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MONDAY JUNE 13, 2022

Experience Osceola this Saturday June 18 at St. Cloud's Lakefront from 10am - 5pm

Click Here to Read More:https://bit.ly/3tzaStf Governor DeSantis Signs Bill to Provide Care for Retired Law Enforcement K-9s

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to Hit the Water in St. Cloud June 23

Kissimmee to Host Juneteenth Festival Saturday June at Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Jersey Mike’s Subs Gives Back Big, Raises $20 Million for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

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WEEKLY LIVESTREAMS Good Morning Osceola Mon, Wed, Fri at 7:30AM

In the Loop LIVE Tue at 6:00PM

Daybreak LIVE Wed at 9:00AM

Osceola Matters Thu at 6:00PM

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ON DEMAND LIVESTREAMS In the Loop LIVE with Guest: Brandon Arrington Chairman of the Osceola Board of County Commissioners, District 3

June 7th, 2022

In the Loop LIVE with Guests: Bill Litton and Andrew Sullivan from Osceola County Emergency Management

June 1st, 2022

Daybreak LIVE with Guests: Dustin Bronson and Clifton Chapman for the Silver Spurs Rodeo May 29th, 2022

LIVE with the Special Olympics Florida cheerleading team, with a number of athletes representing Osceola County June 6th, 2022

LIVE with Jr. Bill Rider Tate Gray at the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo June 4th, 2022

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IN & AROUND OSCEOLA LIVE with the Florida Special Olympics cheerleading team at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

LIVE at the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo honoring 101-year-old Navy Veteran and St. Cloud resident Pat Rudd!

LIVE at the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo with Breakaway Roper Makayla Mack

LIVE at the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo with the upcoming Silver Spurs Riding Club Big Boss Clifton Chapman

LIVE with Hope Partnership CEO Mary Lee Downey and State Representative Kristen Arrington For more Positively Osceola, visit our Social Media & Website!

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VIDEOS ON DEMAND Experience Osceola on June 18th On Saturday, June 18th at the St. Cloud Lakefront from 10AM 5PM, the community is invited to Experience Osceola like never before! This FREE event, brought to you by The Osceola Chamber and Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, is a showcase of the Osceola business community that will include food, fun, and live entertainment for the whole family.

Scam Warning from Kissimmee Utility Authority SCAM ALERT from Kissimmee Utility Authority KUA has received several reports from customers who received a scam call involving their KUA account. If you ever question the authenticity of a call from someone claiming to be from KUA, simply call directly to KUA at 407-933-9800.

Old Town’s Import Car Show Old Town’s Sunday Night Import Car Show takes place on the last Sunday of the month from 4:00pm - 9:00pm, and it’s a one of a kind car show you do not want to miss. If you’re an owner of an awesome import car and you want to show it off to the public, there is no fee, so shine up that beautiful car or truck and bring it down to Old Town on the last Sunday of the month. You’ll be part of the show!

Draper Law Office: Derecho de Familia El equipo de abogados profesionales y experimentados de Draper Law Office está listo para brindarle la mejor representación legal posible en cualquier asunto de derecho familiar, lesiones personales, defensa penal o muerte por negligencia desde 1984.

En momentos de necesidad, llame a Draper Law al 407.846.7500.

Pooches and Po-Po 5K from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday June 11th, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will host Pooches and Po-Po, a 5K and Vendor Fair that will make it possible for you to run or walk a 5K course with your favorite furry companion - at your own pace. The course will be open from 8am to 12pm and there is a $5 entry fee. Commemorative frisbees and dog tags will also be available.

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MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

Florida Governor DeSantis signs bill focused on making Florida schools safer Governor Ron DeSantis has signed HB 1421, intended to improve school safety in Florida by building on legislation over the last three years to implement the additional recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission to make schools safer and improve youth mental health in Florida.

Governor DeSantis also approved $140 million for mental health and $210 million for school safety, including school hardening grants and youth mental health awareness and assistance training.

“Every child needs a safe and secure learning environment,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “By signing HB 1421, we continue to build on the many steps we have taken since 2019 to implement the recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, while also making record investments in mental health and school safety.”

