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St. Cloud needs new fire, public safety facilities. The question is, how to pay for it
Read full article: St. Cloud needs new fire, public safety facilities. The question is, how to pay for itSt. Cloud city leaders are considering borrowing $90 million to build new a fire headquarters, three new fire stations, as well as a public safety complex.
‘Very eye-opening:’ St. Cloud approves school zone speed cameras after alarming study
Read full article: ‘Very eye-opening:’ St. Cloud approves school zone speed cameras after alarming studyThe city of St. Cloud voted Thursday to create a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program. Under this program, the city will use a speed detection system to catch drivers exceeding the posted limit.
‘Shame on him:’ St. Cloud residents concerned over dangerous local street
Read full article: ‘Shame on him:’ St. Cloud residents concerned over dangerous local streetDriving down 13th Street — also known as 192 — can be a nightmare. Rebecca Laisch said crossing that street on foot could cost you your life.
St. Cloud police cracking down on distracted driving. Here’s where
Read full article: St. Cloud police cracking down on distracted driving. Here’s whereMost of us have trouble walking and using our phones, so just imagine how dangerous it is driving and using your phone on the roadways. It’s why St. Cloud Police are performing an operation to crackdown on distracted driving.
‘Going to be significant:’ New fire station will boost response times in this booming Florida city
Read full article: ‘Going to be significant:’ New fire station will boost response times in this booming Florida cityA new fire station is poised to significantly boost emergency response times for people who live in one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida.
Children wash cars to pay for St. Cloud father’s funeral after shooting
Read full article: Children wash cars to pay for St. Cloud father’s funeral after shootingThis Father’s Day weekend, Kingston, Conner and Irelynn are washing cars and selling baked goods to raise money for their father’s funeral.
‘Our children deserve to know they are loved:’ Community holds vigil for Madeline Soto
Read full article: ‘Our children deserve to know they are loved:’ Community holds vigil for Madeline SotoMore than a month after 13-year-old Madeline Soto was reported missing and discovered dead, members of the community gathered on Saturday to hold a vigil.
‘A blessing:’ Free roof replacement program rolls out in St. Cloud
Read full article: ‘A blessing:’ Free roof replacement program rolls out in St. CloudHabitat for Humanity is rolling out a roof repair program to St. Cloud residents. The nonprofit will receive funding from the city that will allow it to fix between 17 and 19 residents' roofs for free.
Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police Department
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police DepartmentMarch is Women’s History Month, and you might be surprised if I said within my law enforcement career, I have only ever had female supervisors.
Feds investigating 2 St. Cloud men accused of producing child pornography
Read full article: Feds investigating 2 St. Cloud men accused of producing child pornographyTwo men accused of luring children to their home in St. Cloud and taking graphic pictures of them are under investigation by federal agents.
Hearing on controversial development in rural Osceola County postponed
Read full article: Hearing on controversial development in rural Osceola County postponedA controversial proposal to bring new townhomes and single-family homes to a rural part of east Osceola County was unexpectedly pulled ahead of a key planning commission meeting Tuesday night.
‘It’s going to change the whole atmosphere:’ Rural Osceola residents concerned about proposed development
Read full article: ‘It’s going to change the whole atmosphere:’ Rural Osceola residents concerned about proposed developmentNeighbors in east Osceola County are worried a proposed development will disrupt their rural community.
St. Cloud pursues legal action against construction company over potholes
Read full article: St. Cloud pursues legal action against construction company over potholesThe city of St. Cloud is now taking legal action against the construction company that built phase two of the city's downtown revitalization project.
St. Cloud mom, boyfriend arrested in 7-year-old’s yearlong sexual assault
Read full article: St. Cloud mom, boyfriend arrested in 7-year-old’s yearlong sexual assaultIn addition to the sexual assault, the girl told investigators that Laws and other family members were aware of the crime — but they hadn’t reported them to law enforcement, detectives explained.
Whiskey in the Cloud festival kicks off with over 30 craft spirit exhibitors
Read full article: Whiskey in the Cloud festival kicks off with over 30 craft spirit exhibitorsThe Whiskey in the Cloud Festival comes to St. Cloud this weekend with premium whiskey, live music, and many local restaurants and boutiques to explore.
