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Osceola County: Income Maintenance made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Osceola County, providing an average of $1,495 per capita to residents.

By South Orlando News | Mar 22, 2025

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Orange County ranks 65th highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $9,461 in 2022

In 2022, Orange County ranked third lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Florida, with transfers making up 17.1% of total income.

By South Orlando News | Mar 17, 2025

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Osceola County ranks 61st highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $10,292 in 2022

By South Orlando News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Osceola County received an average of $10,292 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Florida.

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Orange County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By South Orlando News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Orange County, providing an average of $1,255 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $416,738 in grants for economic development projects in Orange County in 2023

By South Orlando News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $416,738 in grants for economic development projects in Orange County, Florida.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Orange County in 2021

By South Orlando News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Orange County received $9.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Osceola County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Orlando News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Osceola County received $1.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Osceola County receive in 2021?

By South Orlando News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Osceola County received $1,392,278 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Orange County farmers in 2021 reached $2,912,451

By South Orlando News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Orange County received $2,912,451 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Polk County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Orlando News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Polk County received $10,213,390 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City of Kissimmee Government announces School of Government 2023 class on April 19

By South Orlando News report | Apr 2, 2023

Do you enjoy hands-on learning experiences that will give you all the information you've ever wanted about the City of Kissimmee's form of government, daily operations, and the services we provide?

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City of St. Cloud, Florida announces Adult Moonlight Egg Hunt on April 07

By South Orlando News report | Apr 2, 2023

Adults 21 and older are invited to come out to hunt for eggs filled with great treats and prizes.

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CITY OF KISSIMMEE: Tonight at the Women's History Month Reception, there was fantastic dancing, delicious food, and beautiful art

By South Orlando News reports | Mar 21, 2023

Congratulations to the artists and the community leaders honored tonight, and thank you to those that attended.

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COUNTY OF OSCEOLA: Are You Prepared For A Flood In Your Neighborhood?

By South Orlando News reports | Mar 16, 2023

If a flood is imminent, property can be protected by sandbagging areas subject to the Entry of water into living spaces. Move valuables and furniture to higher areas of the dwelling to minimize damages.

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CITY OF ST. CLOUD: Our annual Paint the Cloud Green St. Patrick's Day parade

By South Orlando News reports | Mar 16, 2023

Don't forget! Our annual Paint the Cloud Green St. Patrick's Day parade and street party is this Saturday night.

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CITY OF KISSIMMEE: Kowtown Festival

By South Orlando News reports | Mar 16, 2023

140th birthday at Kissimmee Lakefront Park on Saturday, March 18, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

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CITY OF KISSIMMEE: The City of Kissimmee was part of the groundbreaking for the Dillingham Apartments.

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

This new housing will be built specifically for low-income individuals who are mentally ill, some of who may also be recovering from substance abuse.

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CITY OF ST. CLOUD: We held a graduation dinner Wednesday night for our 2023 Citizens Academy class.

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

The 8-week class provided residents an opportunity to spend one night per week learning about various city departments through interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

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CITY OF ST. CLOUD: We will begin construction on renovations of the restrooms at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center.

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

During construction, there will be no access to those restrooms or to the showers.

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CITY OF KISSIMMEE: On World Wildlife Day

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

We remind our residents that while we agree that they are adorable, all of our beautiful Central Florida wildlife is best admired from afar... and you definitely shouldn't feed them!