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Daniel “Chappie” James became a famed Tuskegee airman, flew 78 combat missions in the Vietnam War, diplomatically pushed back a Libyan warlord, and became the first African American four-star general. PHOTO/U.S. AIR FORCE

Daniel “Chappie” James became a famed Tuskegee airman, flew 78 combat missions in the Vietnam War, diplomatically pushed back a Libyan warlord, and became the first African American four-star general. PHOTO/U.S. AIR FORCE

Celebrating Black History Month: Remembering America’s first Black four-star general

Terry Lloyd
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Daniel “Chappie” James was born in 1920 near the Pensacola Naval Air Station in a segregated town. Growing up, he often saw planes flying overhead and stated his desire to become a pilot. When the U.S. entered World War II, James was attending Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute on a football scholarship.
The Lifeboat Project founder and CEO Jill Bolander Cohen recently expanded its footprint into Osceola County with the mission of bringing awareness and training on what human trafficking is.

The Lifeboat Project founder and CEO Jill Bolander Cohen recently expanded its footprint into Osceola County with the mission of bringing awareness and training on what human trafficking is.

The Lifeboat Project: Human trafficking "Lunch and Learn" a success

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
It was almost standing room only at the “Stop Human Trafficking” lunch and learn held at Kissimmee Bay Country Club on Feb. 16. The event was a collaboration among The Lifeboat Project, Osceola News-Gazette, and the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce.
11 members of an Osceola County-based drug trafficking organization will do federal prison time.

11 members of an Osceola County-based drug trafficking organization will do federal prison time.

Police Briefs: 11 from Osceola drug ring sentenced to federal prison

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
11 from Osceola drug ring sentenced to federal prison   A pair of U.S. District judges have sentenced 11 members of an Osceola County-based drug trafficking organization to federal prison sentences ranging between 15 and 300 months for a conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute heroin.
Anthony Falu, 20

Anthony Falu, 20

Arrest made in Feb. 16 Poinciana road rage shooting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a road rage-inspired Poinciana shooting. Anthony Falu, Jr., 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, carrying a concealed firearm and discharging a firearm in public.
Florida's Turnpike south of Kissimmee to close nightly this week -- see details

Florida's Turnpike south of Kissimmee to close nightly this week -- see details

Florida's Turnpike south of Kissimmee to close nightly this week -- see details

Staff Report
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise reminds motorists that the Turnpike will close nightly this week in both directions from south of U.S. Highway 192 to State Road 60 in Yeehaw Junction. The closures will happen nightly from Monday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers should use U.S.
A 27-year-old Kissimmee motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon on Orange Blossom Trail at Jackson Street. COURTESY PHOTO/DAVID CUMBO

A 27-year-old Kissimmee motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon on Orange Blossom Trail at Jackson Street. COURTESY PHOTO/DAVID CUMBO

2 from Kissimmee killed in deadly Saturday accidents

Staff Report
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Two Kissimmee residents were tragically killed in incidents on our roads Saturday. The first involved a 24-year-old woman early Saturday. Around 3:20 a.m.
From left, Tom and Martha Booth, Brenda and Mike Wilder and Big Boss Dustin Bronson, Justin Lamb, Trea Lamb and Heather Hobbs, at the Silver Spurs’ Riding Club’s awards ceremony in Kenansville. PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

From left, Tom and Martha Booth, Brenda and Mike Wilder and Big Boss Dustin Bronson, Justin Lamb, Trea Lamb and Heather Hobbs, at the Silver Spurs’ Riding Club’s awards ceremony in Kenansville. PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

Silver Spurs award winners are a pair of family affairs

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Editor's note: for information on a 4-H silent auction going on at this year's Osceola County Fair to benefit the family of a teenage 4-H member who was scheduled to show her animals at the Fair, click here.
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