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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 History Walk Away May

Join Osceola History and Kissimmee Utility Authority for “Walk Away May.” Community members are invited to “walk on the Shingle Creek Trail” to experience the beauty and history of Osceola County.

Pridefest Kissimmee

On June 3rd, 12-4pm, Pridefest Kissimmeee, sponsored by Kissimmeee Utility Authority and Experience Kissimmeee, forster awareness and acknowledges the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.

St. Cloud Walking Ghost Tours

Once a month through May 31st, St. Cloud Main Street will host a series of historic ghost tours featuring multiple stops where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the ghosts they say haunt some of the old downtown buildings as well as the history behind them.

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

Saddle up for the 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo, bucking into the Silver Spurs arena tonight

The 151st Silver Spurs Rodeo will hit the dirt hard in June for two action-filled rodeos. Fans will be treated to seven of rodeo’s traditional events during the largest professional rodeo east of the Mississippi: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing, steer wrestling and team roping.

Returning to the June rodeo are the junior barrel racing and junior bull riding events, starring teenagers kicking off their rodeo careers at Silver Spurs Arena! Plus, everyone’s favorite during the performance, mutton bustin’ (also known as sheep racing)!

“This summer, the Silver Spurs Rodeo will introduce the traditional rodeo events you’re used to seeing, but also highlight our youth who will kick off summer break during the performance in front of a live crowd. Our Junior Quadrille perform a square dance on horseback, junior barrel racers as young as 10 will run a real clover pattern on the dirt as fast as they can, and junior bull riders will go up against our very own rank bulls hoping to take home a little cash.” said Clifton Chapman, Big Boss of the Silver Spurs Rodeo. “You won’t want to miss this.”

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Be hurricane-ready with the 2023 KUA Osceola hurricane preparedness guide

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

A partnership between KUA, Osceola County, the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, Toho Water Authority and UF IFAS Extension in Osceola County, the handbook includes information on emergency shelters, evacuation routes, generator safety and power outage restoration as well as helpful telephone numbers, a disaster supplies checklist and a tropical cyclone tracking chart.

The handbook can be downloaded in English and Spanish from KUA’s website at www.kua.com/storm. Printed copies of the bilingual handbook are now available in KUA’s Carroll Street lobby, located at 1701 W. Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL.

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Downtown St. Cloud monthly market seeks young entrepreneurs for summer markets!

The St. Cloud Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market is on the lookout for young entrepreneurs to participate in their summer markets. Be a part of the movement that empowers and supports the next generation of business leaders in and around St. Cloud!

The Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market takes place the last Wednesday of each month, and during the Summer months, the vendor spots are set aside for Young Entrepreneurs only, which in this case means 21 years of age or younger.

Established to provide artists, crafters, and unique vendors with a place to sell their products and promote downtown businesses, the Downtown Monthly Market has become a consistent success for the community.

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Osceola deputy fired and arrested for alerting friend, a child sex suspect, of warrant

An Osceola deputy has been fired and arrested after being accused of helping a suspect, who was a friend, avoid a felony charge of having sex with a minor in Okeechobee County, according to Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said during a news conference on Thursday that 30-year-old Arturo Dominguez, who worked as a deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office for two years, has been arrested and is facing four felony charges. Dominguez is accused of repeatedly utilizing law enforcement databases to assist a suspect, 36-year-old Omar Ayala, who is a high school teacher and coach facing allegations of engaging in sexual activity with a minor. The investigation into Dominguez began in the second week of May when a detective from the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office who was working the case involving Ayala raised concerns and reported discrepancies in Dominguez’s responses to questions.

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Celebrate 4th of July at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort with Red, White & BOOM!

Summer is heating up at LEGOLAND® with Red, White & BOOM! Nightly from July 2nd – 4th, families can enjoy many fun activities and end the night with an unforgettable firework show that explodes into 3D LEGO® bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses!

During this exciting, limited-time event families can enjoy a LEGO flag building, MINILAND scavenger hunts, DJ dance parties that are sure to have everyone on their feet, a fireworks pre-show, and of course, FIREWORKS!

Want the best seats to view the Bricktastic firework show? Arrive early and catch the sunset over Lake Eloise before the show. Grab a quick snack at one of the limited-time food stations. Grab your special 3D firework viewing glasses then sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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