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  • A Kenny Christmas

    Osceola News-Gazette – Fri Dec 4, 12:41 pm ET  

    Above, singer Kenny Rogers performs Monday at the Silver Spurs Arena in front of an estimated 2,000 fans. The concert, which included Rogers' hits in the first half and traditional Christmas songs after the intermission, also featured Osceola County students as backup singers. Full Story »

  • Seeds planted for community garden in Kissimmee

    Osceola News-Gazette – Fri Dec 4, 12:41 pm ET  

    Preliminary negotiations began this week to turn an acre and a half of land in the Kissimmee downtown into an organic community garden, where residents could plant their own vegetables and herbs. Full Story »

  • Wheeler ordered to remove banners

    Osceola News-Gazette – Fri Dec 4, 12:41 pm ET  

    Two banners paid for by Osceola County School Board member Jay Wheeler’s campaign fund and placed around area schools were ordered to be taken down this week by school officials, who said the signs were a violation of the board’s rules. Full Story »

  • Digital Science Fair Thursday

    Osceola News-Gazette – Fri Dec 4, 12:26 pm ET  

    Denn John Middle School will be hosting a Digital Science Fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. The school is at 2001 Denn John Lane. Full Story »

  • Ice rink ‘still a go’ for downtown event

    Osceola News-Gazette – Fri Dec 4, 12:26 pm ET  

    Though there are still obstacles to overcome, organizers said that the idea of building a temporary ice skating rink in downtown Kissimmee in time for the holiday season still is alive and well. Full Story »

  • Mayor Hart to host jobs forum

    Osceola News-Gazette – Fri Dec 4, 12:26 pm ET  

    St. Cloud Mayor Donna Hart will be hosting a forum Thursday to gather ideas about what the federal government can do to create jobs, as part of a national effort recently prompted by White House officials. Full Story »

  • High school renovations on schedule

    Osceola News-Gazette – Wed Dec 2, 11:56 am ET  

    By Jessica Solis Staff Writer Renovations of two of Osceola County’s oldest schools are on schedule and within budget, officials involved with the project said, giving way for new building and demolition phases expected to continue this month. Full Story »

  • Victim shot in attempted pot buy; 4 charged in killing

    Osceola News-Gazette – Wed Dec 2, 11:41 am ET  

    Four Kissimmee residents were charged Sunday with the shooting death of a 17-year-old, who they reportedly lured to a west Kissimmee address with the intention of robbing him instead of selling him an ounce of marijuana. Full Story »

  • St. Cloud roads closed for city parade

    Osceola News-Gazette – Wed Dec 2, 11:41 am ET  

    The annual tradition of the city of St. Cloud tree lighting, parade, and craft festival festivities is scheduled for Friday through Sunday and the public is reminded that portions of downtown St. Cloud will be closed to vehicular traffic during these three days. Full Story »

  • Campaign spending cap falters

    Osceola News-Gazette – Tue Dec 1, 5:41 pm ET  

    By Juliana A. Torres Staff Writer A proposal to limit the amount Kissimmee city candidates can raise during their election campaign was almost unanimously rejected by commissioners Tuesday after the city attorney said it would be unconstitutional. Full Story »

  • State special session for 'rail transit policy' starts Thursday

    Osceola News-Gazette – Tue Dec 1, 5:41 pm ET  

    Florida lawmakers will gather in Tallahassee Thursday for a special session to determine the future of Central Florida’s SunRail, as well as other high-speed rail projects throughout the state. Full Story »

  • Osceola County continues swine flu vaccine clinics

    Osceola News-Gazette – Mon Nov 30, 2:41 pm ET  

    The Osceola County Health Department will continue administering doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine this week, health department officials announced Monday, Nov. 30. Full Story »

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