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• Pioneer Village will have annual Christmas concert

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 17 November 2010 00:00

  The Osceola County Historical Society PioneerVillage will present its third annual Cracker Christmas event on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 and 19, during which time, the village’s authentic late-1800s buildings will be adorned with the simplicity and ch...

• Annual Thanksgiving lunch set for Saturday

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 17 November 2010 00:00

  The 19th Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon will be Saturday beginning at noon at the St. Cloud Civic Center, 3001 W. 17th St., St. Cloud. ...

• Festivities to close roadways Dec. 3-5

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 17 November 2010 00:00

  The annual tradition of the city of St. Cloud tree lighting, parade, and craft festival festivities is scheduled for Dec. 3-5. The public is reminded that portions of downtown St. Cloud will be closed to vehicular traffic during these three days. Friday, ...

• Harmony teacher wins People’s Choice Award

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 17 November 2010 00:00

  The Osceola Center for the Arts, in conjunction with a matching donation from The National Arts Program, awarded four art class scholarships to the People’s Choice Award winners for the Oct. 5-Nov. 7 N.A.P. art exhibit for employees and family members o...

• St. Cloud Police Department offers pedestrian safety tips

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 17 November 2010 00:00

  The St. Cloud Police Department is committed to the education and enforcement of pedestrian safety. One of the department’s goals is to avoid pedestrian injuries and fatalities within the community.   ...

• Saying farewell after 14 years on commission

  County News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 14:18

  

  Photos/Lt. Keith Parsons, Osceola County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Osceola County Commission Oct. 21 hosted a farewell party for Commissioner Ken Smith. Above, Smith greets friends with his former high school bas...

• Charity event ready to help 2,500 children

  County News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 14:13

  

  By Fallan PattersonStaff Writer Last year, when the first Christmas for the Kids event occurred, nearly 700 children in Osceola County were given presents.This year, after an outpouring of community support, both fina...

• Youngster killed by bus remembered at vigil

  County News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 14:06

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew SullivanAn out-of-service Lynx bus makes the same left turn that a similar bus made Nov. 4, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old boy and the injury of his 12-year-old brother. A m...

• Day set aside to recognize welding firm

  County News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 14:01

  

  News-Gazette Photos/Andrew SullivanShop foreman George McCain joins pieces of metal using an arc-welder at St. Cloud Welding & Fabrication. By Rick MadewellAssistant Editor In mid-October, the O...

• Welcome to Lake Runnymede Conservation Area

  County News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:55

  

  The county bought the Lake Runnymede Conservation Area in 2007 for $5.2 million. The community along the lake was originally called Wharton and was founded in 1885. This site was originally used for grazing cattle and ...

• Suspects arrested for Osceola armed robbery

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:46

  

  Hayward Parker The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested two St. Cloud and two Orlando residents for robbing victims at gunpoint behind Old Town on West U.S. Highwa...

• Woman arrested in cab driver robbery

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:43

  

  Stewart The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday arrested the woman who was wanted for robbing a taxicab driver at knifepoint Oct. 28. Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 25-year-old Dana Mo...

• Cell phone leads to grand theft arrest

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:32

  

  Hamilton Using one cell phone to call a missing cell phone led to the arrest of a Kissimmee man for grand theft.At approximately 2 a.m. on Nov. 7, Kissimmee Police Department officers responded to 10...

• 43 arrests, 210 citations in Zero Tolerance

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:23

  

  On Nov. 4-5, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office conducted Operation Zero Tolerance, which resulted in 43 arrests and 210 citations. Deputies from all areas of the agency, including aggressive driving,agriculture/marin...

• Teacher’s aide being charged with battery on a student

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:22

  

  A teacher’s aide at New Beginnings Education Center is being charged with battery to a student. ...

• News briefs for November 13, 2010

  County News

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:17

  

  Colón Colón amends ethics complaint Jose Colón, the no-party candidate for Osceola County Commission district 4 in the recent election, has filed an amended complaint with the Florida Commission ...

• Confusion reigns late in season

  Sports

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:13

  

  Rick PedoneSports Editor Confusion reigns as we embark upon the latter stages of the 2010 football season, beginning with those who soon must cast their Heisman Trophy ballots. ...

• Horns, Storm favored

  Sports

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 13:01

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Harmony forward Caitlin Beam (left) returns for her junior season as the Lady Longhorns defend the Orange Belt Conference championship. Veteran teams see playoff p...

• Lady Horns volleyball slips at regional again

  Sports

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 12:55

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Nia Frederick (14) and Robin Janney go up to block during Tuesday’s regional semifinal volleyball match at the Harmony gym against Ocala Vanguard. By Ken Jackson...

• Regional cross country meets today

  Sports

  Created: Friday, 12 November 2010 12:50

  

  By Rick PedoneSports Editor Cross country teams from three county schools and a potential individual state champion from a fourth compete today at regional meets. ...