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  • Santa’s helpers all aglow at Kissimmee parade

    County News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 14:05
    A float for the Poinciana-based Dance Studio 5-6-7-8 winds its way through downtown Kissimmee Saturday during the annual Festival of Lights holiday parade. At right, a dancer with the troupe smiles for the crowds along Main Street....

  • Commission inks agreements with administrators

    County News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 14:04
    By Marvin G. CortnerEditor Osceola County commissioners Monday voted unanimously to ink agreements with George Nickerson Jr. as the interim county attorney and Scarlet Gibson as interim county auditor but did not deci...

  • 4-H volunteer honored

    County News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:52
    Submitted photoKaren Kirkendall, left, was recognized by the Osceola County Commission for being named to the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. Standing next to her is Karen Henry, 4-H Program coordinator. B...

  • News Briefs for December 16, 2010

    County News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:49
    Input needed on alligator hunting The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to know what Floridians think about providing more daylight-hunting hours to alligator hunters and the public can comment o...

  • Kissimmee police arrest man for multiple burglaries

    Police News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:46
    Dornblut An ex-employee of a Kissimmee resort was arrested and charged with numerous burglaries after he used a key card to steal items from rooms. ...

  • Kissimmee police warn of Internet secret shopper scam

    Police News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:43
    Kissimmee police detectives are warning the public of an Internet scam targeting individuals seeking employment. ...

  • Kissimmee police charge employee with grand theft

    Police News
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:41
    Puchales-Marcano An arrest warrant was issued for a Give Kids the World employee after she allegedly stole an iPhone from a guest, Kissimmee police reports said. ...

  • St. Cloud will challenge Horns

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:35
    News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Osceola High senior lifter Zanquina Ellison, being spotted by Coach Eric Pinellas, will attempt to win her second state championship. Harmony has won the last 3 OB...

  • Liberty dethrones Osceola as OBC wrestling champ

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:31
    News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Celebration’s Josh Douglas (bottom) and Osceola’s E.J. Jiminez get tangled during their 119-pound match Friday at the Kowboy Kup at the OHS gym. By Rick Pedone...

  • Kowboys collect first win in new gym vs. Liberty

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:26
    News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Osceola guard Nigel Daise (5) prepares to drive past Liberty defender Demetrius Taylor during the first boys basketball game at the new OHS gym Tuesday. By Rick Pe...

  • Osceola girls topple Sebring

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:24
    By Ken JacksonSports Writer Oh, the weather outside was frightful, but the gym was so delightful. Monday night marked the first basketball game in the new (and toasty) Osceola High School gym, as the OHS girls welcom...

  • CFAA Chargers Juniors the best in Mid-Florida

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:19
    Photo/Special to the News-Gazette The Central Florida Athletic Association Chargers Juniors won the Mid-Florida Conference Super Bowl over the Charles Park Rattlers, 12-7. The Central Florida Athlet...

  • Sports Briefs for December 16, 2010

    Sports
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:17
    Rec basketballThe city of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department extended registration for the Kissimmee Youth Basketball League through Jan. 5. ...

  • Thacker, Wall firings wrong

    Opinions
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:14
    The Dec. 6 Osceola County Commission decision to terminate County Attorney Jo Thacker and County Auditor Kathy Wall was not a good one for the county. Here are our reasons: ...

  • Letters to the Editor for December 16, 2010

    Opinions
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:11
    Nice job To the editor: For too many years, Osceola County schools had, at best, underperformed academically. Each year’s poor performance had any number of excuses and apologies attached to it. Those days are over...

  • Author to speak with Osceola students

    Around Osceola
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 00:00
    Santa is not the only person coming to Osceola County in December. So is author Marc Franco of Winter Garden. He has authored a new children’s novel, “The Kringle Chronicles: Catching Santa.” ...

  • Consider establishing a business retirement plan

    Around Osceola
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 00:00
    Robert RosenEdward Jones If you’re self-employed or you own a business, you’ve got a lot to think about: attracting new customers, maintaining cash flow, upgrading equipment and facilities – the list goes on and on. Yet, as busy as you are today, y...

  • Poinciana area high schools boost grades

    Around Osceola
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 00:00
    Lisa D’CatoPoinciana Writer The community of Poinciana can proudly say that in Osceola County the three area high schools have shown improvement in their letter grades. New Dimensions High School is now a top-notch A school. Liberty High School has gon...

  • Rotary Club of Kissimmee donates dictionaries to area elementary schools

    Around Osceola
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 00:00
    By Brian McBrideAssociate EditorMore than 2,000 bicycle helmets are going to be available to elementary school children in need of one through a community partnership. ...

  • Motor heads support Senior Santa program

    Around Osceola
    Created: Wednesday, 15 December 2010 00:00
    The Mid Florida Corvette Club has once again paid a visit to the Osceola Country Council on Aging, presenting a check for $3,500 for the Senior Santa Program (that equates to 120 seniors sponsored), along with support for pet food to accompany the Meals o...