Filter  MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Year20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013 5101520253050100All Filter

• Report tracks election reform 10 years after Bush v. Gore

  County News

  Created: Thursday, 31 March 2011 13:40

  

  Tallahassee, FL — In a new report, the Collins Center for Public Policy examines the state of election reform in Florida a decade after a bipartisan task force called for substantial changes. ...

• Calling Justin Bieber fans — here's the scoop on the Blu-ray /DVD release of Never Say Never

  Entertainment

  Created: Thursday, 31 March 2011 09:28

  The story of the  small town boy who became a pop phenomenon through sheer talent and determination takes the stage when the feature film JUSTIN BIEBER: Never Say Never debuts on Blu-ray/DVD Combo and DVD Friday, May 13, from Paramount Home Entertain...

• Columbus' ships rediscover America — Nina and Pinta to land in Florida April 29

  Entertainment

  Created: Thursday, 31 March 2011 09:10

  Two of the most famous ships in history, the Pinta and the Nina, will soon be docking off of Florida's coast.. ...

• County to consider restricting pill mills

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:57

  

  Hansell By Marvin G. CortnerEditor Osceola County soon could follow in the footsteps of other Florida municipalities by imposing a moratorium on the licensing of new pain management clinics, commonl...

• Walmart Market coming to West Vine Street in Kissimmee

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:53

  

  Photo/WalmartThe new Walmart Market is expected to open in the fall on West Vine Street in Kissimmee. The store, much smaller than the standard Walmart Super Center, will have a cafe, like the one shown here....

• News briefs for March 31, 2011

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:42

  

  Osceola County jobless rate drops Osceola County’s jobless rate fell a full percentage point in February to 11.9 percent, according to the latest report released Friday by the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation...

• Arrested for impersonating officer

  Police News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:36

  

  Florida State Patrol troopers Monday afternoon arrested 25-year-old James Mark Stewart Jr., of Orlando, for impersonating a police officer. ...

• Arrested for lewd and lascivious molestation

  Police News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:32

  

  Wood A carnival worker working at the Fiesta Folklorica Puertoriqueno event in Kissimmee on March 26 was arrested by Kissimmee police for lewd and lascivious molestation. ...

• Critically injured in crash

  Police News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:31

  

  Forty-two-year-old Mark Taliento, of Kissimmee, was critically injured at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday in a one-vehicle crash on Dr. Phillips Boulevard at Conroy Windermere Road in Orlando. ...

• Prep softball powers visit

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:21

  

  OHS third baseman Alexa Ballard (Miami-Dade) is one of many this weekend. Three state champions in 38-team tournament field By Rick PedoneSports EditorThe 19th annual Kissimmee Klassic softball tour...

• Horns top OHS in flag football

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:18

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Harmony quarterback Kaylee Horn splits Osceola defenders Gabriella Goeins (7) and Iyanna Pryce (20) during Harmony’s 12-0 flag football win over the Lady Kowboys Tuesday ...

• Osceola, Gateway in water polo test

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:12

  

  News-Gazette Photo/Andrew Sullivan Gateway’s Melissa Morgan (4) shoots on goal during last year’s OHS-Gateway water polo match. Defending are Osceola’s Jenna Adams and Amber Hammock (10). Ric...

• Homer powers LHS in 4-3 win

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:08

  

  Liberty earned its first-ever regular-season win over Osceola Tuesday with a 4-3 District 6A-5 victory. ...

• Sports briefs for March 31, 2011

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:05

  Harmony physicals Harmony High will hold its annual Physical Day April 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the gym. The fee is $10. For more information call 407-933-9900 or email Harmony trainer Craig Carnell at carnellc@osceola.k12.fl.us. ...

• Kudos for moving forward

  Opinions

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 11:43

  

  Kudos to the local officials who helped facilitate the Florida Technical College expanding its operations by opening a new campus in Kissimmee, on West Vine Street. ...

• Letters to the editor for March 31, 2011

  Opinions

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 11:39

  

  Thanking firefighters To the editor: We rely on our firefighters to protect life and property on a daily basis, and even more now during these continued drought condition. I would like to take a moment to thank our f...

• Grego forced out 7 weeks early

  County News

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 05:40

  

  Horn By Fallan PattersonStaff Writer The Osceola County School Board Tuesday voted 3-2 to remove Superintendent Michael A. Grego seven weeks before his resignation date of May 31, while paying him $...

• Healthy Kids Day is scheduled for April 16

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 00:00

  Lisa D’CatoPoinciana WriterAs mentioned previously in this column, the fifth annual expo will be held along with the Poinciana Y’s Healthy Kids Day. ...

• Police rewarding good kids with 7-Eleven Slurpees

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 00:00

  The Kissimmee Police Department is offering children an opportunity to be cool.Through Operation Chill, officers will “ticket” youngsters with Slurpee coupons when they observe them being safe, deterring crime or doing a good deed. ...

• History comes to life for CRA

  Around Osceola

  Created: Wednesday, 30 March 2011 00:00

  Above, the first floor of the restored Bryan Street House in downtown Kissimmee is not only the new home of the Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency, but is a museum staged with items dating back to the early 1900s. ...