“Every parent deserves to know their child is safe at school,” said Tony Montalto, President of Stand with Parkland. “This new law, which passed unanimously through the Florida Legislature, is an important next step in providing school safety assurances to families and students. Florida will continue to do everything possible to make sure our schools meet the highest safety standards and that mental health issues associated with school violence are being addressed.”t HB 1421 does the following: • Extends the sunset of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission; • Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to enforce, rather than just oversee, school safety and security compliance; • Authorizes safe school officers to make arrests on charter school property; • Requires all safe school officers to complete crisis intervention and training to improve knowledge and skills for response and de-escalate incidents on school premises;

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MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE Jersey Mike’s Subs Gives Back Big, Raises $20 Million for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise a record-breaking $20 million for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics State Programs during the company’s 12th Annual Month of Giving in March.

Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide accepted donations throughout the month of March building to the company’s Day of Giving which took place on March 30, when more than 2,000 restaurants donated 100 percent of sales, not just profits, to help athletes across the U.S. attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games which are currently taking place in Osceola and Orange Counties.

“What an incredible and heartwarming day,” said Caroline Jones, Senior Vice President, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc., and daughter of Founder Peter Cancro, about Day of Giving. “Our customers came out in droves buying subs to help our Special Olympics athletes. It created our biggest day of sales ever. Thank you to our customers, franchise owners, team members and Special Olympics family for making a difference!”

This fundraising total exceeded the $15 million raised during last year’s campaign.

Since Month of Giving began in 2011, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $67 million for local charities.

“We are beyond humbled by the generosity of Jersey Mike’s and its customers,” said Joe Dzaluk, president & CEO, 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. “I was amazed at the energy and enthusiasm of the thousands of athletes, families and fans who visited Jersey Mike’s stores this month. We can’t wait for this June to display the grit, determination, and bravery of our athletes. Giving…making a difference in someone’s life” has been the mission of Jersey Mike’s from the beginning.”

For more information about Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving, visit: jerseymikes.com/mog.

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149TH SILVER SPURS RODEO 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo brings big action on the dirt, new Miss Silver Spurs Court, big crowds in the stands!

The 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo rode back into Kissimmee on June 3-4 and attracted the best of the best in professional rodeo, a new Miss Silver Spurs Court, and thousands of rodeo fans to the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

On Thursday evening June 2, the Miss Silver Spurs organization held their 2022 Miss Silver Spurs Pageant, which crowned the 2022 Miss Silver Spurs and her court.

The 2022 Miss Silver Spurs Court is: Miss Silver Spurs & Congeniality: Raelynne Kempfer Little Miss Silver Spurs: Tessa McCommon Jr Miss Silver Spurs: Haidyn Dykes Miss 1st Runner-Up: Savannah Thomas Jr Miss 1st Runner-Up: Riley DeRosa Jr Miss Congeniality: Grace Herb Little Miss 1st Runner-Up & Congeniality: Paisley Chapman Friday and Saturday featured all seven traditional rodeo events, mutton bustin’ (sheep riding), Pee Wee and Jr. Quadrilles (square dancing on horseback) and crowds that were more reminiscent of the Silver Spurs Riding Club’s large February crowds than their typical June crowds. Both evenings opened by honoring local veteran heroes who had served the nation in the military, including local St. Cloud resident 101-year-old Navy Veteran Pat Rudd. Here are the results for the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo: Steer wrestling: 1. (tie) Mose Fleming and Justin Thigpen, 5.1 seconds, $666 each; 3.

Joshua Moore, 6.0, $381; 4. (tie) Steve Gladding and John Manson, 6.1, $95 each.

Team roping: 1. Spunk Sasser/Juan Alcazar Jr, 6.4 seconds, $538 each; 2. Travis Dorman/Ty Chancey, 11.7, $404; 3. Cody Gornto/Troy Weekley Jr., 13.1, $269; no other qualified runs.

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149TH SILVER SPURS RODEO Silver Spurs Riding Club Opens its Heart and Arena to Special Olympics USA Equestrian Competition After hosting the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo June 3-4 at the Silver Spurs Arena, The Silver Spurs Riding Club has opened its heart and its arena to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

The Special Olympics USA Equestrian Team is holding this year’s events on the dirt at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. The Special Olympics equestrian athletes have been practicing and working through division competitions since Monday and are now ready for the gates to open to the public for full-on competing! The now public event starts June 8 and will continue through June 10 from 8am to 4pm each day. The Special Olympic Equestrian Events are free and open to the public.

