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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
The Osceola Chamber Chairman Tim Weisheyer has ceremoniously passed the gavel to 2026 Chairwoman Rebekah Hurd, who will assume the role officially on Jan. 1. (Photo/The Osceola Chamber)

The Osceola Chamber Chairman Tim Weisheyer has ceremoniously passed the gavel to 2026 Chairwoman Rebekah Hurd, who will assume the role officially on Jan. 1. (Photo/The Osceola Chamber)

IN THE NEWS — Osceola Chamber passes gavel for 2026; Holiday AAA Tow-To-Go; Apply for Toho Water Authority board

On Dec. 18 The Osceola Chamber held its final 2025 monthly board meeting, when Chairman Tim Weisheyer officially passed the gavel to 2026 Chairwoman Rebekah Hurd, who will assume the role officially on Jan. 1.