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Soldier City Sundays is a weekly community market every Sunday featuring local vendors, crafters and food trucks, family friendly activities and games, live music and Veterans resources and organizations on-site.

Soldier City Sundays is a weekly community market every Sunday featuring local vendors, crafters and food trucks, family friendly activities and games, live music and Veterans resources and organizations on-site.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Last lead-ins to March — all things Spring and green!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents Roots & Rhythm Festival is this Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at 9th and Pennsylvania Ave, in celebration of Black History Month. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and a car show.
Kenton Scott, CFP

Kenton Scott, CFP

What should you do with your tax refund?

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
It’s almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?The answer will depend somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average was $3,167, according to the Internal Revenue Service’s Filing Season Statistics report.
San Lorenzo Road between Valnera Court and Delano Court is now expected to remain closed until approximately April 30 for roundabout construction. (Graphic/Association of Poinciana Villages)

San Lorenzo Road between Valnera Court and Delano Court is now expected to remain closed until approximately April 30 for roundabout construction. (Graphic/Association of Poinciana Villages)

POINCIANA NEWS — Traffic advisory; avoid this closed intersection

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
There will be an extended closure at San Lorenzo Road between Valnera Court and Delano Court. This area is expected to remain closed until April 30 for roundabout construction at Marigold Avenue. Marigold will remain open with detours in place to direct traffic.
St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents Roots & Rhythm Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue, in celebration of Black History Month.

St. Cloud Main Street and Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents Roots & Rhythm Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue, in celebration of Black History Month.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Plant yourself at Peghorn Park, or the Monthly Market

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The City of St. Cloud’s Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is hosting Weed Wrangle 2026 at Peghorn Nature Park on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9-11 a.m. They will be removing/cutting back assorted non-native invasive plants, particularly...
On Feb. 28, shortly after sunset, will be a rare planetary alignment where six planets will be visible in the evening sky simultaneously. (Photo/NASA’s Parade of Planets)

On Feb. 28, shortly after sunset, will be a rare planetary alignment where six planets will be visible in the evening sky simultaneously. (Photo/NASA’s Parade of Planets)

Pearls on a String: See February’s most romantic celestial sights

Emely Albelo
Friday, February 13, 2026
Forget the chocolates and the roses—this February, the universe is putting on a celestial light show designed to sweep you (And probably your boo, too!) off your feet.As the month of romance unfolds, the night sky is offering a front-row seat to some of the most spectacular sights in the cosmos.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites all residents to their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center for adults ages 21 and over.

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites all residents to their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center for adults ages 21 and over.

POINCIANA NEWS — Love is in the air at the Sweetheart Dance!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) invites all residents to their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center for adults ages 21 and over. Enjoy DJ, dancing and an open concession cash bar (beer and wine).
Founded by the Silver Spurs Riding Club, the rodeo parade, held Feb. 14, is as much a tradition as the Silver Spurs Rodeo itself. (File Photo)

Founded by the Silver Spurs Riding Club, the rodeo parade, held Feb. 14, is as much a tradition as the Silver Spurs Rodeo itself. (File Photo)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Can't have the Silver Spurs Rodeo without the Parade! Check it out next week

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. Presented by Experience Kissimmee and Kisselback Ford. This kick-off to rodeo season is one of St. Cloud’s favorite traditions. The parade makes it’s way through downtown St. Cloud celebrating the communities love for rodeo.
Celebrate African American Literature with the Black History Month Reading Challenge at the Poinciana Library through the month of February.

Celebrate African American Literature with the Black History Month Reading Challenge at the Poinciana Library through the month of February.

POINCIANA NEWS — Black History Month Challenge just one thing to find at Library

Lisa Concepcion Poinciana Writer
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Celebrate African American Literature with the Black History Month Reading Challenge at the Poinciana Library. This one-of-a-kind Bingo reading challenge requires you to complete 5 games on one card for a chance to win a prize.  Pick-up a playing card at the Service Desk.
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