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Cop sentenced to 22.5 years in George Floyd murder

News Staff
Friday, June 25, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison Friday.  Chauvin was convicted earlier this year of the second-degree unintentional murder of George Floyd, who was handcuffed facedown on the ground while Chauvin kneeled on his throat during an arrest.
First Lady Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci tour Kissimmee Thursday.

First Lady Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci tour Kissimmee Thursday.

First Lady, Dr. Fauci visit Kissimmee to promote vaccine

News Staff
Friday, June 25, 2021
First Lady Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci came to Kissimmee Thursday to encourage more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine as demand tapers off.  Along with U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, touted the vaccine as safe, effective and free.  About 56% of Floridians have gotten at least one shot.
ADAM ANDERSEN, OSCEOLA COUNTY JAIL

ADAM ANDERSEN, OSCEOLA COUNTY JAIL

Kissimmee man arrested while speaking with News-Gazette staff

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
It’s a rare occasion when we, the Osceola News-Gazette, are part of the stories we tell.  But today was such a day.  About 2:30 p.m. a man called the newsroom asking to speak with someone about problems he’s having regarding custody of his 2-year-old daughter.
OSCEOLA NEWS-GAZETTE

OSCEOLA NEWS-GAZETTE

Special needs home rises from ashes

Terry Lloyd
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
In the very early hours of February 2020, the call rang out in Saint Cloud Fire Station 31 for a house fire at 900 Alabama Avenue, just seven short blocks from the station. That address was the home of Gail Foster and 11 others, a refuge to care for those with special needs, including six children.
The Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival drew hundreds to the Kissimmee Lakefront Park last Saturday, June 19. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALICIA FUNDERBURK

The Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival drew hundreds to the Kissimmee Lakefront Park last Saturday, June 19. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALICIA FUNDERBURK

Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth festival draws crowds in Kissimmee

Staff Reports
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Juneteenth became the 12th federal holiday last week after winning support from Congress and President Joe Biden. A combination of the words June and 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved people in the U.S.
Amy Ady

Amy Ady

Kissimmee finance director ‘heading home’

Terry Lloyd
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Amy Ady, who has been responsible for helping turn millions of dollars into critical construction projects and a key in acquiring speedy federal disaster aid for the City of Kissimmee, is retiring this month after a 30-year career.
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