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Southern New Hampshire University, which offers nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs online and on its Manchester, N.H. campus, announced its honor lists.

Southern New Hampshire University, which offers nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs online and on its Manchester, N.H. campus, announced its honor lists.

College honors for local scholars

This list of achievements by Osceola County college students from institutions out of the area also includes a National Guard honor, as reported by Merit Pages News.Richard Tavarez from St.
The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and Osceola News-Gazette partner each year to bring awareness to the topic of human trafficking. PHOTO/TONI ROWAN

The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and Osceola News-Gazette partner each year to bring awareness to the topic of human trafficking. PHOTO/TONI ROWAN

Women2Women Connection -- Human Trafficking Awareness

The St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and Osceola News-Gazette partner each year to bring awareness to the topic of human trafficking. This year, we partnered with One More Child for a 'lunch and learn' to continue in our efforts to keep our community aware and empowered to see the signs.
Hector Manuel Martinez-Figueroa, 28, of Kissimmee, was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder, home invasion with a firearm, kidnapping, and aggravated assault with a weapon with intent to commit a felony. MUGSHOT/OSCEOLA CORRECTIONS

Hector Manuel Martinez-Figueroa, 28, of Kissimmee, was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder, home invasion with a firearm, kidnapping, and aggravated assault with a weapon with intent to commit a felony. MUGSHOT/OSCEOLA CORRECTIONS

Second suspect in pizza delivery tip attack arrested

Police have arrested the alleged accomplice of a pizza delivery driver charged in connection with the December stabbing of a pregnant customer over a tip dispute.
Three $1,200 scholarships are being offered to college students across the state through the Florida Supervisors of Elections office.

Three $1,200 scholarships are being offered to college students across the state through the Florida Supervisors of Elections office.

Florida Supervisors of Elections Association scholarship

The Osceola County Supervisor of Elections, in conjunction with the Florida Supervisors of Elections Association, has announced a scholarship opportunity aimed at supporting the next leadership generation. Three $1,200 scholarships are being offered to college students across the state.
The first 16 couples to register will be able to say “I do” during the cherished annual group wedding ceremony and reception on Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Historic Courtroom of the Osceola County Historic Courthouse, the oldest active courthouse in Florida. CLERK'S OFFICE

The first 16 couples to register will be able to say “I do” during the cherished annual group wedding ceremony and reception on Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Historic Courtroom of the Osceola County Historic Courthouse, the oldest active courthouse in Florida. CLERK'S OFFICE

NEWS BRIEFS -- Wanna get married on Valentine's Day?; OCSA back to Essentially Ellington, and more

Flowers and chocolate for Valentine’s Day not enough? Then get married!Register now for the Osceola County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office annual Valentine’s Day wedding celebrations.
Touts ‘unwavering commitment to justice, accountability and equity’

Touts ‘unwavering commitment to justice, accountability and equity’

State Attorney Worrell returns to office

On Jan. 7, State Attorney Monique H. Worrell took the oath of office and returned to office as chief prosecutor for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.In August 2023, Worrell was removed from office by Gov.
In an order he issued about this week’s winter storm, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday referred to an “area of low pressure moving across the Gulf of America,” falling in line with President Donald Trump's executive order changing the body of water's name.

In an order he issued about this week’s winter storm, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday referred to an “area of low pressure moving across the Gulf of America,” falling in line with President Donald Trump's executive order changing the body of water's name.

'Gulf of Mexico' flows through state laws

News Service of Florida — After President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf America, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis jumped on the idea.