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County unveils new park playground, pavillion

Words: 370 Sources: 2 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette Osceola County unveiled a new playground and pavilion at Babb Landing on Friday, as part of an ongoing project in Osceola County as the county continues to improve Shingle Creek Regional Park. "Shingle Creek Regional Park, like Osceola, continues to grow," said Michael Harford, County Commissioner.

Osceola County names employee of the year

Words: 297 Sources: 2 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette Darrel McStoots, a Mosquito Control supervisor working for Osceola County was recognized as the 2015 employee of the year on Monday. "What Darrel has done in the past year is worthy of much praise," said Brook Stearns, Osceola County Human Resources director.

FDOT funds $300,000 St. Cloud sidewalk project

Words: 292 Sources: 3 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette The city of St. Cloud announced that the Florida Department of Transportation funded $305,000 for sidewalk construction at the public meeting on Tuesday. "I think it's really good for the neighborhoods [and] it's really good for the area to be able to provide for the safety of pedestrians," said...

UCF students kick back at Universal Knights -

Words: 301 Sources: 4 More than 11,000 students take part in Universal Knights 2014 This past Sunday, excitement roared throughout Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure as UCF students united for Universal Knights. The event is hosted every year by Student Government Association. According to SGA's Facebook event page, Universal Knights is the most anticipated event of the year.

Osceola Fire Rescue, Red Cross install smoke alarms in Kissimmee

Words: 281 Sources: 2 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette On Saturday, Osceola County Fire Rescue teamed up with American Red Cross of Central Florida in its nationwide Home Fire Campaign in Kissimmee. The team went door to door raising fire safety awareness at the Aloha Mobile Home Park and nearby neighborhoods by installing smoke alarms and providing fire...

UCF Raises $53,000 at Relay for Life

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The Sounds of Strangers - Centric Magazine

Words: 511 Sources: 2 BY | JARRED PALUZZI Two musicians, playing instruments they didn't intend on learning, became the perfect duo after meeting through Facebook. These new friends connected on the Guitar Club at UCF Facebook page, when Francisco Guillen, 23, posted looking for a guitarist and music lover to collaborate with him.

Motorcycle club to host law enforcement ride

Words: 387 Sources: 2 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette The Blue Knights FLXXIX announced its fourth Annual Osceola Law Ride that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6. The Law Ride benefits families of Osceola law enforcement officers fallen in line of duty. Blue Knights is a fraternal International law enforcement motorcycle club, comprised exclusively of members who...

City of St. Cloud prepares for possible natural disaster situations

Words: 414 Sources: 2 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette City of St. Cloud Division of Emergency Management Manager Bill Johnston is reminding residents about the importance of preparing for possible natural disaster situations, such as tornadoes. "We want our residents to prepare for tornadoes starting now and into the spring months, just as they would prepare for hurricane...

Romani named St. Cloud employee of the year

Words: 301 Sources: 3 By Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette Jody Romani, a public service department construction inspector for the city of St. Cloud was selected for the 2015 Employee of the Year award. The city recognized his notable effort in helping save a man's life back in August. "Jody's actions are admirable.

Osceola County sees new 'Eyeglasses for Seniors' program

Words: 284 Sources: 2 Jarred Paluzzi For the News-Gazette The Osceola County Commission recently approved the new Eyeglasses for Seniors certificate program which will help those in need see better. This new eyeglasses program will help qualifying low-income seniors purchase a new pair of prescription glasses once every three years.

Mama Tay In The House

Mama Tay's daughters "throw what they know" in front of the Delta Delta Delta House Mama Tay supports her daughters during one of their intramural basketball games.

From Knight To King

Essele, who was a striker on UCF's soccer team in 2010, now plays as the only American on the roster for the second-divison Finnish football league.

Snapshots From Syria

Dania Fadhli traveled to the Syria-Turkey border last summer to help refugees, including many orphans and children who made a big impact on her life.

The Yeti Boyz - Centric Magazine

Chaz Fisher does a skateboard trick over Tavan Hanley outside the CFE Arena. (Photo by Jarred Paluzzi)

The Yeti Boyz - Centric Magazine

Chaz Fisher and Tavan Hanley pose outside of the CFE Arena. (Photo by Jarred Paluzzi)

UCF basketball player is inspired by brother with kidney failure

UCF sophomore basketball player Adonys Henriquez is shown with his brother, Anthony, who has battled kidney failure throughout his life. (Photo courtesy of Jarred Paluzzi)

A Hip Alternative (Photos)

(photo) 13-year-old Cassie has her hips X-rayed during a follow-up visit to the Whitney Hip & Orthopedic Institute. Cassie was born with hip dysplasia, which is often not detected until adolescence or young adulthood.

Two Homes, One Heart

Ariel Hoffman returns to UCF's main campus after almost a year of army service.

Breaking Waves

The Sounds of Strangers

Meet The Boyz

Who's Behind Your Radio?

UCF Raises $53,000 at Relay for Life

Twenty One Pilots At House Of Blues Orlando

Twenty One Pilots sold out show at the House of Blues Orlando with Echosmith and Finish Ticket on Oct. 8, 2015.

DTFW 2015: What Are They Eating And Drinking?

Downtown Food and Wine Festival 2015: What Are They Eating And Drinking?

U.S. Open Of Water Skiing 2015

It was such a beautiful day at the Nautique U.S. Open Of Water Skiing at Lake Ivanhoe! Check out the pictures of skiers and viewers here.