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Some families passed the time with Movie Night.

Some families passed the time with Movie Night.

How have you spent the time under stay-at-home order?

Brian McBride - Editor
Saturday, May 2, 2020
With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order set in place for weeks now, you could make a case that some residents have gotten a little stir crazy. So you might have to get creative at home to pass the time instead of getting on each other’s nerves.
Coronavirus testing at Osceola Heritage Park by AdventHealth.  

Coronavirus testing at Osceola Heritage Park by AdventHealth.  

Osceola County prepares for Phase 1 of plan to reopen

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2020
Osceola County is ready for Monday’s Phase 1 start of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.” plan – as community testing for COVID-19 carries on and a local committee continues to study any necessary guidelines that best fit Osceola’s unique community.
Mosquito

Mosquito

Can mosquitoes carry the coronavirus?!

Brian McBride - Editor
Friday, May 1, 2020
Typically, Florida mosquito species are most active in the spring and summer months, when warm temperatures combined with frequent, heavy rains produce thriving mosquito populations. So the question is: Can mosquitoes carry the coronavirus? The answer is: No.
Osceola County Commission Chairwoman speaks during a recent press conference concerning COVID19 in Osceola County.

Osceola County Commission Chairwoman speaks during a recent press conference concerning COVID19 in Osceola County.

Executive Policy Group will repeal Osceola curfew Monday

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
In conjunction with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order to reopen Florida, Osceola County’s Executive Policy Group intends to follow the state’s phased plan and agreed on Thursday to repeal the county’s existing curfew, effective Monday, May 4.
Sculpted by artist Sandra M. Storm, the Bataan-Corregidor Memorial was dedicated on May 20, 1995. The bronze statue of three figures is in the northeast corner of Kissimmee Lakefront Park.

Sculpted by artist Sandra M. Storm, the Bataan-Corregidor Memorial was dedicated on May 20, 1995. The bronze statue of three figures is in the northeast corner of Kissimmee Lakefront Park.

From early dark days of World War II to lakefront memorial

Terry Lloyd For The News-gazette
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Since it was dedicated in 1995, tens of thousands of people visiting Kissimmee Lakefront Park have seen the bronze statue of three figures in the northeast corner of the park. One is a woman, another obviously a soldier, all three huddled in distress.
DAR Daughter Ginny Brown sits with the numerous masks she has sewn for medical field employees.

DAR Daughter Ginny Brown sits with the numerous masks she has sewn for medical field employees.

DAR’s Joshua Stevens Chapter sewing masks for healthcare and essential workers

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
By Kim Tennison, for the News-Gazette: The Joshua Stevens Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is lending a helping hand to healthcare and other essential workers on the front lines of the pandemic, ensuring that St.
Weather watching

Weather watching

Rain expected Thursday, 90s on Sunday

Steve Norris For The News-gazette
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The way things are currently looking, the only day out of the next seven with a chance of rain is Thursday.   Friday through Sunday is looking fantastic with sunshine and high temperatures climbing from 82 on Friday to 90 degrees on Sunday. The 90s are expected to continue at least through May 6.
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