Deputies ID man, woman found dead in murder-suicide outside Osceola home
Read full article: Deputies ID man, woman found dead in murder-suicide outside Osceola homeOsceola County deputies have identified the man and woman found dead Tuesday outside a St. Cloud home in what they are now calling a murder-suicide, according to the sheriff’s office.
3 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Osceola mobile home involving man, his mother and her boyfriend
Read full article: 3 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Osceola mobile home involving man, his mother and her boyfriendDeputies identified two men and a woman found dead following an apparent murder-suicide near the Floridian Sandalwood mobile home park, the sheriff’s office said.
St. Cloud Middle School increases police presence after shooting threat
Read full article: St. Cloud Middle School increases police presence after shooting threatMore officers will be present at St. Cloud Middle School after "numerous reports" of a school shooting threat, according to the police department.
Have you seen him? St. Cloud man missing, believed to be endangered, police say
Read full article: Have you seen him? St. Cloud man missing, believed to be endangered, police sayDavid Gallagher, 53, was reported missing on Tuesday. He was last seen walking north in the area of 12th Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
Residents frustrated over continued growth in Osceola County
Read full article: Residents frustrated over continued growth in Osceola CountyOsceola County commissioners got a look at the long backups residents in St. Cloud have to deal with every morning on Nolte Road and Old Canoe Creek Road just before the Florida’s Turnpike entrance ramp.
‘Not out of the woods yet:’ St. Cloud officials anticipate more flooding in Ian’s aftermath
Read full article: ‘Not out of the woods yet:’ St. Cloud officials anticipate more flooding in Ian’s aftermathSt. Cloud officials said Monday afternoon while they’ve seen some flooding relief across some parts of the city in the wake of Hurricane Ian, they’re not out of the woods yet as far as rising water levels go.
Pickup truck hits vehicle, runs over driver in Osceola County fatal crash, FHP says
Read full article: Pickup truck hits vehicle, runs over driver in Osceola County fatal crash, FHP saysThe driver of a small utility vehicle was killed when a pickup truck rear-ended the vehicle then drove over the woman, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
St. Cloud school dean admits to having sex with student, police say
Read full article: St. Cloud school dean admits to having sex with student, police sayA St. Cloud school administrator is accused of having sex with a student and sending explicit photos to her, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
COVID-19 infections prompt early closure of St. Cloud summer camp
Read full article: COVID-19 infections prompt early closure of St. Cloud summer campThe City of St. Cloud has decided to close its summer camp program one week early due to multiple COVID-19 infections, according to a news release from the city.
‘It’s not real:’ St. Cloud family grateful for new home 1 year after house fire
Read full article: ‘It’s not real:’ St. Cloud family grateful for new home 1 year after house fireA St. Cloud family is excited to move into their new handicap accessible home more than a year after their previous home was destroyed during a house fire.
Global glitch: Swaths of internet go down after cloud outage
Read full article: Global glitch: Swaths of internet go down after cloud outageDozens of websites briefly went offline around the globe Tuesday, including CNN, The New York Times and Britain’s government home page, after an outage at the cloud service Fastly.
City of St. Cloud employee arrested for DUI after hit-and-run in municipal truck, police say
Read full article: City of St. Cloud employee arrested for DUI after hit-and-run in municipal truck, police sayPolice arrested a CIty of St. Cloud employee after he was caught driving under the influence in a municipal truck, records show.
Hundreds of homes, new school could be coming to St. Cloud as part of major development project
Read full article: Hundreds of homes, new school could be coming to St. Cloud as part of major development projectA new community development project is set to bring hundreds of homes, retail space, a school and even a fire station.
Man mixing chemicals in garage severely injured during explosion
Read full article: Man mixing chemicals in garage severely injured during explosionOsceola County Fire Rescue says a man was injured during a chemical explosion at a home in St. CLOUD, Fla. – A man suffered severe burns when the chemicals he was mixing in a garage exploded Tuesday afternoon, according to Osceola Fire Rescue. Officials said the explosion happened in the Live Oak Lake community in St. Cloud and the victim suffered injuries to his hands, torso and abdomen. The hazmat unit deployed a laser spectrometer to help identify the unknown chemicals but officials haven’t released details on what exactly was in the home.
