Archive for June 2009
Disney World, Poinciana, Isleworth Real Estate Broker dies at age 88
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 25, 2009
Nelson Boice left his footprint on Central Florida when, in the mid-1960s, his real-estate brokerage assembled the 27,000 acres that became Walt Disney World.
As co-founder of Florida Ranch Lands, Boice acted as the middleman between landowners and Disney. With his partner, Craig Linton Sr., he also helped orchestrate some of the region’s largest residential developments, [...]
Poinciana Announces Independence Day Ceremonies
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 25, 2009
Veterans to be Honored – Vietnam Moving Wall Exhibited
(Poinciana, Fl, June 23, 2009)
The Poinciana veterans, as well as those currently serving in uniform, will be recognized during the sixth annual Fourth of July celebration, announced by the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) in collaboration of the Veterans Club of Solivita.
“Ceremonies commence at 11:00 [...]
Some Polk EMS zones may have hours cut
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 24, 2009
BARTOW – While waiting for a decision to be made about the possible consolidation of fire services and emergency medical services, Polk County paramedics and emergency medical technicians learned of yet another cost-saving measure under consideration for their department.
During two separate EMS staff meetings last week, employees were told that one possibility for increasing efficiencies [...]
John Young Parkway Lane Switch
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 19, 2009
Osceola County, Florida – As part of the ongoing road reconstruction project on John Young Parkway at Osceola Parkway, traffic lanes will be shifted to the west on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Electronic message boards will be in place to direct traffic onto the new lanes. Motorists are urged to use caution when [...]
Man Arrested For Dumping Raw Human Waste
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 18, 2009
For those of you who are covering the arrest of Claude Holmes, Jr., and have asked if the victim whose remains were discovered at Oakland cemetery was interned at Oakland, it has just been brought to my attention he was not. The victim was interned at a Cemetery in Lake Wales – I don’t [...]
Suspect Arrested for Car Burglary and Grand Theft
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 18, 2009
Suspect Arrested for Car Burglary and Grand Theft
Osceola County – On June 15, Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gerald Zellers after he stole and sold his neighbor’s laptop computer. The investigation began when the victim reported his car was broken into while parked in his driveway at 712 Lucaya Drive in Poinciana. Deputies were able [...]
Deputies Arrest Registered Felon for Bank of America Robbery
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 18, 2009
Deputies Arrest Registered Felon for Bank of America Robbery
Osceola County – At approximately 2:19 p.m. this afternoon, Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the suspect who robbed the Bank of America earlier this morning. Deputies received information from Crimeline after news agencies aired the story. Kenyada Jacobs was arrested without incident at his residence located at [...]
Click It or Ticket Campaign Results in 634 Citations
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 5, 2009
Osceola County -The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has concluded the “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign that was held May 18-31, 2009. The results are as follows:
Safety Belt Citations 162
Speeding Citations 453
Child Safety Seat Citations 19
Felony Arrests 193
DUI Arrests 18
Drug Arrests 140
Other Arrests 414
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office aggressively enforced the state’s occupant protection [...]
Detectives Looking for Grand Theft and Fraud Suspects
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 2, 2009
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Osceola County -Osceola County Sheriff’s detectives need the public’s help in identifying two fraud and grand theft suspects. On May 27 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Bank of America located at 3305 S. Orange Blossom Trail. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim who indicated that several hours before, she [...]
Burn Ban Lifted in Osceola County
Posted by: Lilsis on: June 2, 2009
Osceola County, Florida – In light of recent rain fall amounts in Osceola County, County Commissioners lifted the burn ban this week that has been in effect for several months.
According to Osceola County Fire Chief Richard Collins, residents should continue to practice caution when burning, and obtain permits where necessary. Residents should also be [...]
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