“The Silver Spurs Riding Club has a long-standing history of supporting our exceptional children through our Special Rodeo each year, so when the opportunity came to support the Special Olympics, we were all in.” said Dustin Bronson, Big Boss/President of the Silver Spurs Riding Club. For more information, visit 2022specialolympicsusagames.org.

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149TH SILVER SPURS RODEO Silver Spurs Bosses Lead Local Non-profit Riding Club Into a Prosperous, Caring, and Giving Future The 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo is in the history books, and once again, it wasn’t just a success from a rodeo perspective, it was a success from a community perspective.

On June 3rd and 4th, the stands in the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee were filled with rodeo fans from Osceola County and all over the Southeast, and what they saw and felt was a rodeo that isn’t just in the community, it’s part of the community. Every Silver Spurs Rodeo is an action packed event, with all seven traditional rodeo events wowing the crowds one after another, but the riding club places just as much emphasis on stepping back and say thank you, to our veterans, to those in need, and to organizations who are caring for those in need.

This year, that included the 2022 Special Olympics USA games, who were given an opportunity to utilize the Silver Spurs Arena for the Special Olympics Equestrian events.

Dustin Bronson, who served and the Big Boss for the final time during the 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo, is a seventh-generation Osceola County resident, and a member of a pioneer cattle family of Osceola County. Bronson is no stranger to rodeo or the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Growing up in the Silver Spurs Riding Club and a grandson of one of the founding members, Charles “Shang” Bronson, Dustin is a third-generation “Big Boss” and was excited to carry on the family tradition, and to eventually watch his two boys follow in his footsteps.

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NEWS Osceola School District’s Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace Hosting FREE Summer Learning Series, Podcasts

Register today for the School District of Osceola County’s Power-Up for Success Summer Learning Series and receive free, weekly updates designed to keep your child learning while having summer fun.

Each week, you will get an email packed with ideas to foster learning around different topics along with a new episode of “Everyday Pace” podcast from Superintendent Pace along with FREE printable resources to use with your children.

The School District’s Weekly themes include: • Keeping Summer Learning Fun and Creative • Vacation Learning (Learning on the Road and Exploring Locally) • Building a Better Reader All Summer Long • Everyday Ways to Build Math Skills • Avoid the Summer Brain Drain – (and have an answer when you hear “I’m Bored”) • Xello – Not Just for School Anymore • STEMTASTIC – Hands-on Summer Fun • Back to School Confidence Builders • AVID to the Max – Tune-up Your Study Skills • Building Family-School Relationships – How to Have Your Best Year Yet Register today for the School District of Osceola County’s Power-Up for Success Summer Learning Series The school district is providing the summer learning opportunities to help you gear up for a summer full of fun and learning! Register and enjoy a new podcast episode every week to help you plan engaging, hands-on activities to help your kiddos make brain gains and avoid the “summer slide” while school is out.

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NEWS Kissimmee to Host Juneteenth Festival Saturday June at Kissimmee Lakefront Park On Saturday, June 18th from 12 pm to 5 pm, the City of Kissimmee with host its Juneteenth Festival, a celebration of community, culture, and unity, suited for the entire family.

Attendees will enjoy music performances from 69 Boyz, The Franchize Players, and 95 South!

Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the end to slavery in the United States, and in Kissimmee it will be a community celebration of African American culture that will include live music, delicious food, and craft vendors at Kissimmee’s beautiful Lakefront Park.

Join the City of Kissimmee’s as it celebrate together with the community in unity on Saturday, June 18th from 12 pm to 5 pm!

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NEWS Central Florida McDonald’s Restaurants Looking to Hire 6,000 New Employees

Local McDonald’s restaurants in Central Florida are inviting approximately 6K job seekers to find their perfect job situation this summer by applying to a local McDonald’s restaurant today.

Whether it’s a part-time job, or a fulltime position with the flexibility to work around family commitments, or even a firsttime job with the goal of gaining valuable work experience, McDonald’s has a position to meet any candidate’s needs and the foundation to help drive long-term success, whether that’s with McDonald’s or elsewhere.

