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Purple Heart Presentation

Purple Heart Presentation

Purple Heart presentation

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
On Monday, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) presented James W. Scroggins, a Korean War veteran and Osceola County resident, with a recently awarded Purple Heart. Scroggins was enlisted in the 29th Infantry of the U.S. Army in 1948.
Stacia Wake and her partner, Mike Foncannon, danced their way to victory at the “Dance, Dream & Inspire” charity competition, helping raise more than $200,000 for a local charity that serves vulnerable children and their families. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Stacia Wake and her partner, Mike Foncannon, danced their way to victory at the “Dance, Dream & Inspire” charity competition, helping raise more than $200,000 for a local charity that serves vulnerable children and their families. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Dance contest raises more than $200K to help children at risk of abuse

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
Stacia Wake and her partner, Mike Foncannon, danced their way to victory at the “Dance, Dream & Inspire” charity competition, helping raise more than $200,000 for a local charity that serves vulnerable children and their families.
The Osceola Christian Ministries Center serves hot meals to the homeless at lunchtime five days a week. Volunteers from 30 churches provide, prepare and serve the meals. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

The Osceola Christian Ministries Center serves hot meals to the homeless at lunchtime five days a week. Volunteers from 30 churches provide, prepare and serve the meals. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/BRIAN MCBRIDE

Salvation Army takes the lead at Osceola Ministries Center

Charlie Reed
Friday, February 7, 2020
People still call it the Daily Bread. It’s the nickname of the Osceola Christian Ministries Center in downtown Kissimmee where upward of 100 men and women – many without a home – eat every day. It’s also where they can see a doctor, get a haircut and take a shower.
Silver Spurs Riding Club's 2020 Coca-Cola Cowboy and Women's Lifetime Achievement winners are, front row from left, Mike White, Nina Sue Simmons Crowell, Frances McLaughlin and Steve Wysong. PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

Silver Spurs Riding Club's 2020 Coca-Cola Cowboy and Women's Lifetime Achievement winners are, front row from left, Mike White, Nina Sue Simmons Crowell, Frances McLaughlin and Steve Wysong. PHOTO/SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB

Silver Spurs Riding Club honors 2020 Coca-Cola Cowboy, Women's Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
The Silver Spurs Riding Club honored its 2020 Coca-Cola Cowboy and Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients with a reception at the Silver Spurs Riding Club’s ranch in Kenansville on Jan. 24.
Rodeo fans will be entertained watching seven of the traditional events, including bull riding and women's barrel racing. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SILVER SPURS RODEO

Rodeo fans will be entertained watching seven of the traditional events, including bull riding and women's barrel racing. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SILVER SPURS RODEO

144th Silver Spurs Rodeo celebrates over 75 years of tradition in Osceola County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
The Silver Spurs Riding Club will be hosting two action-packed rodeo events this February. The fans can witness extreme bull riding at the 9th Annual Monster Bulls on Feb. 15. Then, on Feb.
The Butler

The Butler

Local Calendar Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
BLACK HISTORY MOVIE MATINEE Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” (PG-13) will be shown Friday, Feb. 14, from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at the West Osceola Library WO Multipurpose Room, 305 Campus St., Celebration.
: Mark Stenmark (center) holds his $30,000 check for winning the 2019 Golden Tee World Championship. (Photo Courtesy of Incredible Technologies)

: Mark Stenmark (center) holds his $30,000 check for winning the 2019 Golden Tee World Championship. (Photo Courtesy of Incredible Technologies)

Golden Tee Florida Open comes to St. Cloud

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
OK, maybe not a real golf major but an e-sport major as Sidelines Sports Grill in St. Cloud will host the 2020 Power Events Golden Tee Florida Open, Feb. 6-9. It is a scheduled stop on the PEGT Tour.
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