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The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson takes place on Thursday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center.  Be a part a part of an amazing global event to learn important water competency and safety skills.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson takes place on Thursday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center.  Be a part a part of an amazing global event to learn important water competency and safety skills.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend; World’s Largest Swim Lesson June 26

Ready! Set! Swim!  The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson takes place on Thursday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center.  Be a part a part of an amazing global event to learn important water competency and safety skills.
Osceola Community Health Services has formed a new partnership with OneBlood to help increase blood donations in our community.

Osceola Community Health Services has formed a new partnership with OneBlood to help increase blood donations in our community.

POINCIANA NEWS — Osceola Health, OneBlood partner to increase donations

Osceola Community Health Services has formed a new partnership with OneBlood to help increase blood donations in our community.  OneBlood will be at the Osceola Community Health Services Poinciana on Thursday, June 19.
Photos by Taylor McFee

Photos by Taylor McFee

Kissimmee’s Juneteenth celebration of culture and community

“Black History is American history,” and it was on display Saturday at the Kissimmee Civic Center at the city’s Juneteenth celebration of the country’s newest federal holiday.Musical acts Yung Joc, Michael Randolph and Jaz brought the vibes, and food trucks and vendors outside brought the soulful...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission needs you to report all wild turkey sightings from now until Aug. 31. (Photo/FWC)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission needs you to report all wild turkey sightings from now until Aug. 31. (Photo/FWC)

FWC request: report wild turkey sightings through Aug. 31

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to report all sightings of wild turkeys between now and Aug. 31.
While supporters of a hunt call it a “biologically sound method to slow population growth, resulting in a healthy and well-managed Florida black bear population for the future,” critics say unsecured trash cans are a major problem in the bear population. (Photo/FWC)

While supporters of a hunt call it a “biologically sound method to slow population growth, resulting in a healthy and well-managed Florida black bear population for the future,” critics say unsecured trash cans are a major problem in the bear population. (Photo/FWC)

FWC: Florida bear hunt planned for December

News Service of Florida: Amid support from hunters and warnings of a “slaughter” from animal-rights advocates, state wildlife officials Wednesday moved forward with Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade.Before a crowd that spread into at least four extra rooms at the College of Central...
Join a St. Cloud gospel celebration, “Flourishing Together,” a night of soul, praise and joy on June 22.

Join a St. Cloud gospel celebration, “Flourishing Together,” a night of soul, praise and joy on June 22.

ST. CLOUD NEWS -- a Juneteenth celebration of praise and joy

Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the commemoration of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free.Join a St. Cloud gospel celebration, “Flourishing Together,” a night of soul, praise and joy.
Love Makes Me Grow, whose mission is to teach communities the value and importance of living off the land, has begun its gardening workshop. (Photo/Love Makes Me Grow)

Love Makes Me Grow, whose mission is to teach communities the value and importance of living off the land, has begun its gardening workshop. (Photo/Love Makes Me Grow)

POINCIANA NEWS: Live off the land through Love Makes Me Grow

Love Makes Me Grow, whose mission is to teach communities the value and importance of living off the land, has begun its gardening workshop. This 4-week workshop, has a goal is to teach families to grow their own gardens.
(Photo/Metro Creative)

(Photo/Metro Creative)

Reel in the fun on license-free fishing weekends

Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a perfect opportunity to try fishing with your friends and family.This summer›s license-free fishing weekends are on June 7-8 for saltwater and June 1415 for...