“People are the heart of our business, and the skills our crew members learn in our restaurants, like responsibility, teamwork and responsiveness, can open the door to a brighter future,” said Joe Cox, McDonald’s Owner/Operator. “As local business owners, we’re committed to empowering our employees and the communities we serve.”

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NEWS Six Special Olympics Athletes from Haiti are missing, according to Osceola deputies Six Haitian Special Olympians are currently missing from Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Among those missing are 32-year-old Antione Mithon, 20-year-old Nicholson Fontilus, 19-year-old Peter Berlus, 18-year-old Anderson Petit-Frere, 24-year-old Steevenson Jacquet, and 18-year-old Oriol Jean according the Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies stated they believe this is an isolated incident and do not suspect foul play. According to Osceola Deputies, the players were last seen Monday at 710 S. Victory Way near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex around 2:30 p.m. Anyone with information about the missing Haitian athletes is asked to contact the department at (321) 697-4546.

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Traffic crash near Harmony leaves 3 hospitalized and a driver facing charges after attempting to flee, FHP says A crash on Sunday near Harmony in eastern Osceola County left two adults and one child hospitalized, and a driver facing charges, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS.

According to FHP, a man was driving a Ford Expedition in the westbound lane on Irlo Bronson Highway (US 192) when he crashed into the back of a Toyota Corolla that was stopped at the intersection of Irlo Bronson and Arthur Gallagher Boulevard near Harmony High School. A 39-yearold woman and 1-year-old child in the Toyota were airlifted to the hospital with critical injuries. A 46-year-old man, who was also in the Toyota, was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, according to FHP troopers.

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NEWS Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has helped more than 30,000 Floridians The Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity program, spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families , has helped more than 30,000 Floridians on their road to economic self-sufficiency, Florida’s First Lady announced on Friday.

“I am extremely proud of the work that has been done to help Floridians find hope for a better life and realize their potential,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “It is heartening to see needs across the state being met by Floridians for Floridians with the expansion of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity. In the months ahead, we will be looking at ways to build off this momentum and continue to grow the program to connect individuals across the state with entities that seek to serve others in their community.”

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INJURY LAW Do You Know the #1 Cause of Injuries in the United States?

You may or may not be surprised to learn that injuries caused by car accidents are the #1 cause of injury in the United States. There are millions of car accidents in this country annually, resulting in over 3 million injuries. In fact, 90 people die every single day due to car accidents. If you or a loved one have been injured or even killed in a car accident, read on to learn about legal options that you may have to receive compensation.

When Can I Sue for a Car Accident?

If you or a loved one have been involved in a Florida car accident, you may be wondering how to move forward. In order to have standing to bring a personal injury lawsuit for a car accident, you must be able to show that another party or driver was negligent in causing the crash.

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FAMILY LAW Common Myths About Florida Divorces

Whether you are thinking about leaving your marriage or have just been served with divorce papers, when you have the wrong information about what to expect, this already tense situation becomes more difficult. However, by knowing some of the common myths about Florida divorce, you can avoid unnecessary stress and confusion.

Committing Adultery Means Losing Everything Florida is a “no-fault” divorce state which means that neither party’s role in causing the marriage to end will be a basis for filing for divorce. This does not mean, however, that adultery is irrelevant during a Florida divorce. If the unfaithful party has used marital resources in connection with their affair, the court can consider this fact when deciding how to divide the couple’s property and debts. Additionally, the court can look at the financial harm which the unfaithful spouse caused the other when determining whether or not to award alimony.

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REAL ESTATE Goodwin Realty: Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago. Let’s ease those concerns.

Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) releases an index titled the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their website: “The MCAI provides the only standardized quantitative index that is solely focused on mortgage credit. The MCAI is . . . a summary measure which indicates the availability of mortgage credit at a point in time.”

Basically, the index determines how easy it is to get a mortgage. The higher the index, the more available mortgage credit becomes. Here’s a graph of the MCAI dating back to 2004, when the data first became available: As the graph shows, the index stood at about 400 in 2004. Mortgage credit became more available as the housing market heated up, and then the index passed 850 in 2006. When the real estate market crashed, so did the MCAI as mortgage money became almost impossible to secure. Thankfully, lending standards have eased somewhat since then, but the index is still low. In April, the index was at 121, which is about oneseventh of what it was in 2006.

