By Tiffanie Reynolds Staff Writer The Poinciana Parkway project advanced from the planning phase to construction mode during Osceola County Expressway Authority meeting on Tuesday morning.
By Ken Jackson Staff Writer Osceola County Commissioner Fred Hawkins Jr. began a second one-year term as commission chairman Monday. Hawkins Jr., the district 5 representative who served in the role in 2010 and was the vice chairman this year, was nominated by Commissioner John Quiñones and was the only nominee. Outgoing chairman Frank Attkisson nominated Quiñones for vice chair, and he won the board’s nod 3-2 over Mike Harford,
An Intercession City man was arrested Monday after two victims reported he inappropriately touched them. Walter Lane Staples, 61, of 5533 Okaloosa Avenue, was arrested and charged with 12 counts of lewd and lascivious molestation. Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies took a report of a possible incident that occurred at N&F Restaurant and Catering on South Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee. A 7-year old victim’s mother told deputies her daughter knew
By Tiffanie Reynolds Staff Writer The Kissimmee Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities took its first steps in transforming Mill Run Park into Osceola County’s first boundless public park, ensuring that residents with any physical or mental disabilities are invited to play, too. The department received approval from the City Commission to take out $61,800 in recreation impact fees, funds only used to benefit the community at large, for
By Rick Pedone Sports Editor Niceville junior Zach Bailey kicked the game-winning field goal with 7 seconds to play to push the Eagles past Osceola, 31-30, in a thrilling Class 7A state semifinal game Friday at Niceville. Sophomore Eli Stove’s 67-yard kickoff return to the Osceola 25, after the Kowboys scored to take the lead, 30-28, with 2:09 to play, put the Eagles in scoring position. Quarterback Ashton Hooker (12-18-336),
Gateway defends district crown By Rick Pedone Sports Editor Based on outstanding returning talent and impressive performances in off-season leagues, this should be another competitive boys basketball season in Osceola County. Gateway reached the regional playoffs last season and is a favorite in district 7A-5, where it will contend with Osceola, Liberty, Lake Nona, Harmony, St. Cloud and Celebration. The Panthers will be challenged mainly by Osceola, which has one
Rick Pedone Sports Editor It’s the 72nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Now, Alabama football fans know how the U.S. Navy felt that day. When does Bama give up a two-touchdown lead in a big game? When does the Tide defense collapse in the second half? A 109-yard field goal return? So, Auburn 34, Alabama 28 at the Iron Bowl, and Florida State and Ohio State fans said, “Works
By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor What’s better than a Christmas tie or a pair of socks? A gift that gets you into a musem or maybe even a movie. Just about every non profit museum and center in Central Florida offers annual memberships or gift certificates. Here are a few annual membership offers and more from some places that really need it. Enzian Theatre The popular independent theater screens films
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting crew members of the first space shuttle mission to construct the ISS on Tuesday, Dec. 10. STS-88 crewmembers attending include Kennedy Space Center Director and mission commander Robert Cabana and mission specialists Jerry Ross and Nancy Currie. On Dec. 10, 1998, the six-member crew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour became the first
By Peter Covino Lifestyles Editor Finally, it is beginning to feel like fall and that means it should be a good weekend to visit the theme parks. The Disney parks are already dressed up for the holidays. And with cooler temperatures (and before the holiday crowds arrive en masse) there is not a better time to go. The snow has already started falling at the Magic Kingdom:’s Mickey’s Very Merry
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is now celebrating the third annual “Holidays in Space.” The Visitor Complex will be adorned with a stunning array of holiday decorations, host daily visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and spark the imagination with the new “Through the Toy Box: An Out-of-this-World Collection,” featuring toys, both vintage and contemporary, inspired by outer space. From ray guns and space ships to coin banks and
By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor What’s better than a Christmas tie or a pair of socks? A gift that gets you into a musem or maybe even a movie. Just about every non profit museum and center in Central Florida offers annual memberships or gift certificates. Here are a few annual membership offers and more from some places that really need it. Enzian Theatre The popular independent theater screens films
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting crew members of the first space shuttle mission to construct the ISS on Tuesday, Dec. 10. STS-88 crewmembers attending include Kennedy Space Center Director and mission commander Robert Cabana and mission specialists Jerry Ross and Nancy Currie. On Dec. 10, 1998, the six-member crew aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour became the first