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The crosses for Luis Conde (left) and Juan Rivera Velasquez are part of a memorial at the Orange County Regional Historical Center display through Sunday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The crosses for Luis Conde (left) and Juan Rivera Velasquez are part of a memorial at the Orange County Regional Historical Center display through Sunday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Memorial features Osceola’s connection to Pulse tragedy

Ken Jackson
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Sunday is the sixth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, when a gunman took the lives of 49 people at a nightclub just south of downtown Orlando. The shooting at the Pulse took place in Orange County, but its tragic impacts were felt here in Osceola.
Cyberattackers usually capitalize on travelers who are often overwhelmed or distracted when in unfamiliar environments, like airports and cafes away from home. PHOTO/KASPERSKY.COM

Cyberattackers usually capitalize on travelers who are often overwhelmed or distracted when in unfamiliar environments, like airports and cafes away from home. PHOTO/KASPERSKY.COM

Cybersecurity tips while traveling this summer

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 9, 2022
With the school year over, the surge of summer travel plans has begun. With an estimated 60 percent of Americans planning at least one trip over the next three months, hackers have millions of projected tourists to prey on, statistics from cybersecurity firm Lookout note.
Leaders of the Osceola High AFROTC Cadet drill team display the fruits of victory. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Leaders of the Osceola High AFROTC Cadet drill team display the fruits of victory. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Osceola High School's Air Force JROTC finishes year soaring high

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Osceola High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets finished a strong 2021-22 school year after racking up an armload of awards and honors — and helping their community.
Steer wrestler Bud Hallman needed just 7.9 seconds Friday night to take down his nemesis. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Steer wrestler Bud Hallman needed just 7.9 seconds Friday night to take down his nemesis. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Another great Rodeo — next up, No. 150

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The 149th Silver Spurs Rodeo, played out to near-capacity Silver Spurs Arena crowds Friday and Saturday, was not just a chance for professional rodeo cowboys to compete at what they love and earn some money doing it.
Dr. Paul Thorne, a physician advisor at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, has given back to the community by volunteering his time at the Osceola Christian Ministry Center. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Dr. Paul Thorne, a physician advisor at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, has given back to the community by volunteering his time at the Osceola Christian Ministry Center. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Local doctor seeks volunteers to give back through free clinic

Ashley Carnifax
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
For the last 21 years, Dr. Paul Thorne, a physician advisor at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, has spent his Thursdays volunteering at the free medical clinic he founded as part of the Osceola Christian Ministry Center.
Robert “Backup Bob” Tarr, circa 2015, in his element on patrol in downtown Kissimmee. PHOTO/FACEBOOK

Robert “Backup Bob” Tarr, circa 2015, in his element on patrol in downtown Kissimmee. PHOTO/FACEBOOK

“Backup Bob” remembered with scholarship fund

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Downtown Kissimmee has been without the watchful eyes of “Backup Bob” since he passed away on May 16 at the age of 76. Bob, otherwise known as Robert Tarr, became familiar to those who have lived, worked or freq uented downtown in the last two decades.
A Special Olympics USA Games contestant puts his horse through its paces during equestrian practice Tuesday at the Silver Spurs Arena. Competition runs through Friday and is open to the public. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

A Special Olympics USA Games contestant puts his horse through its paces during equestrian practice Tuesday at the Silver Spurs Arena. Competition runs through Friday and is open to the public. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Community welcomes Special Olympians

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
While the Special Olympics USA Games, taking place this week around Central Florida after a stirring opening ceremony Sunday in Orlando, are mostly being held at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at Disney, the Games have a definite presence here in our part of Osceola County.
Sheriff's Office investigating man found dead Tuesday at SunRail station

Sheriff's Office investigating man found dead Tuesday at SunRail station

Sheriff's Office investigating man found dead Tuesday at SunRail station

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man discovered Tuesday night at the Tupperware Brands SunRail Station north of Kissimmee. The department reports that deputies responded to the station on South Orange Avenue just before 11 p.m.
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