Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened 90 percent of its retail stores and all Donation Xpress Centers across a six-county region.
By the end of May, the nonprofit will have rehired approximately 800 of the 1,000 employees who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Goodwill’s…
Monday, May 25, 2020
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced and officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urged Puerto Rico’s healthcare sector to act on a vital opportunity to receive much-needed available federal funding to continue fighting the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
The…
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Gatorland has opened its doors after presenting its safety operational plan to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and receiving support from the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.
Gatorland’s plan was carefully reviewed by Mayor Demings, who then endorsed Gatorland’s request to re-open…
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Marjorie Craig, former deputy public services director/ city engineer for Dania Beach, Florida, has been hired as the environmental utilities department director for the city of St. Cloud.
Craig began working for the city on May 4, and follows Brian Wheeler who had been serving as the city’s…
Friday, May 22, 2020
Courtesy of Local 10 News:
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday morning in Jacksonville, at which time he announced that effective immediately, he is lifting restrictions on all youth activities, including summer camps and organized sports.
However, he said mayors and other local…
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Gather your family heirlooms and bring them to Osceola History’s second annual Antiques and Appraisal Fair on June 27, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum. Appraisal fair tickets are $10 for one appraised item, $15 for two items, or $20 for three…
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Deputies arrested a man on Tuesday after he shot at another vehicle in Poinciana during a road rage incident.
Brian D. Nixon, 25, was charged with shooting into an occupied conveyance, aggravated assault and discharging a firearm in public.
At 6:58 p.m., the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office…
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Out with the old, in with the new.
New deworming methods that is. In the past horse owners would deworm their horses every four to eight weeks to treat for intestinal parasites, but that is an outdated and incorrect method for treating intestinal parasites. By rotating dewormers every four to…
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
To boost consumer confidence amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, the Osceola Back 2 Work Taskforce launched the “We’ve Opened Safely” campaign on Wednesday, May 20.
Because public and employee safety is of utmost importance under Phase 1 of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step…
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Betty Beatty was called home to our Lord on Wednesday May 6th 2020.
Born March 29th 1935 in Nashville TN. She married George R. Beatty in 1986 and raised their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and cats together for 33 years.
She leaves behind her husband George R. Beatty of St. Cloud,…
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Monday, May 25, 2020
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced and officials from the U.S. Department of Health and…
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Sunday, May 24, 2020
Gatorland has opened its doors after presenting its safety operational plan to Orange County Mayor…
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
Marjorie Craig, former deputy public services director/ city engineer for Dania Beach, Florida, has…
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Monday, May 25, 2020
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened 90 percent of its retail stores and all Donation Xpress Centers across a six-county region.
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Saturday, May 16, 2020
On Saturday at midnight, the Kissimmee Police Department received 911 calls in reference to hearing gunshots.
When police arrived on scene, 22-year-old…
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Friday, May 15, 2020
Osceola County has partnered with Osceola REDI (Recovery from Emergency Disaster Initiative), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a…
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The Overstreet Landing Boat Ramp on Lake Kissimmee at 4500 Joe Overstreet Road will close to boat launching activities starting Monday May 18, through Friday…
Sports
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
For the first time ever, two well deserving Osceola coaches are sharing the title of M. Dean Cherry Memorial Coach of the Year: Kathrin Pennanen, softball…
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Monday, April 27, 2020
By Taylor Sharpe, For the News-Gazette:
Graduation is an accomplishment itself, but one University of Central Florida senior is getting more than a degree as…
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The ECHL and Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) have announced the development of a relief fund to assist ECHL players and their families…
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Out with the old, in with the new.
New deworming methods that is. In the past horse owners would deworm their horses every four to eight weeks to treat for…
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
If you live in an area where tornadoes or hurricanes happen, you already know how important it is to prep early.
With little to no notice, these severe…
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
First it was toilet paper, then hair dye, now mushrooms. Mushroom sales have gone up while people are staying at home and cooking more. Healthy and flavorful,…
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