Why Did the Index Get out of Control During the Housing Bubble?

The main reason was the availability of loans with extremely weak lending standards.

To keep up with demand in 2006, many mortgage lenders offered loans that put little emphasis on the eligibility of the borrower. Lenders were approving loans without always going through a verification process to confirm if the borrower would likely be able to repay the loan.

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SPORTS UCF Knights to compete in AAC for one more athletic year UCF will compete in the American Athletic Conference for one more athletic season, then transition to membership in the Big 12 Conference beginning in 2023-24.

That became official today with the announcement by AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco that The American and UCF have reached an agreement regarding UCF’s departure from The American and its subsequent move to the Big 12.

Under the terms of the agreement, The American’s member institutions voted, in accordance with conference bylaws, to end UCF’s membership, effective July 1, 2023. Joining UCF in the move from the AAC will be the University of Cincinnati and the University of Houston.

“First, I would like to thank Mike Aresco and the leadership of the American Athletic Conference for its cooperation as all three schools worked through this matter over recent months,” said Terry Mohajir, UCF vice president and director of athletics.

“UCF teams in the American have produced many championships and other memorable moments. The 2022-23 athletics seasons will conclude a full decade for UCF in the AAC, and we are proud of the contributions we’ve made to grow and enhance the stature of the conference. We’re proud to participate and compete in this very competitive league for one more year.

“We are pleased that we were able to conclude these negotiations and now confirm our transition to Big 12 Conference membership for 2023-24.”

Added Aresco, “I would like to thank UCF President Alexander Cartwright, Cincinnati President Neville Pinto and Houston President Renu Khatour—as well as Tulane President Michael Fitts, who is chair of our Board of Directors–for their efforts and leadership to arrive at a sensible resolution to the three schools’ departure from the conference. All three institutions enjoyed tremendous success under the American Athletic Conference banner, and all three were instrumental in taking the conference to great heights, both athletically and academically.

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COMMUNITY Special Olympics Athletes , Law Enforcement Runners stop into Kissimmee on their way to 2022 Games Special Olympics athletes, law enforcement runners, and volunteers entrusted with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Flame of Hope, which represents the mission of Special Olympics, symbolizing inclusion, courage and diversity, made their way down Kissimmee’s Lakefront before arriving at Osceola County’s Courthouse Square on Friday morning, June 3. They were welcomed by Osceola County Chairman Brandon Arrington, KPD’s James Napier, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, Experience Kissimmee, and countless community leaders and numerous members of the community.

“We are excited that the Special Olympics USA Games are finally here, and we are honored that Osceola County gets to play host to the athletes and their friends and families, with some of the incredible events at our Silver Spurs Arena and over at ESPN Wide World of Sports.”

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COMMUNITY World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to Hit the Water in St. Cloud June 23 Here’s a positively awesome local event for our hot summer months that will take place Thursday, June 23rd from 9am to – 12pm at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center, located at 3001 17th Street in Saint Cloud. It’s the 13th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson 2022!

Be a part of TEAM WLSL (that’s World’s Largest Swimming Lesson), a global drowning prevention team that truly makes a difference by spreading the message that Swimming Lessons Save Lives!

Join with aquatic centers, waterparks and pools all around the globe as members of the community learn important water competency and safety skills to combat the LEADING cause of unintended death for kids 1-4, the second leading cause for kids 5-14, and the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury-related death worldwide. Childhood drowning. Register now at webtrac.stcloud.org and be a drowning prevention champion in your community!

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COMMUNITY Osceola Council On Aging Seniors Fishing Day

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COMMUNITY Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb Presents $150,000 to YMCA for Community Pool Restoration

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COMMUNITY Special Olympics USA Equestrian Games

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COMMUNITY 2022 Miss Silver Spurs Pageant

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COMMUNITY 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Disney’s Wide World of Sports

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COMMUNITY The 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo

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COMMUNITY The 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo

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POINT OF SALE IN OSCEOLA COUNTY

WHAT IS POINT OF SALE? When we say “Point of Sale,” we’re referring to marketing and promoting tobacco products in retail environments – like gas stations, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.

