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• Forum was on diversity, what makes a hate crime

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:14

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Marvin G. CortnerPanelist Jasbir Singh Bhatia, left, a representative from the Central Florida Sikh community, makes a point during a forum on cultural diversity and hate crimes June 30 at ...

• On the international stage

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:12

  

  Submitted PhotoMary Kathryn Chambers will compete in the Hal Jackson’s Miss Talented Teen International competition Saturday. By Rick MadewellAssistant Editor A St. Cloud girl has been chosen to c...

• Man arrested for murder in 2001 case

  Police News

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:10

  

  Rosario Osceola County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested and charged a Winter Springs man with first-degree murder stemming from a 2001 case involving the death of a young boy. Luis Gerardo ...

• Arrested for grand theft, fraud

  Police News

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:09

  

  The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the State Attorney's Office 10th Judicial Circuit Thursday announced the arrest of Ian Robert Stewart, 44, of Davenport, on charges of gra...

• News Briefs for July 22, 2010

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:12

  

  Graphic/Agency for Workforce InnovationThe overall jobless rate in Florida continues to fall slowly and continues to lag behind joblessness nationwide. The graph above shows unemployment rates for the U.S....

• FCAT science and writing scores improve

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:01

  

  Grego By Morgan HarveyIntern After nearly a three-month delay, 2010 FCAT scores were finally released June 29, with Osceola County students showing significant improvements in writing and science. ...

• Concern must become action

  Opinions

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:57

  

  Osceola County community leaders when they meet for a summit Sept. 2 to tackle youth issues will have a full agenda. Gangs, homelessness, foster care, juvenile delinquency, juvenile crime, reduced Guardian ad Litem pr...

• Letters to the Editor for July 22, 2010

  Opinions

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:55

  

  Judge for yourself To the editor: Last Friday night (July 9) I went to the city of Kissimmee’s chambers to watch the Kissimmee-Osceola County Chamber of Commerce debate between local school board incumbents and the...

• SC girls take sectional

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:51

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Rick Pedone St. Cloud Little League Softball 11-12  All-Stars travel to Fort Myers for the state tournament today through Saturday. The team advanced to the state tournament by beatin...

• Hype draws better than real thing

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:49

  

  Rick PedoneSportsEditor With radio, TV and Twitter clogged with sports talk, maybe we shouldn't be surprised that “The Decision,” LeBron James’ 75-minute-long news conference/infomercial on ESPN two weeks ago, d...

• Edwards jumping to Louisville

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:45

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Mike Edwards set the county pole vaulting record of 7-0.25 while winning the district championship in 2008 for Poinciana High. Edwards is transferring from Alabama to Louis...

• OHS volleyball players earn scholarships

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:40

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Ken Jackson OHS volleyball players Jennifer McDaniel (seated left) and Gladys Chaparro recently celebrated their scholarships with, standing from left, Jennifer’s father, Kevin McDaniel,...

• Sports Briefs for July 22, 2010

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:37

  

  Osc. Youth Baseball Osceola Youth Baseball is holding summer and fall baseball registration for its Osceola Outlaws 10-U and 10-AA competitive programs. Coaches are needed. For  information, e-mail osceolayouthb...

• Bronson urges vaccinations for horses as EEE cases rise

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging horse owners to get their animals vaccinated following an upsurge in the number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases.   ...

• Poinciaina residents help to better area

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  Lisa D’CatoPoinciana Writer Although Poinciana is a sprawling community with nearly 70,000 residents, there are still some names and faces that should stand out for good reason. Betty Dobbie is one of those residents. ...

• Hurricane guides available at Kissimmee City Hall

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  The city of Kissimmee Public Information Office has produced a hurricane guide to help residents weather the storm. The city encourages the public to get ready and be prepared for hurricane season, ending on Nov. 30. ...

• Historical Society asking for 9/11 stories

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  By Morgan HarveyInternAs the ninth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Osceola County Historical Society is asking people to tell their stories. ...

• Solivita Scrapanos are armed and ready for scrapbooking

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  By Kenn HallFor the News-GazetteNot to be confused with HBO’s award-winning series “The Sopranos,” Beth Baumwell and fellow members of the Solivita Scrapanos are armed only with glue, scissors and an assortment of other tools and materials for their...

• Electric bridge table may be worth thousands

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  Q: I have an electric bridge table manufactured by the Hammond organ company sometime during the 1930s. I have tried researching it but haven't been able to find out much. Can you help me? — Sherry, Albuquerque, N.M. ...

• Try some good books to catch up on pets

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 00:00

  The Dog Days are here. It's hot, Independence Day is well past, and Labor Day is a long way off. ...