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Come meet Sheriff Christopher Blackmon at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

Come meet Sheriff Christopher Blackmon at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

ST. CLOUD NEWS: Meet Sheriff Blackmon—he may tell you to slow down!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Come and meet the new Sheriff in town! Sheriff Christopher Blackmon will be at the Hunter Arms Hotel, 1029 New York Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by St. Cloud Main Street.
Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws—especially in school zones. Read on to see where they're at.

Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws—especially in school zones. Read on to see where they're at.

POINCIANA NEWS: Be like a smart kid and drive smart—or pay the fine

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Back to School = Back to Slow Down.Osceola County’s Speed Zone Speed Safety Cameras are active again! Slow down, stay alert and obey traffic laws—especially in school zones.
Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August. (Full Sturgeon Moon (Phot/Tom Fisk, Pexel)

Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August. (Full Sturgeon Moon (Phot/Tom Fisk, Pexel)

Watch the skies for these celestial August events

Emely Albelo
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Attention all stargazers: it’s time to get your binoculars and telescopes ready for four celestial events in August.Early on Saturday, Aug. 9, a full Sturgeon Moon will peak at 3:53 a.m.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Does the 4% rule still make sense for your retirement?

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime.
POINCIANA NEWS — Meet the Teacher; new AdventHealth coming

POINCIANA NEWS — Meet the Teacher; new AdventHealth coming

POINCIANA NEWS — Meet the Teacher; new AdventHealth coming

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
A reminder that 2025-2026 Back to School Meet the Teacher events in Osceola County are this week. All Middle and K-8 Schools will host Meet the Teacher from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. All Elementary Schools will host Meet the Teacher from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8.
The Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market takes place the last Wednesday of each month starting in September. Vendor applications are now available. (Photo/Experience Kissimmee)

The Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market takes place the last Wednesday of each month starting in September. Vendor applications are now available. (Photo/Experience Kissimmee)

ST. CLOUD NEWS — How to beat the heat? Ice cream at the library!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library, St. Cloud invites the community to an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m.  Enjoy cookies and lemonade too.  The cookies are provided by Cakes, Pastries & More, located on New York Ave.
Community Health Services Poinciana will offer immunizations for school-aged children at no cost.

Community Health Services Poinciana will offer immunizations for school-aged children at no cost.

POINCIANA NEWS — Need shots for Back to School? They’re free

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Back to School immunizations, at no cost, will be offered Aug. 2-8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Health Services Poinciana (105 N. Doverplum Ave.).Appointments are necessary.  All school-age children up to the age of 18 are eligible.  Parent or legal guardian must be present.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

You Have an Estate Plan—Whether You Know It or Not

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Think estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly? Think again. If you own anything—a home, a car, a savings account, even a pet—you already have an estate plan. The only question is: Did you create it, or will your state do it for you?
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