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• Afternoon workout - Professionals gather just after lunch at Civic Center

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:04

  By Ken JacksonStaff WriterIt’s natural to want to get out of the office during the lunch hour, right?There’s a group that, instead of hovering over a Cobb salad, hamburger or pizza, chose to move around a bit more.And, get a little sweaty. ...

• Growing their hair long – for a cause

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:04

  By Fallan PattersonStaff WriterMichigan Avenue Elementary in St. Cloud Friday kicked off an event for students, parents and other community members to donate their hair to an organization that makes wigs for children with illnesses and diseases that cause...

• Gas line mishap prompts evacuation

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 18:00

  By Fallan PattersonStaff WriterA gas leak in downtown St. Cloud Tuesday morning closed businesses, evacuated homes and shut down a construction site for more than three hours while crews fixed the severed pipe. ...

• Police News for October 6, 2010

  Police News

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 17:56

  Suspect arrested for shooting at bar patronsJohnny Gonzalez, 36, of 5044 Downing St., Orlando, was arrested Sept. 30 for shooting at patrons in a Kissimmee-area bar. ...

• News Briefs for October 6, 2010

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 17:54

  County furlough days announcedThe Osceola County Commission last week announced the 10 furlough days for the county’s fiscal year, which began Oct. 1 and which ends Sept. 30, 2011.The furlough days do not apply to the Osceola County constitutional offic...

• Students encouraged to participate in 17th annual calendar art contest

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  Kissimmee Utility Authority invites students to use the power of art to promote electrical safety in the utility’s 17th annual calendar art contest. ...

• Bookmark Buddies needed to mentor

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  The Bookmark Buddies Mentoring Program, a program of The Education Foundation-Osceola County, is an opportunity for anybody to make a difference in the life of a child. ...

• Polk transportation planning agency seeking public comment

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  Lisa D’Cato Poinciana Writer “If you build it, they will come.” But then what? How do they get around?The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is the lead transportation planning agency for Polk County. It develops transportation plans a...

• KPD captain speaks on sexting, cyber-bullying

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  Kissimmee Police Department Capt. James Napier spent time Sept. 28 educating more than 200 local high school teens on two troublesome topics: sexting and cyber-bullying.Starting with sexting, Napier laid out the consequences. ...

• Explore the ‘Spanish Pathways’ at museum

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  Through Oct. 31, a traveling exhibit entitled “Spanish Pathways” is on display at the Osceola County Historical Society Museum. ...

• Halloween Stroll will kick off upcoming Main Street festivals

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  By Sam GilkeyFor the News-Gazette Kissimmee Main Street believes there are plenty of reasons to come downtown. The organization that promotes the downtown business district is offering two special events before the end of the year to encourage more visit...

• UCP celebrates reading

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  UCP is celebrating the importance of reading with its annual Book Buds event from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today. More than 100 community and business leaders as well as elected officials will volunteer to read and interact with the children at UCP’s six camp...

• VFW seeks essay entrants

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  The first day of November is not only the day when trick-or-treaters have bellyaches, and moms pick up candy wrappers. It is the day all over the United States when students’ essays are due to the local VFW Post for the VFW Scholarship Essay Contest. ...

• Osceola School District featured on website as a ‘success story’

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  Heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death for men and women, are among the most widespread and costly health problems facing our nation today, yet they also are among the most preventable. ...

• Fire Prevention Week emphasizes safety measures

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  St. Cloud Mayor Donna Hart proclaimed Oct. 3-9 as Fire Prevention Week in St. Cloud during a regular council meeting Sept. 23. ...

• Chamber seeks photos for its publications

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  By Rick MadewellAssistant EditorSt. Cloud is putting out a call to residents of the community — and even those just passing through — to submit their best “Life in St. Cloud” photographs. ...

• Historical society seeks performers for annual ‘Halloween Eves’ event

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 06 October 2010 00:00

  The Osceola County Historical Society is presenting its third annual Halloween Eves at the Pioneer Village event on Friday and Saturday evening, Oct. 22 and 23, and Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. on all dates. ...

• John Laskey takes on new role as St. Cloud group’s leader

  County News

  Created: Monday, 04 October 2010 10:25

  By Fallan PattersonStaff WriterAfter only three years with the St. Cloud VFW, resident John Lasky was elected commander of the organization and assumed leadership July 1. Although relatively new to the group, support from the preceding commander, Johnnie ...

• Huggins' 4 TDs powers 'Dogs 27-18 win

  Sports

  Created: Friday, 01 October 2010 23:18

  By Ken JacksonSports WriterWhen you've had a long week, two hours or so on the football field can have a way of making things feel more normal.Especially when you win; just ask St. Cloud's Bill Buldini. Bulldog senior Irving Huggins rushed for 122 yards a...

• Huggins' 4 TDs powers 'Dogs 27-18 win

  County News

  Created: Friday, 01 October 2010 23:14

  By Ken JacksonSports WriterWhen you've had a long week, two hours or so on the football field can have a way of making things feel more normal.Especially when you win; just ask St. Cloud's Bill Buldini. Bulldog senior Irving Huggins rushed for 122 yards a...