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St. Cloud's Procurement Services department has earned the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute.

St. Cloud's Procurement Services department has earned the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — City earns national procurement award

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The City of St. Cloud reports its Procurement Services department has earned the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute.
As part of the Poinciana Boulevard widening project, Ham Brown Road will be closed overnight between Reedy Gate Lane and Reaves Road July 6-7. (Photo/Metro)

As part of the Poinciana Boulevard widening project, Ham Brown Road will be closed overnight between Reedy Gate Lane and Reaves Road July 6-7. (Photo/Metro)

POINCIANA NEWS — Weekend Ham Brown, Reaves Road closures

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
As part of the Poinciana Boulevard widening project, Ham Brown Road will be closed overnight between Reedy Gate Lane and Reaves Road on Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.  Expect single lane closure on Reaves between Poinciana Boulevard and Ham Brown during these times.
Kenton Scott, CFP, Edward Jones

Kenton Scott, CFP, Edward Jones

INSIDERS: Questions to ask your Financial Advisor

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
You should always be able to ask as many questions as you’d like when working with your financial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think carefully about what you’d like to ask.Here are a few suggestions:• Are my goals still realistic?
Celebrate America by saving lives. See where the Big Red Bus will be around St. Cloud the first weekend of July. (Photo/KnightNews)

Celebrate America by saving lives. See where the Big Red Bus will be around St. Cloud the first weekend of July. (Photo/KnightNews)

ST. CLOUD NEWS: Two Advisory Boards need volunteers

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The City of St. Cloud has your way to get more involved with the city: volunteer to serve the Historic Preservation Board or the Recreation Advisory Committee.Applications are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, June 30.
Get ready to celebrate America at Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Spectrum Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, June 28 at the Amphitheater at Vance Harmon Park.

Get ready to celebrate America at Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Spectrum Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, June 28 at the Amphitheater at Vance Harmon Park.

POINCIANA NEWS — First for the 4th—Saturday’s APV celebration

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Get ready to celebrate America at Association of Poinciana Village’s (APV) Spectrum Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, June 28 at the Amphitheater at Vance Harmon Park. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.“This annual event is one of our largest and most beloved celebrations in Poinciana.
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

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, June 19, 2025
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

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, June 19, 2025
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. For more information, go to https://www.osceolahealthcare.
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

Submitted By Myfwc
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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. This includes hens, poults (newly hatched wild turkeys) and gobblers.
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