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FDOT has a plan to improve the John Young Parkway-Pleasant Hill Road intersection -- but wants local residents' input. GRAPHIC/FDOT DISTRICT 5

FDOT has a plan to improve the John Young Parkway-Pleasant Hill Road intersection -- but wants local residents' input. GRAPHIC/FDOT DISTRICT 5

Poinciana News — John Young-Pleasant Hill community event May 18

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 5 will hold a community event seeking feedback concerning the intersection of the famed John Young Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road/ Hoagland Boulevard intersection.
The Hello Project brings free legal orientation to recently arriving immigrants to Orange and Osceola counties. It has now found a new home at Buenaventura Lakes Library.

The Hello Project brings free legal orientation to recently arriving immigrants to Orange and Osceola counties. It has now found a new home at Buenaventura Lakes Library.

Hello Project aims to aid immigrants’ legal matters

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
By Annelle De Jesus Abikarram Osceola County Library System The Hello Project brings free legal orientation to recently arriving immigrants to Orange and Osceola counties. It has now found a new home at Buenaventura Lakes Library.
The Mary Jane Arrington and Victor Pools are now open in Poinciana from Wednesday through Sunday. PHOTO/ASSOCIATION OF POINCIANA VILLAGES

The Mary Jane Arrington and Victor Pools are now open in Poinciana from Wednesday through Sunday. PHOTO/ASSOCIATION OF POINCIANA VILLAGES

Summer means heading to Poinciana’s pools

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
It’s time to make a splash.  The new summer pool hours are here.  The Mary Jane Arrington Aquatic Center (625 Country Club Dr.) and the Victory Pool (445 Marigold Ave.) are open Wednesday thru Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 863-427-9000 ext. 701.
St. Cloud will open a Born Learning Trail, much like one that opened in Kissimmee last year, next week. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud will open a Born Learning Trail, much like one that opened in Kissimmee last year, next week. FILE PHOTO

Help St. Cloud open its Born Learning Trail

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Born Learning Trail at Wheel Park Grand Opening Party takes place on Wednesday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at 2401 Peghorn Way.  United Way Born Learning is a set of tools that helps parents, care givers and communities to create learning opportunities for young children.
A Kissimmee woman claimed a $1 million prize from the Gold Rush Doubler Scratch-Off game. PHOTO/FLORIDA LOTTERY

A Kissimmee woman claimed a $1 million prize from the Gold Rush Doubler Scratch-Off game. PHOTO/FLORIDA LOTTERY

Kissimmee woman claims $1 million Florida Lottery scratch-off prize

News Staff
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Do you know a $1 million Florida Lottery winner? You might if you live in Kissimmee. The Florida Lottery announced this week that Racquel Maxey, 41, of Kissimmee claimed a $1 million prize from the Gold Rush Doubler Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Experience Kissimmee made a one-time added charitable contribution to seven local organizations supported through its contractual obligations, thanks to record tourist tax dollar collections in fiscal year 2021-22. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Experience Kissimmee made a one-time added charitable contribution to seven local organizations supported through its contractual obligations, thanks to record tourist tax dollar collections in fiscal year 2021-22. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Experience Kissimmee shares the wealth of tourist tax collections with Osceola organizations

Submitted By Experience Kissimmee
Sunday, April 30, 2023
After Osceola County's tourism industry's successful rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic effects, Experience Kissimmee, Osceola's tourism marketing arm, collected over $76 million in Tourist Development Taxes in fiscal year 2021-22, the highest yearly total ever in Osceola County history.
A Town Hall meeting on the future of downtown Kissimmee will be held tonight, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Kissimmee Christian Church at 415 North Main Street.

A Town Hall meeting on the future of downtown Kissimmee will be held tonight, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Kissimmee Christian Church at 415 North Main Street.

Kissimmee News — Down-Town Hall Thursday

David Chivers
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
A Town Hall meeting on the future of downtown Kissimmee will be held Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Kissimmee Christian Church at 415 North Main Street. Kissimmee City Manager Mike Steigerwald will lead a discussion on changes in city policies, new business, and new construction in the city.
Registration for the annual Ron Riley Youth Basketball League, an institution in St. Cloud, is now open.

Registration for the annual Ron Riley Youth Basketball League, an institution in St. Cloud, is now open.

St. Cloud News — Ron Riley basketball league ready for registration

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Ron Riley basketball league ready for registration Registration for the annual Ron Riley Youth Basketball League, an institution in St. Cloud, is now open. There will be parent meetings on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. or May 6 at noon. The league is for youth 5-13.
Children in Osceola County grades K-8 can attend a free summer camp at the Osceola School District Environmental Center.

Children in Osceola County grades K-8 can attend a free summer camp at the Osceola School District Environmental Center.

Poinciana News — Time to think about Summer Camp!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Here is a fantastic opportunity for children in Osceola County grades K-8 to attend summer camp at the Osceola School District Environmental Center at 4300 Poinciana Boulevard (near the back of Liberty High School). This camp is free and registration is happening now, and space will fill up quickly.
If you take a trip to a natural place for an adventure today for Earth Day, such as a wetland, you may come across a great white egret. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

If you take a trip to a natural place for an adventure today for Earth Day, such as a wetland, you may come across a great white egret. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

What can you do to celebrate Earth Day today?

Sandi Switek
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Since 1970, U.S. residents have observed National Earth Day.  It is a day in which to learn about preservation of the earth's natural environment.  This includes such things as the land, rivers, oceans, groundwater, native plants, and native animals.
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