is holding a free Women’s Empowerment Circle at 11am at Hopkins Park and is open to all women ages 18 and older.

Osceola County Animal Services Dog Fostering Program

Free Dog Fostering Program for dogs in need! Everything provided - you provide the love.

City of St. Cloud Junior Lifeguard Training Program

Junior Lifeguard Training Program for ages 10 thru 15 begins June 9th. Each session is held over 3 days ending on July 30th. Classes are filling up! City of St. Cloud, Florida

Orlando Health Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed at Orlando Health locations. Volunteering is certain to be a rewarding experience. For more information, visit OrlandoHealth.com/VolunteerServices

Ring-Tailed Lemurs at Wild Florida

Wild Florida is without a question one of Central Florida’s most precious gems. Take a look at their Ring-Tailed Lemurs up close and personal with Positively Osceola’s Krissi Marie Hardy and Wild Florida’s educator Desiree! To learn more about Wild Florida, visit WildFL.com

Ba a part of planning the City of St. Cloud’s Quality of Life and Transportation Tuesday

June 13 at 6pm

The City of St. Cloud is holding a Transportation and Mobility Master Plan meeting next Tuesday June 13 to reflect and update its current transportation priorities. The final plan will include projects and strategies that will enhance the quality of life in St. Cloud with new and improved ways to get from here to there.

To assist with plan development, the city needs public input on areas of concern and ideas for strategies that will best address community goals and needs.

On Tuesday, June 13 from 6pm-8pm the city will host a Transportation and Mobility Master Plan Meeting at the St. Cloud Marina Banquet Hall on Lakeshore Blvd.

Be a part of what St. Cloud will look like and how we’ll be move from place to place in the one of the fastest growing communities in the state.

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Osceola Magic announces six home games for upcoming debut season

The Osceola Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, announced six initial priority home game dates for the upcoming 2023-24 season at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.

2023-24 Osceola Magic Home Game Priority Dates (Times & Opponents TBD)

• Wednesday, December 13

• Saturday, December 16

• Wednesday, December 13

• Saturday, December 16

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KUA welcomes back board member Reginald Hardee

Reginald Hardee took the oath of office on Wednesday, June 7, as a returning member of the Kissimmee Utility Authority board of directors. This appointment marks Hardee’s third to the KUA board; his first appointment was in October 2007.

On May 16, 2023, Reginald Hardee was appointed by the Kissimmee City Commission to fill a partial term of approximately five months to be followed by a full five-year term on the KUA Board of Directors. In 2013, KUA’s board of directors made history with its election of Hardee as chairman, making him the first AfricanAmerican to serve in that position in the utility’s history.

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Osceola County celebrates ambitious road development plan with Bill Beck Boulevard ribbon cutting

On Wednesday morning, the official opening of Bill Beck Boulevard took place in Osceola County with a ribbon cutting led by Chairwoman Viviana Janer, signifying the completion of the initial project within the county’s most expansive road construction program to date.

As part of a comprehensive initiative known as “Osceola Roads,” Bill Beck Boulevard, in conjunction with four additional roads, is currently undergoing enhancements facilitated by leveraging the refinancing of the Osceola Parkway. This ambitious endeavor, a collaborative effort between the County and its partners, encompasses a substantial investment exceeding $2 billion.

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Free fishing for all: Enjoy freshwater fishing license-free

This weekend only, fishing can be enjoyed by all! Everyone is welcome to fish freshwater lakes without a fishing license.

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those that don’t have a fishing license yet to experience the fun of fishing. This is a great chance to brings kids out too. Avid anglers, bring a friend and introduce them to the joy of fishing without having to purchase a license.

On this weekend, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents.

Remember, all other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits still apply.

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Osceola County Sheriff’s office welcomes public comments on accreditation assesment

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is applying for re-accreditation with the state and is inviting the community to offer comments as part of the process.

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will begin their assessment on July 11th, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has to comply with approximately 239 standards to receive re-accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health, and safety issues.

For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer comments about the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office’s ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please contact CFA at the following: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, phone: 800-558-0218, or email: flaccreditation@fdle.state.fl.us. A copy of the standards is available for review at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee during normal business hours or at flaccreditation.org.

The Accreditation Manager for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is Sergeant Angel Diaz, Ed.D. The assessment team is composed of law enforcement professionals from agencies throughout the state. The assessors will conduct interviews, review written materials, and other items where compliance can be witnessed.

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By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

Tohopekaliga’s Nikko Martell to Take Over Kowboys Baseball Program

An anticipated exhaustive search for the right candidate to replace retiring Osceola baseball coach Scott Birchler lasted just a few days, as Kowboys Athletics Director Rick Tribit named former Tohopekaliga skipper Nikko Martell to the post on Tuesday afternoon.

“When he applied for the job I was intrigued by the possibility,” Tribit said. “From my days at Winter Springs, I know how difficult it can be to start a new program – especially in baseball where you are often behind the eight ball in terms of facilities, equipment, resources and even players. Nikko has done a fantastic job of building the program at Tohopekaliga. In a very short period of time, he not only transformed the Tigers into a competitive program but a winning one.”

Entering his 11th year as a high school coach, Martell spent five years as an assistant coach at Gateway. When Tohopekaliga opened for 2018-19 school year, Martell became the first head baseball coach. A 4-15 initial season was followed by a 3-4 Covid year and a 5-12 mark in 2020-21.

He posted his first winning season in 2022 with a 10-9 season before winning a school record 12 games last season. That achievement — combined with the culture he created — earned Martell the prestigious “Mike Fields Distinguished Leadership Award.” Named after the former St. Cloud and Harmony baseball coaching legend, the award recognizes athletic achievement, sportsmanship and community service. Under Martell, Tiger baseball players and staff volunteered to work numerous campus events, including handling parking duties and interacting with campus visitors.

For the past couple of years Martell has organized and run the XT Preseason Classic, an honorary baseball tournament to remember his friend Xavier Torres; he also works closely with the Latinos in Action, helping create a Roberto Clemente Community Service Award for high school athletes who do volunteer work inside the community.

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