Fatal crash investigated in St. Cloud
Read full article: Fatal crash investigated in St. CloudCLOUD, Fla. – A fatal crash is under investigation in Osceola County. The wreck was reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday at State Road 192 and Hickory Tree Road in St. The intersection was blocked after the crash but was later reopened. No other details have been released.
Video shows driver running red light before hitting St. Cloud crossing guard, police say
Read full article: Video shows driver running red light before hitting St. Cloud crossing guard, police sayCLOUD, Fla. – Video from a security camera shows a driver running a red light before hitting a crossing guard who was trying to help children get across a busy intersection safely, according to the St. The 53-year-old victim entered the intersection after the light for oncoming traffic turned red to prevent drivers from turning right into the intersection as children were crossing, according to the report. A 57-year-old woman driving a red Dodge Grand Caravan failed to stop for the red light or the victim’s stop sign and ended up striking the crossing guard, records show. “The crossing guard actually had her stop sign up, she was directing traffic for children and someone ran the red light and hit her,” a witness said in a 911 call. Though taken from a distance, the van can be seen running the red light and entering the intersection about 24 seconds into a Ring video police obtained.
Police: Red-light runner strikes, severely injures St. Cloud crossing guard
Read full article: Police: Red-light runner strikes, severely injures St. Cloud crossing guardCLOUD, Fla. – A driver ran a red light and struck a crossing guard Thursday morning near a St. Cloud elementary school, police said. The crash was reported at 8:04 a.m. at the intersection of 13th Street and Michigan Avenue near Michigan Avenue Elementary School. The Osceola School District said its crisis team and Michigan Avenue Elementary School administrators were calling parents of students who witnessed the incident. 🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨We’re working a Vehicle vs Pedestrian accident at the intersection of 13th Street and Michigan Avenue.
Teens used Taser stolen from unmarked vehicle to commit armed robbery, police say
Read full article: Teens used Taser stolen from unmarked vehicle to commit armed robbery, police sayPolice said the first report came in shortly after 12:30 a.m. Saturday of six teens armed with guns entering the Circle K gas station at 2901 Canoe Creek Road and threatening employees, damaging property and stealing $152 from the register. Hours later, around 11:30 a.m., several vehicles were burglarized in the Gramercy Farms subdivision, including an unmarked police vehicle from which a Taser was stolen, a news release said. An hour after that, at 12:30 p.m., an armed robbery was reported in the same subdivision. Police said five teens armed with the stolen Taser entered a home that was under construction and demanded money and property from the construction workers. The charges include armed robbery, home invasion, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and armed burglary.
City of St. Cloud to host Halloween drive-thru event due to coronavirus
Read full article: City of St. Cloud to host Halloween drive-thru event due to coronavirusCLOUD, Fla. – The City of St. Cloud is hoping to keep the Halloween spirit alive with its spooky drive-thru event. The city recently had to cancel its annual Trail of Terror due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic but announced Tuesday it has instead made adjustments to provide a thrilling and physically distant event. So far, organizers said participants will be required to stay in their vehicles through the duration of the trail and kids will receive candy as cars drive-thru. More details are expected to be available in the near future, according to a news release.
11 St. Cloud employees test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: 11 St. Cloud employees test positive for COVID-19CLOUD, Fla. – Nearly a dozen St. Cloud city employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a city spokesperson. In a statement the city said 11 employees, some of whom did not have any symptoms, tested positive for COVID-19. Cloud is taking action to ensure the health and safety of our employees, their families and citizens. As previously communicated, we have asked employees within the City of St.
