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
Ohio’s governor has reignited talk about a long‑pending bill that would mandate an hour of recess each day for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The proposal, introduced last year by two state representatives, calls for 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 in the afternoon unless a stu
Oneida County is bracing for a heavy snowstorm that will hit Saturday afternoon, with some spots expecting up to 12 inches of fresh white. The National Weather Service has already issued a winter storm warning that remains in effect until 2 p. m. Saturday, urging residents to stay alert and prepare.
Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p
On this day, several well‑known actors and singers turn another year older. Johnny Knoxville, now 55, is famous for his stunt work in the “Jackass” series and recently began hosting a new version of “Fear Factor. ” Jodie Comer, 33, has gained attention for her role in the BBC drama “Killing Eve” and
Ohio’s newest governor took the stage to talk mostly about kids. He called for new rules on technology and said schools should use phonics, a reading method that focuses on sounds. The speech was long—over an hour—but he barely mentioned the big worries Ohio people care about, like taxes or jobs. Ea
OpenAI has rolled out a fresh feature for ChatGPT that lets people play with math and science concepts in real time. Instead of reading a plain explanation or staring at a static picture, users can now drag sliders and change numbers to watch equations update instantly. For instance, if you want to
Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com
Obesity is a worldwide problem that also hurts people whose livers are already sick. When the liver stores too much fat, it can lead to two main conditions: one that starts with metabolism issues and another that mixes metabolic problems with alcohol use. Doctors now see more people with both
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
