Kissimmee, Fla. (September 22, 2009) – Kissimmee police detectives are looking for a suspect who broke into the Super Test Store located at 1822 North Main Street in Kissimmee.

On September 17, 2009 at approximately 12:00 a.m., Kissimmee police officers responded to the Super Test Store located at 1822 North Main Street in Kissimmee in reference to an alarm. Upon arrival officers noticed the glass window pane of the front door of the business had been smashed. The suspect had used a brick to smash the door and gain entry into the building.

The suspect took cigars, beer and cigarettes from the location. No one was injured during the incident. The incident took place between 11:45 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on September 16, 2009.

Detectives have obtained the above video surveillance of the suspect. From the video, the officers have been able to determine the suspect has 3 tattoos. The tattoo on his left shoulder is similar to a UnderArmor logo, which is two half circles joined in the middle of the arch forming almost and “x” formation. The other two tattoos were unidentifiable but appeared to be 2” to 3” in size. One on his inner and one on the outer left forearm.

Anyone with information on this suspect or the crime is asked to contact the Kissimmee police department’s Property Crimes Division at 407-846-3333 or by email at seeitsayit@kissimmee.org or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477).

Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee police detectives are looking for a man who attempted to abduct three female juveniles this evening.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on September 20, 2009 an older Hispanic or possibly Indian male attempted to lure 3 juvenile females into his van from the Cypress Reserve subdivision. He called to the girls to come to his van that he wanted to show them something.

The girls fled the area.

The man is described as older and is possibly balding on top with hair on the sides of his head and possibly has blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt. He was driving a tan minivan with dark tinted windows.

If anyone knows anything about this suspect or the crime they are asked to call the Kissimmee Police Department’s Major Crimes Division at 407-846-3333 or contact them by email at seeitsayit@kissimmee.org or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

It has been 8 years since the attack and we have not forgotten.

We shall never forget the images of planes flying into the World Trade Center.

We shall never forget those heroes who died in a Pennsylvania field.

We shall never forget the smoke rising from the Pentagon.

We shall never forget the courage and compassion of men and women racing into burning buildings to save the innocent.

War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
- John Stuart Mill

The Cactus Cuties singing our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.

Please remember those that lost their lives, their families, their friends and their co-workers on this day 8 years ago and on each day since.

The Whitehouse has released the content of the speech that is to be given to students (grades K through 12) by President Barack Obama on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 and broadcast to school systems nationwide from Arlington, Virgina.

The Osceola County School System had previously stated that they will not show the broadcast live in the classroom, and instead will tape the broadcast for possible future use. It is now their position that the teachers will decide whether or not to broadcast the speech live, or broadcast a taped version later.

In Osceola County, teachers and administrators will assess the best use of the Presidential Address to support the curriculum and student learning. Teachers have the option of showing the message live via the television on Tuesday or using a taped copy to show for a future lesson as it ties to the curriculum. Our goal is to provide a meaningful extension of our lessons so that it enhances student learning. If parents have concerns or questions regarding the viewing of the Address by their child, they should contact their school principal.

Parents are encouraged to contact the school principal with any concerns or questions regarding the President’s address.

Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
Back to School Event

Arlington, Virginia
September 8, 2009

The President:

Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I’m glad you all could join us today.

I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. And for those of you in kindergarten, or starting middle or high school, it’s your first day in a new school, so it’s understandable if you’re a little nervous. I imagine there are some seniors out there who are feeling pretty good right now, with just one more year to go. And no matter what grade you’re in, some of you are probably wishing it were still summer, and you could’ve stayed in bed just a little longer this morning.

I know that feeling. When I was young, my family lived in Indonesia for a few years, and my mother didn’t have the money to send me where all the American kids went to school. So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself, Monday through Friday – at 4:30 in the morning.

Now I wasn’t too happy about getting up that early. A lot of times, I’d fall asleep right there at the kitchen table. But whenever I’d complain, my mother would just give me one of those looks and say, “This is no picnic for me either, buster.”

So I know some of you are still adjusting to being back at school. But I’m here today because I have something important to discuss with you. I’m here because I want to talk with you about your education and what’s expected of all of you in this new school year. Now I’ve given a lot of speeches about education. And I’ve talked a lot about responsibility.

I’ve talked about your teachers’ responsibility for inspiring you, and pushing you to learn.

I’ve talked about your parents’ responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and get your homework done, and don’t spend every waking hour in front of the TV or with that Xbox.

I’ve talked a lot about your government’s responsibility for setting high standards, supporting teachers and principals, and turning around schools that aren’t working where students aren’t getting the opportunities they deserve.

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