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Dr. Ann Tyler was just one of seven community leaders honored at a city of Kissimee Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18.

Dr. Ann Tyler was just one of seven community leaders honored at a city of Kissimee Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18.

City of Kissimmee honors 7 community leaders at Black History Month celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Courtesty of the city of Kissimmee The city of Kissimmee honored seven community leaders on Feb. 18 at a reception to honor Black History Month. They were: Anna Pinellas, Dr. Ann Tyler, Pastor Roxanne Harvey, Pastor Sterling Blake, Eddie Fullwood, Marielle Pierrot and Arkeisha Reese.
Anthony Mendez

Anthony Mendez

Man arrested after gun mishap kills roomate

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2020
 Osceola County deputies arrested a man on Friday after a mishap with a firearm led to the death of his roommate. According to an Osceola County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies responded to 133 Pickering Drive, Kissimmee, after receiving a shooting call.
Blake Jeannin and his hog, Hamie, weighed in at 270 pounds, winning the top award – 2020 Market Hog Grand Champion. His twin sister, Bailee Jeannin, and her hog, Ellie Mae, weighing in at 284 pounds, took the Reserved Grand Champion seat. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Blake Jeannin and his hog, Hamie, weighed in at 270 pounds, winning the top award – 2020 Market Hog Grand Champion. His twin sister, Bailee Jeannin, and her hog, Ellie Mae, weighing in at 284 pounds, took the Reserved Grand Champion seat. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Doing a doubletake

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2020
You might say some people did a doubletake at the recent 2020 Osceola County Fair Market Hog Show. For the first time in KVLS history, a set of 13-year-old twins won the top title of Grand and Reserve Market Hog Champions out of 125.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY SCOUT BAKER From left is Casey, Logan, Chris and Scout Baker.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SCOUT BAKER From left is Casey, Logan, Chris and Scout Baker.

Baker Family welcomes first generation Big Boss

Scout Baker
Friday, February 21, 2020
The Silver Spurs Riding Club is known for hosting dirt-flying, action-packed rodeos but the club’s foundation is much more than edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Family values and volunteerism run deep within the Club’s history, which dates back to 1941.
The Kissimmee Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival will be today from noon to 5 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE

The Kissimmee Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival will be today from noon to 5 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Chili and beer here! Sunshine Regional Cook-off Festival is Saturday at Lakefront Park

Elizabeth Morrisey For The News-gazette
Friday, February 21, 2020
Spicy, sweet, savory, homestyle, meaty or vegetarian – these are all types of chili those attending the 24th Annual Kissimmee Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival can sample today, Feb. 22. After eating chili, wash it down with craft beer samples.
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