Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital Certified as Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. The designation recognizes a hospital’s commitment to a higher standard of clinical service and the establishment of a consistent approach to quality care.

If a patient begins to display symptoms of a stroke, which include face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, a stroke alert is called. The signal triggers the hospital’s treatment process, a critical step to minimize potential brain damage or other complications. Since Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital’s stroke program began in May 2022, the hospital documented 236 stroke alerts and cared for 43 stroke patients.

“In a diagnosis where time is of the essence, I can think of no greater importance than this achievement to bringing stroke care to the city of St. Cloud,” said Jessica Reid, RN, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital chief nursing officer. “Our goal is to improve the outcomes for these patients by reducing the distance they must travel to receive care.”

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French-based CMG Clean Tech to open Green Garden Village tech park in Osceola County, could create 1200 high-wage jobs

Osceola Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to begin formal negotiations with France-based CMG Clean Tech to sell in phases its 309acre Mac Overstreet property on Lake Tohopekaliga for a $431 million clean energy technology park that could create 1,200 high-wage green technology jobs with average annual wages of $75,000 over the next three years.

CMG Clean Tech, a France-based global leader in the green energy technology sector, announced an expansion of its operations to North America with the opening of its first U.S. flagship facility, Green Garden Village, in Osceola County.

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Cowboy Chicken has roosted in Kissimmee!

The first ‘Cowboy Chicken’ to roost in the Sunshine State has opened its doors in Kissimmee and is offering up some serious chicken-centered homestyle meals at 3290 Margaritaville Blvd. at the Promenade at Sunset Walk. This is the first of four planned in Central Florida.

Along with their rotisserie chicken, guests will be able to try a wide range of other selections from “Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler” to their “Wild Wild West” sides.

If you like your chicken and pork in sandwich-form you’ll have a choice of buffalo, BBQ, or Laredo seasoning on pulled pork. A side is included with the sandwich. If you prefer a plate to enjoy from, guests can choose from half chicken, three-piece, and other chicken and brisket options.

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Osceola County Commissioners Recognize Five as ‘Woman Warrior’ in Honor of Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, Osceola County recognized five women for their positive contributions to the community on Monday.

“I’m proud that our commission makes it a priority to recognize women who have shown such determination, wisdom and compassion in making a difference in our community,” said Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer. “These women lead by example and inspire others to step forward and assume important roles as go-getters, mentors and advocates. They help keep Osceola County aligned with its mindset to “be first to what’s next.’”

The impetus for the Woman Warrior awards as part the celebration of Women’s History Month started nine years ago after Chairwoman Viviana Janer was elected to the County Commission. Each commissioner selects a nominee.

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Oil Prices Plummet to 2023 Lows; Gas Prices Face Downward Pressure After Rising 15 Cents Last Week

Florida gas prices jumped 15 cents per gallon last week, but relief may soon be on the way. On Monday, the state average for regular unleaded was $3.45 per gallon, whuhc is the same in Osceola County. That’s 13 cents less than this year’s high of $3.58 per gallon. Visit gasprices.AAA.com to view daily average gas prices.

“There were significant losses in the oil market last week which should enable gas prices to move lower again,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The failure of two U.S. banks raised concerns of a global recession that could eventually hamper fuel demand.”

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Help Now’s 5th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to Focus on Domestic Violence Awareness March 29

Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes… not an easy thing to literally do, but on Wednesday night March 29th at 6 pm, Help Now of Osceola will host the 5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event where a group of men will walk down New York Avenue during the St. Cloud Monthly Market event, wearing heels, and hoping to raise awareness of domestic violence in the community. The goal is to get people listening, learning, thinking, and working together to help solve this terrible reality of abuse.

The walk will begin – in heels of course – at St. Cloud City Hall and will make its way down New York Avenue, in conjunction with the St. Cloud Monthly Market. This event is not only for men, though! Women and children are welcome and encouraged to join the walk to make a collective voice to end domestic and sexual violence in our community. Here are some domestic violence statistics:

• Every two minutes another American is sexually assaulted.

• 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed, 2.8% attempted).

• 11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students).

• Male college-aged students (18-24) are 78% more likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.

• Female college-aged students (18-24) are 20% less likely than non-students of the same age to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is an international men’s march where men and boys lead the way on the road to end sexual and domestic violence.

NEED IMMEDIATE HELP?

For immediate assistance, please dial 911. If you are in immediate need or wish to speak with a domestic violence counselor or advocate, please call our 24-hour crisis hotline at (407) 847-8562 or text us at (321) 306-0677.

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By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

Tohopekaliga Tigers Walk to Win Over St. Cloud Bulldogs in Boys Baseball

In a game that featured plenty of walks, strikeouts and questionable base running, Tohopekaliga took advantage of a wild pitch to score the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning and then held on for a 3-2 win over St. Cloud on Monday night.

“We did not hit the ball well tonight, we made some base running mistakes and we made a few errors, but at the end of the day, we did enough to win the game,” Tigers head coach Nikko Martell said of his team that went to 7-1 on the season.

The winning rally was far from text book on how to win a game.

With the score tied 2-2, Jose Montalvo ripped a double to the right centerfield gap to open the inning. Pinch hitter Christian Viali missed on a bunt attempt and Bulldogs catcher Roman Lopez would gun Montalvo out after he wandered too far off of second base. Viali would then strike out.

But pitcher Aiden Peguero would exit the game after walking Austin Montalvo. Relief pitcher Ayden Hampton would walk pinch hitter Anthony Paradiso and Diego Miranda would load the bases after reaching on an infield single. Hampton would then unleash a wild pitch to score Austin Montalvo for the game winner. It was a somewhat sloppy game indicative of two teams coming off of spring break.

St. Cloud would fall behind 2-0 in the game as starting pitcher Logan King failed to retire any of the first five batters he would face to start the game. After allowing two walks and a single to load the bases, King would allow two runs on back-to-back walks to Hudson Moberly and Jose Montalvo.

Relief pitcher Aiden Peguero relieved King and got a pop out and would then get out of the inning on a sensation play from Hampton, who started the game in centerfield. Hampton would chase down and then make a diving catch of Austin Montalvo’s line drive, and followed the catch by doubling off Moberly at second to end the inning.

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