The St. Cloud Bulldogs Hit the Field Tonight at Austin-Tindall for the Kickoff Classic, Could This Be the Dawgs’ Year?

Prior to the opening of fall training camp, St. Cloud head coach Michael Short publicly said he was entering the season with “quiet optimism.” But when you talk in depth to the second year coach, his “quiet optimism” really sounds a lot more like confidence as he looks to improve on last year’s 7-3 record.

“It’s kind of hard not to be excited about the coming year. We return a lot of starters on both sides of the ball. They had a solid season last year and they are all a year older, a year stronger and a year more experienced,” Short said. “I absolutely believe we have a chance to be a pretty good football team.”

That optimism starts on offense, where the Bulldogs return a veteran offensive line, a three-year starter at quarterback, and both their top returning receiver and rusher.

Junior Logan King returns at quarterback after throwing for 1900 yards and 18 touchdowns a year ago. Short says King assumed leadership of the offense a year ago and has the ability to be one of the top quarterbacks in the area. “He throws and incredible deep ball, definitely as good as any player I have coached in the past,” Short said. “He did a pretty good job at taking care of the ball (just seven interceptions) and has a really good grasp of what we are trying to do offensively.”

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Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Event Returns For Fifth Year of Family Fun and Fright Done Right!

Gatorland is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween event for a fifth year in a row of family fun and fright done right! The allages, daytime, family-friendly event takes place over three weekends in October, from Oct. 14 through 29, 2023.

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NOAA forecasters increase Atlantic hurricane season prediction to above normal, preparation is key to safety

Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service — have increased their prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity. Forecasters believe that current ocean and atmospheric conditions, such as record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures, are likely to counterbalance the usually limiting atmospheric conditions associated with the ongoing El Nino event.

NOAA forecasters have increased the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season to 60% (increased from the outlook issued in May, which predicted a 30% chance). The likelihood of near-normal activity has decreased to 25%, down from the 40% chances outlined in May’s outlook. This new update gives the Atlantic a 15% chance of seeing a below-normal season.

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2023 Osceola County Schools Girls Volleyball Preview: State Title Run Possible for Lady Kowboys

Last season, the Osceola Kowboys broke through a glass ceiling by winning their first regional championship and advancing to the state Final Four. Although Osceola lost three key players to graduation, the Lady Kowboys are once again loaded this season and should be poised for another run at the Class 7A title. Osceola is one of several talented teams in the county this season with high aspirations. With the 2023 season beginning, let’s take a look around the county:

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Head Coach: Pedro Davila

2022 Record: 9-4

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Disney Makes New Investments in Florida Schools and Students with $125K Donation

Walt Disney World Resort has announced its latest investments in Florida education, including $125,000 in donations to support school districts in Osceola, Lake, Polk and Seminole counties. These funds will be used to expand workforce development and early learning student programs.

“Our company is very much rooted in storytelling, so supporting the future storytellers in our community is critical,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort. “Career dreams begin in the classroom, and we’re helping students build a solid foundation to pursue those dreams and become who they imagine they can be.”

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