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The property — which includes cattle ranchlands, citrus groves, wetlands and forests — is one of the last refuges for the endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow, and hosts many other state and federally listed species such as the Florida panther, gopher tortoise and the red-cockheaded woodpecker.

The property — which includes cattle ranchlands, citrus groves, wetlands and forests — is one of the last refuges for the endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow, and hosts many other state and federally listed species such as the Florida panther, gopher tortoise and the red-cockheaded woodpecker.

27,000 acres of Osceola land gifted to University of Florida

Courtesy Of The University Of Florida
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The widow of Subway founder Fred Deluca has donated more than 27,000 rural acres near Yeehaw Junction in southern Osceola County to the University of Florida.
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Two killed in head-on Poinciana Boulevard crash

Brian McBride - Editor
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Two people were killed in a head-on Poinciana Boulevard crash on Monday, after one vehicle crossed over into the oncoming lanes. A Florida Highway Patrol press release stated that a 21-year-old Kissimmee man was driving a sedan-type vehicle southbound on Poinciana Boulevard at about 1:05 p.m.
GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA NEWS-GAZETTE

GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA NEWS-GAZETTE

Kissimmee police investigating shooting death of two men

Brian McBride - Editor
Monday, January 4, 2021
The Kissimmee Police Department is investigating the killing of two men after they were found shot to death on Jan. 1. According to a police press release, at approximately 11:23 p.m., Kissimmee police officers responded to 2221 San Vittorino Circle after receiving a call about a shooting.
Andrew Moon

Andrew Moon

Osceola Science Charter School welcomes new principal

News Staff
Monday, January 4, 2021
Osceola Science Charter School (OSCS), a STEM-focused, tuition-free public charter school serving Grades K-8 in Osceola County – and part of the Orlando Science School (OSS) system – recently welcomed a new principal, Andrew Moon.
The JROTC Programs at St. Cloud High, Harmony High and Liberty High have been named as Honor Units with Distinction for 2020-21.

The JROTC Programs at St. Cloud High, Harmony High and Liberty High have been named as Honor Units with Distinction for 2020-21.

St. Cloud High, Harmony High, and Liberty High Army JROTC programs named Honor Units With Distinction 

News Staff
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Three outstanding Army JROTC programs in the Osceola School District have been awarded top honors for maintaining exceptionally high standards of training and discipline, as evidenced by the results of the JROTC Program of Accreditation and Unit Report.  The JROTC Programs at St.
The residential structure fire was on Aurelia Court, near the intersection of Monterey Road and KOA Street in Poinciana.

The residential structure fire was on Aurelia Court, near the intersection of Monterey Road and KOA Street in Poinciana.

House burns down in Poinciana, victim treated at burn unit

News Staff
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Courtesy of Osceola County Fire Rescue Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, along with crews from the city of Kissimmee Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue responded this morning to a residential structure fire on Aurelia Court, near the intersection of Monterey Road and KOA Street in...
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COVID-19 in Osceola to move to Valencia College

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (FDOH-Osceola) announces the temporary relocation of COVID-19 testing. Effective Monday, Jan. 4, through Saturday, Jan. 30, testing will be relocated to Valencia College. Testing will be available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.
Many dog owners report their dogs show stress could be due to noise, such as fireworks.

Many dog owners report their dogs show stress could be due to noise, such as fireworks.

Tips for keeping pets calm in Osceola during New Year’s celebrations

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Do New Year’s Eve fireworks put your dog in a panic? You are not alone. The sounds of celebration can stress out canines. In fact, many dog owners report their dogs show stress could be due to noise, such as fireworks. For starters, owners should stay calm if a pup goes crazy during fireworks.
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