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• SEC: Broker mismanaged city funds

  County News

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 03:45

  By Juliana A. Torres Staff Writer The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Houston broker with violating anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities law while investing funds on behalf of the city of Kissimmee and the Toho Water Autho...

• Great Florida ShootOut at OHP

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 03:42

  Above, Osceola High School sophomore Michael Sanchez battles for a loose ball against T.W. Andrews High School last Saturday night at the Great Florida ShootOut.At left, Johnson Decembre (32) for the Osceola Kowboys, takes the opening tip-off against opp...

• City saw growth, flooding and neighborhood controversy

  Around Osceola

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 03:41

  Kissimmee 2009 Review By Juliana A. TorresStaff Writer The year 2009 marked several key steps in the development and growth of Kissimmee, as well as its share of growing pains and struggles within the recession. ...

• District grade improves; graduation rate up

  County News

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 03:37

  School District 2009 Review By Jessica SolisStaff Writer Amid a year that saw schools around the state face budget shortfalls, the Osceola County School District caught up to the state’s averages in academic achievement and made strides in trying t...

• Man arrested for sexual text messages, trying to meet 13-year-old

  Police News

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 03:17

  A 21-year-old Orlando man was arrested after he reportedly sent sexual text messages to a 13-year-old girl and tried to meet with her.The mother of the victim told Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies she found text messages on her daughter's ...

• Unidentified woman found unconscious

  Police News

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 03:14

  -- Authorities have identifed the woman. -- Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who was found unconscious Wednesday in the area of Funie Steed Road....

• Remember: Designated driver

  Opinions

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:54

  The end of the year is here. And you know what that means? Booze. ...

• Where the preaching against homosexuality goes too far

  Opinions

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:53

  Mary SanchezTribune Media ServicesMega-minister Rick Warren has become a reluctant actor in the most instructive morality play of his highly televised ministry....

• All-County Girls Golf

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:52

  Ana Ballantine peaked for conference, district eventsBy Ken Jackson Sports Writer Golf’s a family affair for Ana Ballantine — all the time. At home, she competes with her parents and older brother for “family championships” at Kiss...

• Kowboys put on a show at ShootOut

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:51

  By Rick Pedone Sports Editor One day after recording its most impressive victory in years at the Great Florida ShootOut at the Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola came up one point short of a berth in the championship game. ...

• Eagles run into ShootOut trouble

  Sports

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:49

  By Rick Pedone Sports Editor The Great Florida ShootOut began in promising fashion for Poinciana Saturday when the Eagles battled eventual semifinalist St. Francis DeSales, from Ohio, to a near draw through the first half before losing, 75-61. ...

• Officials meet on road-building plan

  County News

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:48

  The Osceola County Commission hosted a meeting with representatives from Metroplan Orlando and the Florida Department of Transportation. By Jessica Solis Staff WriterFlorida transportation officials said this week they’ll have their eyes set on Osce...

• Centennial, election changes and budget worries in St. Cloud

  Around Osceola

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:47

  St. Cloud 2009 Review By Juliana A. Torres Staff WriterSt. Cloud’s 100th year had its ups and downs as the city grappled with a recession and corresponding budget cuts, but it also acquired two new facilities for its services and celebrated its adve...

• St. Cloud 2009 Review

  Around Osceola

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:47

  Centennial, election changes and budget worriesBy Juliana A. Torres Staff Writer St. Cloud’s 100th year had its ups and downs as the city grappled with a recession and corresponding budget cuts, but it also acquired two new facilities for its servic...

• City staff helped St. Cloud food pantry

  Around Osceola

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:45

  City of St. Cloud employees donated their free time, personal items, non-perishable food and cash to assist the community during this holiday season. The city sponsored a rummage sale and car wash fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 12, at the CenterState Bank park...

• Swine flu, budget woes and layoffs in 2009

  County News

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:44

  County 2009 in ReviewBy Jessica SolisStaff Writer With 2009 officially in the books, we take a look back at what made headlines in Osceola County in the last year of the decade.A recession that began in 2008 deepened in 2009. For the county, it was the ye...

• The play’s the thing in 2010 — Upcoming shows include A Chorus Line and To Kill a Mockingbird

  Entertainment

  Created: Thursday, 31 December 2009 02:43

  By Peter CovinoEntertainment EditorStart the new year by seeing a play or musical.Central Florida has several theater and repertory companies that perform classic tales and musicals as well as original productions....

• OHS wins thriller for 3rd place

  Sports

  Created: Wednesday, 30 December 2009 17:20

  By Rick PedoneSports EditorOsceola High completed its most successful Great Florida ShootOut basketball tournament in 12 years Wednesday with a stunning 49-46 victory over St. Francis DeSales High from Columbus, Ohio....

• Sherlock Holmes gets a 21st century facelift

  Entertainment

  Created: Wednesday, 30 December 2009 08:49

  By Peter CovinoEntertainment Editor It was a Tuesday morning in Kissimmee, the big crowds of the weekend had evaporated at least and it was an excellent time to take in Sherlock Holmes, which I missed when it was screened for the press a few weeks ago.&nb...

• OHS falls, 65-64, at ShootOut

  Sports

  Created: Tuesday, 29 December 2009 15:45

  By Rick PedoneSports EditorOrlando Oak Ridge scored the winning basket with 8 seconds left in a 65-64 win over Osceola High at the Great Florida ShootOut Tuesday (Dec. 29) at the Silver Spurs Arena....