St. Cloud protest blocks traffic, leading to fight; 2 arrested
Read full article: St. Cloud protest blocks traffic, leading to fight; 2 arrestedCLOUD, Fla. – Two protesters were arrested Sunday after a demonstration threatened to endanger public safety, according to the St. Officers said the protest of as many as 50 demonstrators began around 4 p.m. at OP Johnson Park. According to a news release, vehicles were passing by the protest when demonstrators linked arms and walked into the roadway, blocking them from passing through. Warren Cajuste, 23, was arrested on a charge of resisting and obstructing without violence, according to department officials. Patrick Chery, 24, was arrested on charges of resisting and obstructing without violence and assault on a law enforcement officer, according to a news release.
Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders to skip WNBA season
Read full article: Mystics' Natasha Cloud, LaToya Sanders to skip WNBA seasonWASHINGTON Washington Mystics players Natasha Cloud and LaToya Sanders are opting out of participating in the 2020 WNBA season for the leagues reigning champions. Theres a lot of factors that led to this decision, but the biggest being that I am more than an athlete. Cloud and Sanders each has been with Washington for five seasons. Her commitment to social justice issues is of utmost importance to her and, therefore, to the Mystics organization, Thibault said of Cloud. We will continue to be partners with her and all of our players on their commitment to social justice reform as we go forward into this season and beyond.Players have until Thursday to opt out of the season.
City of St. Cloud invites families to free drive-in movie
Read full article: City of St. Cloud invites families to free drive-in movieCLOUD, Florida – Have you been missing that feeling of going to the movies? Cloud has a night of movie fun planned in June. Cloud Park and Recreation is hosting a free drive-in movie at Chisolm Park. Parking for the event starts at 8 p.m. and event officials ask that small vehicles park upfront and larger vehicles in the back. City officials offer the following drive-in movie tips.
St. Cloud police: Man fatally shot by officer was sole suspect in ‘violent assault’
Read full article: St. Cloud police: Man fatally shot by officer was sole suspect in ‘violent assault’CLOUD, Fla. – St. Cloud police said Wednesday the department’s investigation revealed the man suspected in a violent stabbing of a 9-year-old girl was the only individual involved in the attack. [RELATED: Man suspected in ‘violent assault’ on 9-year-old girl fatally shot by St. [MORE: ‘He was not a suspect, he was a victim,’ protesters say about St. Cloud man fatally shot by police]“There is unequivocally no evidence to suggest that a third-party individual was involved, thus resting the speculation of an outstanding suspect,” the department stated in a news release Wednesday.
‘He was not a suspect, he was a victim,’ protesters say about St. Cloud man fatally shot by police
Read full article: ‘He was not a suspect, he was a victim,’ protesters say about St. Cloud man fatally shot by policeCLOUD, Fla. – St. Officers found a 9-year-old girl with multiple stab wounds to her body and face. Cloud officer fatally shooting man | Man suspected in ‘violent assault’ on 9-year-old girl fatally shot by St. Cloud police said the man was staying at the same home as the 9-year-old child. FDLE is in charge of the officer-involved shooting investigation.
Man suspected in ‘violent assault’ on 9-year-old girl fatally shot by St. Cloud police, chief says
Read full article: Man suspected in ‘violent assault’ on 9-year-old girl fatally shot by St. Cloud police, chief saysCloud police officers fatally shot a man suspected of stabbing and assaulting a 9-year-old girl Tuesday afternoon, according to Police Chief Pete Gauntlett. Officers responded to a 911 call around noon to the “violent assault and stabbing” of a girl near Georgia Avenue and 3rd street, not far from O.P. The chief said the man was staying at the same home as the 9-year-old victim. Gauntlett said he could not disclose whether the man was armed when he was shot and killed by officers. It’s unknown what the man’s relationship with the 9-year-old girl was or if they were relatives.
Man accused of shooting at off-duty officer in St. Cloud
Read full article: Man accused of shooting at off-duty officer in St. CloudCLOUD, Fla. – A 31-year-old man is accused of shooting at an off-duty Orlando police officer in St. Authorities said Officer Ortiz requested Escobar to leave. Officer Ortiz left his house and saw Escobar brandishing a gun, according to authorities. Police said Escobar fired his gun at the direction of Officer Ortiz and his house. Investigators said Officer Ortiz returned fire and hit Escobar multiple times.
