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Family, friends, neighbors, and fans have left flowers, balloons, coffee, and other memorabilia outside the home of David Adam Williams, “Adam the Woo,” to honor his passing. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Family, friends, neighbors, and fans have left flowers, balloons, coffee, and other memorabilia outside the home of David Adam Williams, “Adam the Woo,” to honor his passing. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Homegrown YouTuber 'Adam the Woo', celebrated for spotlighting Osceola County, passes away

Jennifer Chalifoux
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Osceola County is mourning the loss of a resident popular for his YouTube video series.David Adam Williams, better known to followers as “Adam the Woo,” was found dead in his Celebration home on Monday, Dec. 22, according to the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office. Williams was 51 years old.
Kissimmee resident Noella Chalifoux celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends—and 100 candles on her birthday cake. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Kissimmee resident Noella Chalifoux celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends—and 100 candles on her birthday cake. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

100th birthday advice: You can’t live without being healthy

Jennifer Didomenico
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Every birthday is a special one, but not everyone has the chance to celebrate their 100th birthday.Noella Chalifoux (Lupien) was born on Dec. 21, 1925, in Holyoke, Mass. She was the eldest daughter of her father and mother, Napoleon and Florida Lupien.
Wild Florida Adventure Park Co-owner Sam Haught and his team surprised the Raegan family just before their ride, presenting them with a certificate as the one millionth guests on its airboat rides. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Wild Florida Adventure Park Co-owner Sam Haught and his team surprised the Raegan family just before their ride, presenting them with a certificate as the one millionth guests on its airboat rides. (Photo/Jennifer Chalifoux)

Wild Florida celebrates 1 millionth airboat rider

Jennifer Chalifoux
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Wild Florida Adventure Park recently welcomed its 1 millionth guest to take an airboat ride — a tour of natural Florida on a U.S. Coast Guard certified airboat, where riders can see alligators, turkeys, wild hogs, eagles, and many other animals who call the Florida Everglades home.
Whether you’re deeply superstitious or just “playing it safe,” cultural traditions suggest that your actions on January 1st set the tempo for the remaining 364 days.

Whether you’re deeply superstitious or just “playing it safe,” cultural traditions suggest that your actions on January 1st set the tempo for the remaining 364 days.

Some Do's and Don’ts about New Year’s superstitions

Emely Albelo
Thursday, January 1, 2026
With the calendar flipping to 2026 overnight, many of us are looking for more than just a fresh start—we’re looking for a little bit of luck.
With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond.

With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond.

10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026

Statepoint
Thursday, January 1, 2026
With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond.Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious.
Photo/Kissimmee Rotary West

Photo/Kissimmee Rotary West

Rotary Club school dictionary donation

News Staff
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Rotary Club of Kissimmee West distributed over 300 dictionaries to third graders in three Osceola elementary schools prior to the winter holiday break.At Westside K-8, Trinity School, and Pleasant Hill Elementary Club Service Chair Vincent ) Chiaiese, Jr.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has announced it will conduct a DUI saturation patrol starting at 7 p.m. this evening, covering all areas of the county, as part of law enforcement's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has announced it will conduct a DUI saturation patrol starting at 7 p.m. this evening, covering all areas of the county, as part of law enforcement's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Heading out to celebrate New Year's? Do it safe and sober — or Sheriff's deputies await on saturation patrols

Staff Report
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Celebrating the coming of a new year at New Year's Eve parties often includes alcohol. While it's all part of a good time, none of it mixes with getting behind the wheel.That's why the Osceola County Sheriff's Office has announced it will conduct a DUI saturation patrol starting at 7 p.m.
Three cold weather shelters will open the evenings of Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 31 for those experiencing homelessness

Three cold weather shelters will open the evenings of Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 31 for those experiencing homelessness

County to conduct Flood Alert Warning test Tuesday; opening cold water shelters Tuesday and Wednesday

Staff Report
Monday, December 29, 2025
With lower temperatures expected to dip into the 30s Tuesday and Wednesday night, including for New Year's Eve, three cold weather shelters will open the evenings of Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 31 for those experiencing homelessness, county officials have announced.
New Year's Day is a federal holiday, meaning government and utility offices will be closed Thursday and will re-open Friday.

New Year's Day is a federal holiday, meaning government and utility offices will be closed Thursday and will re-open Friday.

What closes, changes on New Year's Day Thursday

Staff Report
Monday, December 29, 2025
Get ready to welcome 2026! It's the ultimate reset in life, when we not only tear off a page of the calendar ... we get a whole new calendar!New Year's Day is a federal holiday, meaning government and utility offices will be closed Thursday and will re-open Friday.
Rockin’ the Cloud, St. Cloud’s annual New Year’s Eve bash, welcomes Less Than Jake as the headliner next Wednesday night into Thursday morning. (File Photo)

Rockin’ the Cloud, St. Cloud’s annual New Year’s Eve bash, welcomes Less Than Jake as the headliner next Wednesday night into Thursday morning. (File Photo)

Where to be this New Year’s Eve

Jennifer Chalifoux
Friday, December 26, 2025
Looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year? Here’s everything to do this New Year’s Eve as we get ready for 2026!Rockin’ the Cloud—St. Cloud’s biggest party of the year returns with New Year’s Eve Rockin’ the Cloud! Beginning at 7 p.m.
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