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Now through the end of August, all adoptions from Osceola County Animal Services are just $8. (Photo/Osceola County Animal Services)

Now through the end of August, all adoptions from Osceola County Animal Services are just $8. (Photo/Osceola County Animal Services)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — The animal shelter is full. Help them with discounted adoptions through August

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Now through the end of August, all adoptions from Osceola County Animal Services are just $8. Word from the shelter is, "URGENT — OUR SHELTER IS FULL!" Each adopted pet comes micro-chipped, heart worm tested and fully vaccinated.
Bingo is played every Friday night at the community center

Bingo is played every Friday night at the community center

POINCIANA NEWS — Friday night is Bingo night!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
It’s still summer!  Escape the heat with Summer Beach Party Bingo on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Poinciana Community Center.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and first ball is called at 7.  Beach Party Bingo is for adults 18 and older. Ten games are available for $5 with cash payouts.
No school on Friday, Sept. 25? The city has you and your kids covered with the No School Camps: Camp Discovery & Teen Extreme.

No school on Friday, Sept. 25? The city has you and your kids covered with the No School Camps: Camp Discovery & Teen Extreme.

KISSIMMEE NEWS — Make candles with Mom, check out the pool and head to a no-school camp!

Submitted By The City Of Kissimmee
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Create memories at a Mother-Daughter Candle Making class on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Oak Street Park Community Center (717 N. Palm Ave.), Mothers and daughters ages 6+ can design custom candles, enjoy music, and light refreshments.
Registration opens Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program. (Graphic/FWC)

Registration opens Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program. (Graphic/FWC)

Reeling in learning—FWC School Fishing Program registration opens in August

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Schools across Florida are invited to help the next generation of anglers discover a lifelong connection to fishing and conservation through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Program.The School Fishing Program provides every registered school with a...
Fall 2026 Downtown Monthly Market applications are now open and will close on Friday, Aug. 14.

Fall 2026 Downtown Monthly Market applications are now open and will close on Friday, Aug. 14.

ST. CLOUD NEWS: Cool stuff to do — If you act by Friday!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Downtown Monthly Market applications are now open and will close on Friday, Aug. 14. There is room at the Market for food trucks, local makers, bakers, crafters and unique pop-up vendors. Vendors can apply by going to www.bit.ly/4yQfhIt.
Play some Bingo at the Poinciana Community Center on Friday, Aug.28. Bring a fan, it's hurricane-themed.

Play some Bingo at the Poinciana Community Center on Friday, Aug.28. Bring a fan, it's hurricane-themed.

POINCIANA NEWS — Players, start your daubers: It's Bingo time

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
County Commission Chairman Brandon Arrington invites Osceola County residents ages 55 and up to join the District 3 monthly Bingo on Friday, Aug. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Poinciana Library, 101 N. Doverplum Ave.  This month’s theme is Hurricane Bingo. It’s still summer!
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Build confidence in your 401(k) decisions

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
In its simplest form, saving can mean putting money into a jar, adding to it and letting it grow slowly. A 401(k), or other workplace retirement plan, is a step beyond that. It’s more like a garden than a jar.
Lakes Advisory Committee members will help provide input related to the health and well-being of Osceola County’s lakes and river systems.

Lakes Advisory Committee members will help provide input related to the health and well-being of Osceola County’s lakes and river systems.

POINCIANA NEWS — Poinciana Boulevard news around Liberty High; how to serve on the Lakes Committee

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Poinciana Boulevard at Liberty High School will have single lane closures for median construction from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 9.  If work extends beyond Aug. 9 into the first week of school, Osceola County will issue an update before the first day of school on Monday. Aug. 10.
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