SOME TACTICS THEY USE ARE: Discounting products, appealing to children and young adults.

POINT OF SALE IS THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY’S MAIN MARKETING METHOD.

Paying retailers for prime product location and advertising.

Targeting lower-income communities.

WHY IS POINT OF SALE IMPORTANT?

Studies show that tobacco use is associated with exposure to retail advertising and relatively easy access to tobacco products.

Schools with a higher number of tobacco retailers nearby tend to have higher smoking rates.

More cigarettes are sold in convenience stores than in any other type of store.

WHAT IS OSCEOLA COUNTY DOING?

We are implementing tobacco education and prevention to create awareness within our community. This includes educating local decision makers about the local tobacco retail environment which includes information about product placement and the amount of tobacco retailers near schools.

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HEALTH

Rachael Prete, DO Pediatrics Orlando Health

Orlando Health: Parents Urged To Keep Following SIDS Guidelines Pediatricians are urging parents to continue following CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome after a recent study grabbed headlines that incorrectly suggested the cause of SIDS had been discovered. Each year in the United States, about 3,400 babies die unexpectedly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These deaths of infants under a year old include SIDS as well as accidental suffocation while sleeping and other unknown causes.

Australian researchers identified a potential link between low levels of the enzyme butyrylcholinesterase and the likelihood of SIDS. However, at this early stage, it’s too soon to make recommendations based on one study with a sample size of 722 babies.

Many babies in the Australian study who died from SIDS did have low levels of the identified enzyme, but many others who also had low levels of the enzyme are still alive and healthy.

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Orlando Health Providing Care at 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Orlando Health is delivering care to more than 4,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches plus 10,000 volunteers and an expected 125,000 fans at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Orlando Health serves as the Games’ official medical team, a role that required more than a year of planning and training for doctors, nurses, technicians and other medical professionals.

“It is a massive undertaking — the biggest Special Olympics in history. We’re basically in charge of anything related to healthcare, and it even goes a little bit beyond that,” says Dr. Michael Jablonski, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute.

Dr. Jablonski regularly provides care to professional and collegiate athletes in the area. This week he’s serving as the chief medical officer for the event on June 5-12 held at multiple venues in Central Florida. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, is working hand in hand with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

“We wanted to partner with the Special Olympics and the Games because we are about inclusion,” D’Ortona says.

Dr. Jablonski is determined to give athletes and their delegations the most sweeping medical coverage Special Olympians have ever experienced.

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IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

Disney announces June 13 opening date for brand-new “Finding Nemo” show at Animal Kingdom, and more Whether it’s the smooth harmonies of the Dapper Dans performing on Main Street, U.S.A., the action-packed thrills of “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular,” or a warm hug from Anna and Elsa, live entertainment is filling every corner of Walt Disney World Resort these days, and here’s what’s on the way at Disney World Resort!

Revisiting the Big Blue World On June 13, 2022, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will debut “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” marking the freshly reimagined return of one of its most popular musical entertainment experiences. This fully updated, 25-minute stage show incorporates live performers and puppets, along with many favorite production numbers from the original “Finding Nemo: The Musical.” In addition to a new script, the show features new set pieces with a fresh look, and a new LED video wall designed to visually extend the world created by the physical sets on stage – such as a 32-foot-long sunken submarine and a 15-foot-tall fish tank volcano.

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IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS Special Olympics Athletes, Law Enforcement Walk the Streets of Disney World After Stopping in Osceola After stopping in Kissimmee Friday morning for a ceremony with Osceola County leaders including Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington, KPD Chief Jeff O’ Dell, and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, Special Olympics USA Games athletes and law enforcement representatives appeared in a parade at Walt Disney World Resort, the main site for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

The festive parade down Main Street U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park included popular Disney characters, lively entertainment, streamers and music amid a sea of cheering guests. The parade was part of the final leg of the official Special Olympics USA Games Law Enforcement Torch Run that began in Chicago and ended at Exploria Stadium in downtown Orlando.

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H2O Glow After Hours Brings ‘Light at Night’ to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Just in time to light-up everyone’s summer nights, Disney H20 Glow After Hours has returned to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon with new elements designed to “glow up’’ the summer season.

