Do you want your voice heard regarding the brand strategy for downtown Kissimmee? Two workshops being held right in the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency area will offer just that opportunity.The workshops, being held Tuesday, June 4 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Hart Memorial Library and…
Kickoff the summer with the City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department at a fun event Saturday evening!The first of the summer “Dive-In-Movie” series will kick off on June 1 with the movie “Trolls Band Together”. Held at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center, the free outside event is suitable for…
East Park Street between Lawrence Silas Boulevard and Brack Street on the northeast side of downtown Kissimmee will be closed as soon as Wednesday, June 5 for “an extended period of time” to allow for construction at the railroad crossing.The Florida Department of Transportation said the work will…
Politics in the Barn, the bi-annual gathering of local political candidates ahead of the 2024 elections, returns on July 24, held this year at the Osceola Heritage Park Event Center.Presented by the St. Cloud Greater Osceola County Chamber of Commerce, this event provides an opportunity from 5:30-8…
Man who set Salvation Army center on fire sentencedThe man who admitted to burning down the Salvation Army’s assistance center near downtown to Kissimmee police pled no contest to arson and burglary charges in court Thursday.Cordearo Lee Mable, 37, was sentenced to seven years in prison, with…
The new Beach Toy Library continues to grow in popularity after a month of its installment at the beach at St. Cloud Lakefront Park.Local resident and architectural detailer Jacqueline Cruz said she got the inspiration from her 6-year-old son, Lennon, and Lt. David Miller’s Fire PALS boxes, which…
At this weekend’s 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo, “The Tradition Rides On,” as this year’s tagline says.And, the anniversary celebration goes on, as the Silver Spurs Riding Club has been celebrating its 80th anniversary all year, going back to the first rodeo held in 1944.This weekend’s rodeo, held…
At the Kissimmee City Commission’s May 7 meeting, Commissioner Angela Eady presented her proposal of offering city help for homeowners to convert their garages into rentable studio apartments to create more affordable housing.In the two weeks since, the idea has grown in popularity.“Like I said two…
Solemn ceremonies took place across Osceola County over the weekend into Monday to observe Memorial Day 2024.Starting Saturday, the Veterans Club of Celebration hosted a Flag ceremony at Founders’ Park, with over 150 attending. Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Salvatore Negro and Osceola…
All saying that it was time for incumbent Sheriff Marcos Lopez to be ousted, four of seven candidates running for Osceola County Sheriff this year gathered at a forum at the Hart Memorial Library in Kissimmee last week.Candidates Donnie Martinez, Angel R. Rojas, Amaryllis Rivera, and former Sheriff…
Last week at Osceola County School for the Arts and Osceola Heritage Park, thousands of School District of Osceola County high school graduates walked across the stage and grasped their diplomas, validating 13 years of hard work, sacrifices and accomplishments. It was truly their day. Thousands of…
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East Park Street between Lawrence Silas Boulevard and Brack Street on the northeast side of…
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Politics in the Barn, the bi-annual gathering of local political candidates ahead of the 2024…
Terry Lloyd
Solemn ceremonies took place across Osceola County over the weekend into Monday to observe Memorial…
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Do you want your voice heard regarding the brand strategy for downtown Kissimmee? Two workshops being held right in the Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency area will offer just that opportunity.
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Man who set Salvation Army center on fire sentencedThe man who admitted to burning down the Salvation Army’s assistance center near downtown to Kissimmee…
Emely Albelo
The new Beach Toy Library continues to grow in popularity after a month of its installment at the beach at St. Cloud Lakefront Park.Local resident and…
Ken Jackson
At this weekend’s 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo, “The Tradition Rides On,” as this year’s tagline says.And, the anniversary celebration goes on, as the Silver Spurs…
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J. Daniel Pearson
In a season where several players had their moments of greatness, Osceola’s Luke McCrimon is the selection for the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Player…
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By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteThe Columbus Crew traveled to Orlando a week ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup match and secured a crucial victory…
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The spring football games for Osceola and Poinciana Thursday night brought an end to the 2023-24 seasons, as graduations go on a couple miles away at the…
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The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department has announced a number of programs for the summer season. The first of the summer “Dive-In-Movie”…
Lisa Goldmacher
Oral History: Japanese-American Internment will be presented Thursday, May 30 (today) at 10 a.m. at the St. Cloud Library, 810 13th St. Listen to personal…
Lisa Concepcion
Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious meals at no cost to children ages 18 and under while school is out for the summer.Sites in the Poinciana area are: …
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