Missing St. Cloud teen found safe
Read full article: Missing St. Cloud teen found safeCLOUD, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing 16-year-old girl has been found safe, St. Cloud police said on Friday morning. Cloud Police Department are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Investigators said she was last seen wearing jean shorts, a maroon shirt, pink sandals, and a black hoodie. Authorities said anyone with information about the missing teen is asked to call police at 407-891-6700.
Businesses hold car wash fundraiser to benefit St. Cloud fire victims
Read full article: Businesses hold car wash fundraiser to benefit St. Cloud fire victimsCloud community is coming together to help two families who lost their homes to devastating fires last month. Roger Tanna owns Avatar Car Wash. We thought we have to do something, go forward and do something for the families," Tanna said. Tanna decided to hold a car wash fundraiser on Sunday. The car wash fundraiser is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Avatar Car Wash located at 4607 Neptune Road, St.
‘Help! Go get help:’ Nurse calls 911 during St. Cloud special-needs house fire
Read full article: ‘Help! Go get help:’ Nurse calls 911 during St. Cloud special-needs house fireCLOUD, Fla. – Newly released 911 calls detail the moments a nurse had to help evacuate special needs patients from a burning home in St. “Its a special needs house.”[RELATED: 11 treated after fire at special-needs home in St. According to officials, there were two nurses, three adult children and six special needs individuals who were evacuated. [PHOTO GALLERY: 6 special needs individuals taken to hospital after St. Cloud House FireNews 6 spoke with the homeowner’s son who said his parents have been taking care of special needs children and in recent years started adopting them.
City of St. Cloud boil water notice lifted
Read full article: City of St. Cloud boil water notice liftedCLOUD, Fla. – A precautionary boil water notice issued for St. Cloud after a city fire hydrant was hit by a vehicle has been lifted. The affected areas included Narcoossee Road from Dan Smith Road to Boggy Creek Road. Following the repair of the fire hydrant and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey, the City has determined the water is safe to drink. Boil Water Notice: Thursday, February 6, 2020If you have any questions, officials ask that you contact the City of St.
Brush fire threatens homes in Osceola County
Read full article: Brush fire threatens homes in Osceola CountyCLOUD, Fla. – Firefighters are working to put out a brush fire Friday evening in St. Cloud that’s threatening nearby homes. Crews from Orange and Osceola counties are using tanker trucks to try and put out the fire in the 4100 block of Cardinal Lane. Osceola Fire Rescue said the cause was burning debris that caught a mobile home on fire. People who live on the street were kept from their homes tonight until crews finished putting out the fires.
St. Cloud pipe collapse could take two months to repair
Read full article: St. Cloud pipe collapse could take two months to repairCLOUD, Fla. – The City of St. Cloud has commenced with repairs to the stormwater pipe that collapsed overnight Wednesday. The collapsed pipe caused the concrete walkway above to crack, creating a 10-feet wide hole. Officials had originally thought the pipe repair would take a minimum of two days, now officials are saying the repairs could take up to two months because of the size of the pipe. Timeline: Approximately 1 to 2 months; Due the large size of the pipe, availability will dictate the timeline for repairs.
Bicyclist falls into 12-feet deep hole in St. Cloud
Read full article: Bicyclist falls into 12-feet deep hole in St. CloudCLOUD, Fla. – A bicyclist was hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a 12-feet-deep hole in St. Cloud, according to police. A man riding his bike fell into the hole around 3:40 a.m. was taken to a hospital, according to St. It was later leaned that the hole was caused by the pipe collapse. ***PSA***Old Canoe Creek Road is shutdown in all directions from Neptune Road to 13th Street (US 192) for an undetermined amount of time.
St. Cloud officers collide while responding to 3-vehicle crash, police say
Read full article: St. Cloud officers collide while responding to 3-vehicle crash, police sayCLOUD, Fla. – Two St. Cloud officers collided while responding to another crash involving three vehicles, according to police. Cloud Police Department said the two officers were responding to the initial crash at Nolte Road and Innovation Drive around 7:30 a.m. when they crashed into each other. Both officers were transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries and released a short time later, police said. None of the occupants of the three vehicles involved in the initial crash were treated for injuries, according to police.