Cloudcast - The Official Podcast of the City of St. Cloud, FL

Listen in as we chat about the City of St. Cloud Community Fair coming up on Tuesday, October 13. The event will provide connections and information on many of the programs, services and resource available to you and your family. This is a free event and will be held at the St. Cloud Community Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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For 16 years, the city of St. Cloud's Trail of Terror has challenged brave souls to make it through the darkness. This year, we are celebrating our Sweet 16 with an all-new nightmare. Tune into this podcast to hear about how the celebration quickly becomes a fight to escape and learn how to get discounted tickets in advance. Our Sweet 16 party runs for three scary weekends in October. You won't want to miss it.

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The City of St. Cloud's proposed 2026-27 budget marks the first time in more than 30 years the city is not using its reserves to fund operations. The budget also maintains the same millage rate for the 14th consecutive year. Listen in as City Manager Veronica Miller and Finance Director Jeff Cooper share highlights of the proposed budget. Public hearings on the budget are scheduled for September 10 and September 17. Once approved, it takes effect October 1. 

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Ever wondered what keeps our city's streets from flooding after a storm? Join Public Works Roads and Stormwater Supervisor Josh Johnson as he takes us beneath the surface to explain how our stormwater system works, how crews inspect and maintain the underground infrastructure that keeps water moving, and what residents can do to help protect our waterways.

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America's 250th anniversary is here, and St. Cloud is celebrating in a big way! Tune in for a preview of 4th on the Lake, including new additions, family-friendly activities, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, hot dog and ice cream eating contests, the return of the All-American Car Show, live music, and a special surprise planned for this year's fireworks finale. Get everything you need to know before heading to the St. Cloud Lakefront on July 4. 

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Preparing for hurricane season starts long before a storm is in the forecast. Tune in for practical tips to help you prepare your home, family, and property for severe weather. We'll discuss emergency plans, disaster supply kits, flood risk, sandbags, trusted weather information, and more.

Learn more by visiting our Emergency Management website at 

https://www.stcloudfl.gov/2233/Emergency-Management

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Hurricane season 2026 is underway, and preparation is key. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how the city prepares for hurricane season. We'll talk stormwater maintenance, debris removal, park preparations, emergency response efforts, and new tools to improve storm resilience. 

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We're kicking off Building Safety Month on May 2 with a fun family event, in partnership with St. Cloud Home Depot. Join us for this episode to learn all about the event, and why Building Safety Month matters. 

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We are talking trash… but in a good way.

In this episode of Cloud Cast, we break down a major update to how bulk pickup works in St. Cloud. The City is moving away from scheduled collection days and introducing a new system that allows residents to schedule pickups when they need them.

Find out how the new system works, what you need to do, and how this change will make bulk pickup faster, more efficient, and more convenient for everyone.

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Listen in as we chat about this year's Paint the Cloud Green celebration on Saturday, March 14. This year's event features a street party, live music, delicious food truck wars, a 5k run and downtown fun walk, and an epic fundraiser for children's cancer with the St. Baldrick's Foundation Shavefest, where several local "celebrities" will get their heads -- and in some cases, giant firefighter mustaches, shaved to raise money for children's cancer. 

Production services provided courtesy of the City of St. Cloud Communication Dept.