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Just like you choose a doctor or lawyer, choosing a tax preparer should be as important of a decision since you are ultimately responsible for everything on your tax form.

Just like you choose a doctor or lawyer, choosing a tax preparer should be as important of a decision since you are ultimately responsible for everything on your tax form.

IRS: 10 tips to avoid tax season fraud

Provided By The Internal Revenue Service
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Armed with 2021 W2 forms, American taxpayers will be filling out their tax returns between now and April 18. Some will use professional tax preparers, but each year, unscrupulous ones compromise taxpayers’ personal information.
Handler AJ Dereume ferries Phil to meetings with his faithful after issuing his prognostication of six more weeks of winter Wednesday morning. PHOTO/ALAN FREED, PUNXSUTAWNEY SPIRIT

Handler AJ Dereume ferries Phil to meetings with his faithful after issuing his prognostication of six more weeks of winter Wednesday morning. PHOTO/ALAN FREED, PUNXSUTAWNEY SPIRIT

Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: what's in store for the next six weeks?

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
If Groundhog Day was this past weekend, when we woke up to temperatures around 30 — or lower — you'd have believed this. But with highs back in the 70s — and expected in the 80s Thursday and Friday — this may be a stretch. Punxsutawney Phil says "six more weeks of winter.
At Tuesday's School Board meeting, District 3 member Jon Arguello said an investigation into him was "a work of fiction".

At Tuesday's School Board meeting, District 3 member Jon Arguello said an investigation into him was "a work of fiction".

School Board reprimands, sanctions Arguello

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Osceola County School Board voted to reprimand and censure one of its own Tuesday after an investigation found he breached Board rules regarding conduct toward a School District vendor.
Osceola Council on Aging Health Clinic will focus on heart health during the month of February, proclaimed Heart Month by the American Heart Association. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING

Osceola Council on Aging Health Clinic will focus on heart health during the month of February, proclaimed Heart Month by the American Heart Association. PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING

February is Heart Month, among other celebrations

Wendy Coschignano Ford
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
When one thinks about the month of February, most would have thoughts of Valentine’s Day — heart shaped balloons, red roses, and lots of chocolate (if lucky). On a more healthconscious thought, February is the American Heart Association’s annual observance of Heart Month.
Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb was part of the announcement regarding the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, held June 5-12 in and around Osceola County, and its opening ceremony. PHOTO/SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA

Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb was part of the announcement regarding the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, held June 5-12 in and around Osceola County, and its opening ceremony. PHOTO/SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA

Special Olympics USA Games to get Magical June opening

Submitted By Special Olympics Florida
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The thousands of athletes, families and fans attending the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games June 5-12 will be treated to a Disney-style opening ceremony.
Martin Levert of Florida Technical College received the Unity Award

Martin Levert of Florida Technical College received the Unity Award

Chamber names its Champions at 97th Annual Meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
After not meeting at all in 2021 — in person or virtually — the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce held a gala party Saturday at the Coronado Springs Resort for it’s 97th Annual Meeting, titled A Night For Champions.
Alejandro “Alex” Romero, new Chief Executive Officer of Poinciana Medical Center, effective March 7.

Alejandro “Alex” Romero, new Chief Executive Officer of Poinciana Medical Center, effective March 7.

Romero named Poinciana Medical Center CEO

Submitted By Poinciana Medical Center
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
This week, HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced the appointment of Alejandro “Alex” Romero, as Chief Executive Officer of Poinciana Medical Center, effective March 7. In his new role, Romero will oversee the growing 76-bed hospital which serves Osceola and Polk counties.
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