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• Father arrested for abuse of 3-month-old son

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:46

  Coleman A 21-year-old Kissimmee father was arrested Wednesday for child abuse after he admitted that he had become frustrated that his 3-month-old child would not stop crying and shook him, Kissimmee police detectives reported. Matthew...

• St. Cloud police conduct checkpoint

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:43

  The St. Cloud Police Department conducted a driver license and safety check April 7 at Lakeshore Boulevard and Wyoming Avenue that resulted in 38 citations and six verbal warnings. ...

• Meth lab discovered in U.S. Highway 192 motel

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:38

  Reyes A methamphetamine lab was uncovered by authorities Sunday at the Seville Inn, 4640 U.S. Highway 192, west of Kissimmee. At around 8 a.m. that morning, a resident approached Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies working in the ...

• Purse robbery in Celebration

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:37

  Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a man who reportedly stole a woman's purse, knocking her to the ground. The strong-arm robbery took place in Celebration, near 650 Campus St., where deputies responded at 10:22 p.m. Friday night. T...

• Airboat decision delayed

  County News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:32

  

  News-Gazette PhotoAndrew Sullivan The crew from Big Toho Airboat Rides readies a wooden ramp to unload a group of passengers onto the outside bank of the Kissimmee marina on Lake Tohopekaliga. By Juli...

• Destiny facing huge hurdles

  County News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:27

  News-Gazette Photo/ Juliana A. Torres The Florida Legislature in 2007 authorized placement of a sign along State Road 60 near Yeehaw Junction recognizing the community of Destiny.

  

  By Marvin G. Cort...

• Ticket in Kissimmee carries $166 fine

  County News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:24

  

  Advice: Don't block it News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan One of the biggest traffic bottlenecks in Kissimmee, the intersection of Emmett Street and John Young Parkway. By Brian McBrideAssociate Editor...

• Class size change going to voters

  County News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:20

  

  By Marvin G. Cortner Editor A proposal to raise Florida’s limit on the number of students allowed per classroom will be on the Nov. 2 ballot in the form of a constitutional amendment, following approval of a bill Thur...

• April 24 talk to be on cow hunters

  County News

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 12:18

  

  The Osceola County Historical Society will present its final History Talks program of the season Saturday, April 24, with the topic of Florida’s Cow Hunters. ...

• We’re off to see the wizard — but Universal is making us wait until June 18

  Entertainment

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 09:27

  By Peter Covino Entertainment Editor   You are going to have to wait just a little bit longer for Harry Potter and friends to perform their magic at Universal Orlando. The grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is now scheduled fo...

• Really bad day in the city — Steve Carrell and Tina Fey team up in this fun comedy caper

  Entertainment

  Created: Friday, 09 April 2010 08:57

  By Peter CovinoEntertainment Editor Guys, next time it is “her” turn to pick the movie, use a little finesse and make it seem like she is choosing Date Night. You can avoid one less painful outing like Twilight or How to Make an American Quilt...

• Eggstravaganza

  County News

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 11:37

  Photos by Andrew Sullivan ...

• Right decision on Freilinger

  Opinions

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:56

  The Osceola County Commission took the right step Monday in firing County Manager Michael Freilinger, given the controversy his tenure as the county’s top administrator has generated and the negative perception of how the county was being run. ...

• Letters to the Editor for April 8, 2010

  Opinions

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:55

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• Sarah DiLeonardo helped OHS win conference title

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:31

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Sarah DiLeonardo blossomed after moving to the perimeter when she joined Osceola High this season, averaging over 20 points per game. By Ken Jackson Sports Writer After a change of scenery, Sa...

• Wrestlers earn elite honors at tourneys

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:30

  By Rick PedoneSports EditorThree local wrestlers, St. Cloud’s Frank Cousins and Osceola High’s  Pete  Baldwin and Levi Clemons, all earned All-America honors at separate national tournaments recently. ...

• Lady Longhorns’ Emily Lanier will play at Gulf Coast

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:29

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Harmony's Emily Lanier will take her powerful swing to Florida Gulf Coast University next year. By Rick Pedone Sports Editor Emily Lanier has business to take care of over the next month concernin...

• OHS reaches consolation final at Klassic softball

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:29

  By Rick PedoneSports EditorOsceola High advanced to the consolation finals of the Kissimmee Klassic softball tournament’s Gold bracket last weekend with victories over Naples Barron Collier and No. 7-ranked Class 6A East Ridge before falling to DeLand S...

• Tynia Gaither earns silver

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 08 April 2010 09:27

  By Rick PedoneSports EditorOsceola High sprinter Tynia Gaither stepped into the international spotlight and shined at the 39-nation Carifta Games this week at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Grand Cayman. ...

• Waitress responds to accusations

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 07 April 2010 11:48

  By Juliana A. Torres News-Gazette Photo/ Andrew Sullivan Lindy Brown, seated at right, speaks with attorneys David Chico, far left, Kelvin Soto, center, and, facing away from camera, Charles Tiffany in the dining area of downtown Kissimmee...