Every Saturday through August 27. Disney H20 Glow After Hours will offer unique, vibrant décor, complimentary food and beverages and highenergy DJ dance parties that will transform the storm-strewn water paradise into a ‘light’ night party that creates the perfect nightcap for families visiting Walt Disney World Resort.

And it will be even more magical since the nighttime event returns during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” that began Oct. 1, honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort can purchase tickets to H2O Glow After Hours on the Walt Disney World Resort website.

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Halloween’s Relentless Slasher Michael Myers to Make His Vengeful Return to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights John Carpenter’s classic 1978 slasher film Halloween returns to stalk Halloween Horror Nights in terrifying haunted houses where guests come face-to-face with the merciless Michael Myers, beginning September 2 at Universal Orlando Resort.

Halloween is one of the most popular horror films of all time and to many fans, spawned the most-feared antagonist in horror movie history – Michael Myers. As the franchise’s latest trilogy concludes with Universal Pictures’ release of Halloween Ends on October 14, guests will venture back to where it all began in “Halloween” – eerily authentic haunted houses that depict the most chilling moments from the criticallyacclaimed original film.

On both coasts, this year’s harrowing experiences will transport guests to the infamous town of Haddonfield, Ill. on Halloween night, when Michael Myers first donned his notorious mask to embark on his brutal rampage. As guests make their way through his dilapidated home and iconic scenes from the movie, they’ll narrowly dodge attacks from the knife-wielding Myers as he stalks their every move.

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Disney’s Minnie Van Service returns to Walt Disney World Resort June 29 Disney Minnie Van Service Connected by Lyft will make its returns June 29, 2022, to Walt Disney World Resort.

The service has been on pause since Disney World shuttered its parks in response to the COVID pandemic in March of 2020. Each Minnie Van vehicle, is driven by a Disney employee and can hold up to six people and come equipped and has two child safety seats.

Minnie Van Service is a convenient and personalized transportation option with quick, point-to-point mobility around Walt Disney World, at prices that vary by route. Disney guests can book the Disney Minnie Van Service by opening the Lyft mobile app and selecting a Minnie Van vehicle.

Guests can also use the app to request an Accessible Minnie Van, as needed, and again, each Minnie Van comes equipped with two complimentary car seats for little travelers.

According to Disney, more than 75 of the former Minnie Van drivers, who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown, have now returned.

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS Florida Chicken, Mushroom and Bacon Melt, It’s Positively Delicious!

Did you say bacon? Well, if you didn’t we did! And we said it like this… fried chicken, mushroom, and BACON melt.

Yes, a bacon melt. If you’ve never had one… this is the one to try, because we think you’ll agree. It’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS • 3-4 Florida chicken breasts • 1 (8-ounce) container Florida mushrooms, thinly sliced • 6 strips thick-cut bacon • 4 slices Havarti cheese • 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning (your favorite) • 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken breasts with all-purpose seasoning on both sides and set aside.

Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and cook bacon until crisp. Remove from heat and set aside. Using same pan and rendered bacon grease, sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and place into casserole dish or sheet pan. Place a slice of cheese over each, place in oven and continue to cook for about 10 minutes or until internal thermometer reads 165 degrees. While chicken is in the oven, sauté the mushrooms in the same pan with any leftover pan drippings and butter.

Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Add in the crumbled bacon and mix to combine.

Assemble dish by garnishing each piece of chicken with a spoonful of the mushroom and bacon mixture over top.

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS Florida Grouper Sandwich with New Potato Salad, It’s Positively Delicious!

Florida seafood, it’s so good, and there are so many different ways to prepare it. It’s one of the many blessings we get to enjoy as Floridians or for those who are visiting. There’s one thing for sure, and we think you’ll agree… it’s Positively Delicious INGREDIENTS Florida Grouper Sandwich 8 (3-ounce) Florida grouper fillets, sliced thin 2 Florida tomatoes, sliced 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 8 small rolls 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded 1 red onion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon oil for cooking ⅓ cup mayonnaise ½ lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon paprika Cayenne pepper to taste Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Florida New Potato Salad 6 cups Florida new potatoes, quartered, cooked and cooled 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil

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