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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Celebrating Local Scholars: A Look at Their Academic Wins

Osceola County students are making waves far beyond their hometown, earning top honors at a variety of colleges and universities across the country. One standout is Jalen Amari Gummer, who earned a cum laude Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Furman University. His success is a reminder tha

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Road Plans, Voter Alerts and a Life‑Saving ER Reunion

Osceola County will open the floor to residents on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p. m. for a discussion about the upcoming Project Development and Environment study that will shape Lake Tohopekaliga Road and nearby streets. The meeting takes place at the St. Cloud Community Center, but anyone can join o

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Feb 25 2026WEATHER

Cold‑Weather Shelters Open in Osceola County

Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi

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Jan 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sunbridge Parkway: What's the Plan for the Big Road Change?

Osceola County is planning a major upgrade to Sunbridge Parkway. They want to extend it south to Nova Road. This new road will connect U. S. Highway 192 to State Road 528, also known as the Beachline Expressway. The county is holding public hearings to discuss this plan. There will be a virtual mee

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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

How Animals Keep Their Balance: A Look at Foot Control

Animals move around smoothly without making unnecessary adjustments, even when mistakes happen. Humans fix these errors by changing where they place their feet with each step. But what about other animals? Do they do the same? Scientists found that animals like flies, mice, and humans all use a mix

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Spotlight on Animal Studies: Are We Doing It Right?

Animal research is crucial for understanding diseases and developing new treatments. But, how reliable is the research? How well is it reported? And what about bias? These are important questions. A new tool, CRIME-Q, is designed to help. It acts like a detective, evaluating the quality of

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