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• James Boone one of newest Rams

  Sports

  Created: Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:49

  By Rick Pedone Sports EditorThere was a time not so long ago that James Boone thought he might reach fame as an NBA sharpshooter.Instead, Boone concentrated on football, and after four seasons under Coach Mark Jackson at St. Cloud High, that proved to be ...

• Boys hoops districts next week

  Sports

  Created: Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:48

  By Rick Pedone Sports Editor It’s fitting that former OHS All-American Frank Ford visited the Osceola High gym Tuesday to see his No. 40  retired because the Kowboys are playing a brand of basketball that reminds fans a little of Ford’s u...

• Celebration survives for 2-1 soccer win

  Sports

  Created: Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:46

  By Ken Jackson Sports Writer The scoreboard showed Celebration’s 2-1 win at the end of Thursday’s Region 2 boys soccer quarterfinal. But Gainesville Eastside didn’t lose — they were voted off the island. ...

• Man wanted for aggravated assault

  Police News

  Created: Friday, 05 February 2010 07:05

  Kissimmee police detectives are looking for a man who pointed a handgun at a victim in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts at 1608  N. Main St. in Kissimmee last month. The aggravated assault happened on Jan. 18 at 1 a.m., police said. After point...

• 192 advisory group has new focus

  County News

  Created: Friday, 05 February 2010 05:22

  By Brian McBride Associate Editor The Osceola County Commission adopted a resolution Monday to create a new advisory committee that will be responsible for helping to form a plan to enhance the aesthetics and business viability of areas along U.S. Hi...

• KPD goes undercover; makes point on ID theft

  Around Osceola

  Created: Friday, 05 February 2010 05:18

   Kissimmee Police Department Detectives Rafael Sanchez, center, and Racquel Lopez, right, try to convince Greg Traynor, left, a tourist and Elvis impersonator from Ireland, to audition for a commercial and subsequently give them his personal identifi...

• 'A big, big honor'

  Around Osceola

  Created: Friday, 05 February 2010 05:15

  Julie Bowerman, a martial arts instructor for the city of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department, adjusts the gi and belt of 4-year-old student and Kissimmee resident Bo Brightman. Bowerman was recently recognized by the Southeast Martial Arts Associat...

• City retreat: Focus on the long term

  Around Osceola

  Created: Friday, 05 February 2010 05:11

  By Juliana A. Torres Staff Writer Kissimmee commissioners agreed at an annual retreat last week that the ongoing recession would not dissuade them from pursuing their long-term vision for the city, including advancing Vine Street and Lakefront Park i...

• Cold snap possibly helped native fish

  County News

  Created: Friday, 05 February 2010 05:07

  January’s cold snap killed several species of fish in Lake Tohopekaliga, including one commonly called armored catfish.By Rick MadewellAssistant Editor Dead fish … everywhere. That’s how many people are describing the deluge of fish ca...

• You can't stay too long at the fair

  Entertainment

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 09:49

  By Peter CovinoEntertainment EditorNext week at this time, there is a good chance you will be getting more than your fill of candy apples, hot dogs and funnel cake.And that is just the eating part of 10 days of fun at the Osceola County Fair. ...

• Are these hangars haunted? — Paranormal "fun" at aviation attraction

  Entertainment

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 09:40

  By Peter CovinoEntertainment EditorFrom voices in the night to apparent ghostly visitors, Fantasy of Flight has had more than its share of unexplained phenomena since the aviation attraction opened some 15 years ago....

• Avatar, your days are numbered — When will the magical box office run end?

  Entertainment

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 09:26

  By Peter CovinoEntertainment Editor Avatar — your days are numbered.It is just a matter of time now before the No. 1 box office movie of all-time (it has also been the  No. 1 movie for seven consecutive weeks) comes down from its lofty perch.&n...

• Keep your eyes on the birdies

  Community

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:17

  Join the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 12-15Bird watchers coast to coast are invited to take part in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday, Feb. 12, through Monday, Feb. 15....

• Library has plans for month of February

  Community

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:14

  Send e-mail in care of the News-Gazette to: news@osceolanews gazette.com.Poinciana By: Lisa D’CatoRead a good book lately? Take advantage of the vast variety of books at the Poinciana Branch Library....

• Parkway Middle offers meetings on international studies curriculum

  Community

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:12

  Parkway Middle School will offer an International Studies curriculum as one option in the 2010-11 school year. ...

• No early release with FCAT testing

  Community

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:12

  The Osceola County School District is planning ahead for the upcoming spring administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) by allowing students to have a full day of school on the first testing Wednesday, which is usually an early-rel...

• Kohl’s accepting nominations for scholarship program

  Community

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:11

  Kohl’s is accepting nominations next week for the 2010 Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted until March 15 at kohlskids.com, and nominators must be 21 years or older....

• Sanchez a Pitsco Project winner

  Community

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:10

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• Good interest in Poinciana

  Opinions

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:02

  It was good to see so many Poinciana residents turn out for a town hall meeting last week with Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington. And it’s good to see commissioners holding such meetings. ...

• Letters to the Editor for February 4, 2010

  Opinions

  Created: Thursday, 04 February 2010 02:02

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