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It is important to take safety precautions and protect your personal information and purchases as you protect yourself during the busiest shopping times of the year. SUBMITTED PHOTO

It is important to take safety precautions and protect your personal information and purchases as you protect yourself during the busiest shopping times of the year. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Safety tips for your Holiday Shopping

Johanna Gómez - For the News-Gazette
Friday, December 3, 2021
The Holiday Season is around the corner, and as you go shopping for special family gatherings or to purchase decorations for your home or gifts to share with others, it is important to take these safety precautions from Osceola County Extension Services and protect your personal information and...
During 2020, the county’s Executive Policy Group, made up of leaders from the county, cities, law enforcement, health and emergency agencies met to respond to the pandemic. A judge has ruled those meetings violated state Sunshine laws for not being advertised to or attended by the public. FILE PHOTO

During 2020, the county’s Executive Policy Group, made up of leaders from the county, cities, law enforcement, health and emergency agencies met to respond to the pandemic. A judge has ruled those meetings violated state Sunshine laws for not being advertised to or attended by the public. FILE PHOTO

Osceola County violated Sunshine Law amid 2020 COVID response

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
An Osceola County judge has ruled in favor of a resident who said the county violated the state’s Government in the Sunshine laws, when a policy group that met during declared emergencies made policy at the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic without informing or inviting the public.
A 1960s Ford Mustang crosses the auction block at the 2019 Kissimmee Mecum Auto Auction. PHOTO/MECUM

A 1960s Ford Mustang crosses the auction block at the 2019 Kissimmee Mecum Auto Auction. PHOTO/MECUM

Mecum Auction returns to OHP Jan. 6

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The excitement of the Kissimmee Mecum Auction returns to Osceola Heritage Park for the 17th time Jan. 6-16.
Veterans Voice — By Terry Lloyd

Veterans Voice — By Terry Lloyd

Veterans' Voice — Military Job Fair comes Dec. 16

Terry Lloyd
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Recruit Military Job Fair will be held on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center (6515 International Drive) in Orlando. The job fair currently has almost 50 exhibitors on board and is open to all veterans and spouses.
A Kissimmee Police Department lieutenant faces charges after her arrest during a weekend domestic incident.

A Kissimmee Police Department lieutenant faces charges after her arrest during a weekend domestic incident.

KPD lieutenant 3rd local officer arrested in last 3 weeks

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
A Kissimmee Police Department lieutenant faces charges after her arrest during a weekend domestic incident. Lt. Erika Castellucci was arrested early Sunday morning by the St. Cloud Police Department, and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of her charges per a KPD release.
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How to write to – or help be – Santa Claus

Staff Report
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The United States Postal Service is helping children get their wish lists to Santa Claus. And, just like for the last century, they may get a response – and a gift. “USPS Operation Santa”, a 109-year-old initiative, helps families in need get gifts on their wish lists.
Kissimmee Economic Development Director-turned Airborne Ranger Belinda Kirkegard prepares to skydive with the U.S. Army Golden Knights last month. PHOTO/SFC James Hackett, U.S. Army

Kissimmee Economic Development Director-turned Airborne Ranger Belinda Kirkegard prepares to skydive with the U.S. Army Golden Knights last month. PHOTO/SFC James Hackett, U.S. Army

Kissimmee’s Economic Development Director Goes “Airborne”

Terry Lloyd
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Some days, you bring dozens of jobs to your community, serve on the governing board of one of the largest and busiest airports in the world, and then serve as the chairperson of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. Some other days, you just have to jump out of an airplane.
A pair of Kissimmee men have been sentenced to federal prison terms by the U.S. Middle District Court for their roles in distributing drugs.

A pair of Kissimmee men have been sentenced to federal prison terms by the U.S. Middle District Court for their roles in distributing drugs.

Kissimmee drug dealers sent to federal prison

News Staff
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
A pair of Kissimmee men have been sentenced to federal prison terms by the U.S. Middle District Court for their roles in distributing drugs, as announced by the court Monday. U.S. District Judge Virginia M.
A Kissimmee Police Department lieutenant has been arrested on domestic violence charges in St. Cloud.

A Kissimmee Police Department lieutenant has been arrested on domestic violence charges in St. Cloud.

Kissimmee Police lieutenant arrested in domestic violence case

Ken Jackson
Monday, November 29, 2021
A Kissimmee Police Department lieutenant faces charges after her arrest during a weekend domestic incident. Lt. Erika Castellucci was arrested early Sunday morning by the St. Cloud Police Department, and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of her charges per a KPD release.
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