WEATHER ALERT
Officers in Lake County get results at annual Special Olympics Torch Run
Read full article: Officers in Lake County get results at annual Special Olympics Torch RunOfficers from all over Lake County gathered once again to support athletes participating in this year's Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games next month.
Special Olympics partners with ‘Starkey Cares’ to give athletes free hearing tests
Read full article: Special Olympics partners with ‘Starkey Cares’ to give athletes free hearing testsThe 2022 Special Olympics USA Games hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosted 5,500 athletes from all 50 states.
7th Haitian delegate vanishes from Special Olympics in Kissimmee
Read full article: 7th Haitian delegate vanishes from Special Olympics in KissimmeeThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is looking for another missing member of the Haitian delegation who went missing at the Special Olympics USA Games.
Haitian Special Olympian goes missing, according to Osceola deputies
Read full article: Haitian Special Olympian goes missing, according to Osceola deputiesSix members of the Haitian delegation for the Special Olympics have gone missing out of Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teams
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $10 million for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue teamsGov. Ron DeSantis announced $10 million for Florida’s eight Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to support operations and training exercises to ensure that they are ready to respond immediately in the event of a disaster.
Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threat
Read full article: Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threatThe Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.
‘Let them compete:’ Gov. DeSantis praises drop of COVID vax mandate for athletes in Special Olympics
Read full article: ‘Let them compete:’ Gov. DeSantis praises drop of COVID vax mandate for athletes in Special OlympicsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the drop of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for athletes competing in the Special Olympics in Orlando.
Central Florida golfer with autism says he’s ready for 2022 Special Olympics
Read full article: Central Florida golfer with autism says he’s ready for 2022 Special OlympicsFocused and determined, 23-year-old Danny Steele is getting ready to compete in front of hundreds at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
Deputies, police participate in Clermont torch run for Special Olympics Florida
Read full article: Deputies, police participate in Clermont torch run for Special Olympics FloridaEach year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1,500-mile relay run throughout 67 counties in Florida. On Tuesday, it was Lake County’s turn.
One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love
Read full article: One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love(Gary Schottle via AP)Gary Schottle arrived in time to see the other kids in line hitting and jumping on his young son. Special Olympics changed everything. Special Olympics has since branched out to more than 170 countries, empowering more than 5 million athletes who had often been cast aside. In 20 years of Special Olympics competition, Tank's confidence has soared, his leadership spreading across playing fields, the Houston area and beyond. Once one of the bullied, he has become a living embodiment of the Special Olympics message.