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The Association of Poinciana Village’s annual Poolside Luau is Saturday. (Photo/Association of Poinciana Villages)

The Association of Poinciana Village’s annual Poolside Luau is Saturday. (Photo/Association of Poinciana Villages)

POINCIANA NEWS — Your Saturday in Poinciana: martial arts and a luau

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Are you up for a challenge? Challenge Match—Martial Arts Competition takes place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mary Jane Arrington Gym and Aquatic Center. This event is presented by JC Hckd and Karate Tournament Locator.
Meet the new Big Boss-Lady at Boots, Bulls & Barrels at the Silver Spurs Arena Oct. 4. (Photo/Silver Spurs Rodeo)

Meet the new Big Boss-Lady at Boots, Bulls & Barrels at the Silver Spurs Arena Oct. 4. (Photo/Silver Spurs Rodeo)

Meet the new Big Boss-Lady at Boots, Bulls & Barrels Oct. 4

Staff Report
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
October has come to be the time a few things arrive in Osceola County: kinder fall weather (don’t snicker), pumpkin spice everything, the spirit of Halloween, and, of late … saddle bronc and bull riding and barrel racing on the dirt of the Silver Spurs Arena.
Learn how to file a claim with your home insurance agent and insure your home is disaster ready with tips from a licensed Home Inspector at the Sept. 4 Disaster Preparedness & Home Insurance class in St. Cloud. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Learn how to file a claim with your home insurance agent and insure your home is disaster ready with tips from a licensed Home Inspector at the Sept. 4 Disaster Preparedness & Home Insurance class in St. Cloud. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Evening checklist includes capybaras, a movie in the park, and more

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Join Habitat Orlando and Osceola County for a Disaster Preparedness and Home Insurance Workshop to be held at Cannery Park (901 Virginia Ave.) on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Public hearings will be held Sept. 16-18 in person and virtually to study the future of the Southport Connector. (Graphic/CFX)

Public hearings will be held Sept. 16-18 in person and virtually to study the future of the Southport Connector. (Graphic/CFX)

POINCIANA NEWS — Learn what you need to know about the Southport Connector

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
There will be a Southport Connector Expressway Study Virtual Public Hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. (link provided after registration).  An in-person Osceola County meeting will be held at Liberty High School, 4250 Pleasant Hill Rd. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Why rebalancing your portfolio matters—and how to do it

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
In life, balance is everything—whether it’s finding time between work and family or maintaining a healthy diet. The same goes for your investments. Keeping your financial portfolio balanced is a smart way to stay on track toward your long-term goals, even as the markets shift.
Major League Fishing (MLF) has announced the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes will play host to the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship, Sept. 18-20, 2026.

Major League Fishing (MLF) has announced the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes will play host to the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship, Sept. 18-20, 2026.

Kissimmee on Major League Fishing’s 2026 Invitational schedule

News Staff
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Major League Fishing (MLF) has announced the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes will play host to the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship, Sept. 18-20, 2026. It’s part of a invitational schedule that begins Feb. 6-8 on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg.
Come meet Sheriff Christopher Blackmon at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

Come meet Sheriff Christopher Blackmon at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

ST. CLOUD NEWS: Meet Sheriff Blackmon—he may tell you to slow down!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Come and meet the new Sheriff in town! Sheriff Christopher Blackmon will be at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by St. Cloud Main Street.
Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws—especially in school zones. Read on to see where they're at.

Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws—especially in school zones. Read on to see where they're at.

POINCIANA NEWS: Be like a smart kid and drive smart—or pay the fine

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Back to School = Back to Slow Down.Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws—especially in school zones.
Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August. (Full Sturgeon Moon (Phot/Tom Fisk, Pexel)

Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August. (Full Sturgeon Moon (Phot/Tom Fisk, Pexel)

Watch the skies for these celestial August events

Emely Albelo
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August.Early on Saturday, Aug. 9, a full Sturgeon Moon will peak at 3:53 a.m.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Does the 4% rule still make sense for your retirement?

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime.
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