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

Our hot summer months are here, and that means the City of St. Cloud, Florida is hard at work creating impacting experiences and opportunities for the community!

Positively Osceola, Making a Positive Difference in and Around Osceola County!

Stay informed and inspired with Positively Osceola, your 24/7 go-to news in and around Osceola County! Positively Osceola shares the latest updates on local events, community achievements, and inspiring stories. From heartwarming features to breaking news, PO has you covered. Experience the power of positivity with Positively Osceola!

Kissimmee Utility Authority Hurricane Handbook

With the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season here, Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its 2023 Osceola Hurricane Handbook, a free, bilingual, comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents.

Talent Tuesday at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital

Every Tuesday is Talent Tuesday at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital from 1-3pm.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series

Check out the lineup for SeaWorld Orlando’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series every Saturday and Sunday night from July 8th to August 6th.

By Larry Hall For Valencia College

St. Cloud High Graduate Carl Roc, training for a brighter future at Valencia College, thanks to Osceola Prosper

Carl Roc’s future was uncertain even before graduating from St. Cloud High School. He didn’t have the money for college, but knew he could make something of his life, he just had to figure how to make it happen. Osceola County’s Osceola Prosper with Valencia College was the answer.

He thought he couldn’t enroll in college because he had seen the financial strain that his family experienced when his older sister went to Florida A&M University. Roc harbored no resentment about it, but knew his path would have to be different, especially following a conversation with his dad.

“I saw what a burden that was for my dad and he told me he didn’t know if he could pay for my college, so that made me step up and find a better plan for myself,” says Roc.

During his senior year of high school, Roc weighed his options. He had worked at Publix and moved on to a retail position with Nike. He figured the best way to pay for college might be through work – if he could secure some form of tuition reimbursement.

Just as he was settling on that path, Roc received exciting news from his high school counselor. He learned about the Osceola Prosper program, which offers free tuition to Valencia College for high school graduates from Osceola County, starting with the class of 2022.

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Osceola Chair District 2 Commissioner Viviana Janer, District 1 Commissioner Peggy Choudhry to Host Free Back to School Bash

With the 2023-2024 school year coming fast, it’s time to make sure students in Osceola County have everything they need to succeed in school – right from the first day back!

Osceola County Chair, District 2 Commissioner Viviana Janer, and Osceola County Commissioner for District 1 Peggy Choudhry are coming together to welcome K-12 students in Osceola County to a Free Back to School Bash on August 2nd from 10am til noon at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.

The event is drive-thru only while supplies last. Registration is not required, but kiddos must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies.

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$875 Million Powerball Drawing, Third Largest Jackpot Set for Saturday Night

The drawing for the third largest Powerball jackpot is set for Saturday night. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $875 million for the next drawing on Saturday, July 15. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $441.9 million.

“In the last week, we’ve had seven Powerball players who have won at least $1 million, and five million other players who won other cash prizes. Please, remember to play responsibly. It only takes one ticket to win, said Drew Svitko, Powerball Product Group Chair and Pennsylvania Lottery Director.”

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Join Dunkin’ in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer: Enjoy a Free Gold Joy Donut with Your $2 Donation!

This summer, Dunkin’ is giving guests a sweet way to support children battling cancer with the return of its Shine Gold initiative. Starting Wednesday, July 19, until Saturday, August 5, Dunkin’ is inviting its customers to “shine gold” in a joint effort to bolster the mission of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation: bring joy to children afflicted with illness.

The Shine Gold initiative allows guests at participating Dunkin’ locations throughout Orlando to make a $2 donation to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, in return for which they will receive a free Gold Joy Donut as an expression of gratitude. The Gold Joy Donut — a traditional donut ring decorated with gold icing, yellow sprinkles and crowned with a glazed MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treat — pays homage to the childhood cancer awareness ribbon.

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Osceola County Weather: Welcome to a hot and storm-filled weekend!

Welcome to the weekend Osceola! Today, we’ll see a high temperature of 96 degrees with rain chances at 50%. Sunday rain chances jump up to 70% with some storms packing heavy rain, wind, and lightening. The high heat will continue next week with rain chances at 50% to 60% and afternoon storms strong in some areas. If you’re headed to the beach, rip current risks will be moderate. Be sure to stay hydrated at all times, and use sunscreen for you and the kiddos.

Here’s the Positively Osceola day-by-day and week-ahead weather forecast: Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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Osceola County Schools to hold back-to-school open houses for 2023-2024 school year

The Osceola County School District is encouraging students and parents to attend their school’s upcoming Back-To-School Open House in order to prepare for the 20232024 school year. Osceola County public schools will hold Open Houses on the following dates and times:

• Monday, August 7 – All high schools will have Open House from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (including The Osceola County School for the Arts Grades 6-12)

• Tuesday, August 8 – All middle schools and K-8 schools will have Open House from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 9 – All elementary schools will have Open House from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Students in Osceola County will begin classes on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Parents can find the 2023-2024 school year academic calendar at bit.ly/SDOC2324Calendar.

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