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Poinciana High School will host New Student Orientation on Tuesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the school’s auditorium.

Poinciana High School will host New Student Orientation on Tuesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the school’s auditorium.

POINCIANA NEWS -- Summer events lead into school orientation

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Poinciana High School will host New Student Orientation on Tuesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the school’s auditorium. This orientation is for any student (grades 9-12) that will be new to PHS for this coming school year.
Toho Water Authority Tips for Efficient Irrigation

Toho Water Authority Tips for Efficient Irrigation

Be smart with your water: Tips for efficient irrigation

Submitted By Toho Water Authority
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Think you know what’s using the most water in your home? The kitchen sink? The shower? Maybe the toilet? While those are common guesses, the real water guzzler might surprise you: your irrigation system. In many Florida homes, a single irrigation cycle can use nearly 1,000 gallons of water.
Hopkins Heroes’ Back to School Bash is right around the corner on Saturday, August 9. 

Hopkins Heroes’ Back to School Bash is right around the corner on Saturday, August 9. 

Back to Schoo—naw man, it’s still Summer Camp time!

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, July 10, 2025
There are still some spots available for St. Cloud High School’s Youth Football Camp for ages 6-13 taking place Friday, July 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Cloud High School. The fee is $75. To register, go to https://forms.gle/xx3p8wz7h3k33fg1a.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Is your retirement at risk?

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
It’s important to save for retirement, but only half of Americans have calculated how much money they’ll need, according to the 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
County Commissioner Brandon Arrington invites seniors 55 and up to Senior Community Focus Group on Thursday ... share your thoughts, concerns and ideas on how to better support senior citizens.

County Commissioner Brandon Arrington invites seniors 55 and up to Senior Community Focus Group on Thursday ... share your thoughts, concerns and ideas on how to better support senior citizens.

POINCIANA NEWS — Senior concerns; Back to School physicals

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
County Commissioner Brandon Arrington invites seniors 55 and up to Senior Community Focus Group on Thursday, July 10 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Los Altos Apartments, 3775 Los Altos Loop.  This is your chance to share your thoughts, concerns and ideas on how to better support senior citizens.
The Lego Movie World is one of a number of attractions in 13 "lands" of LEGOLAND. (Photo/LEGOLAND)

The Lego Movie World is one of a number of attractions in 13 "lands" of LEGOLAND. (Photo/LEGOLAND)

A how-to of the LEGOLAND Florida experience

Ken Jackson
Sunday, July 6, 2025
LEGOLAND in Winter Haven has fun for most all ages of the family, while keeping to its theme: it's about the Legos.While a bit out of the way, it does get folks away from the Orlando and Kissimmee hustle and bustle that surrounds the bigger traditional area theme parks.
As politicians begin announcing their 2026 candidacies, they always promise “change” and “new ideas,” ranging from an amicable departure from the old way of doing things to a radical revolution against the status quo. Maybe we need the right leader to mobilize public sentiment.

As politicians begin announcing their 2026 candidacies, they always promise “change” and “new ideas,” ranging from an amicable departure from the old way of doing things to a radical revolution against the status quo. Maybe we need the right leader to mobilize public sentiment.

CAPITOL COLUMN: Don’t get your hopes up for a third party

Bill Cotterell
Friday, July 4, 2025
Looking at the “No Kings” rallies across the country, along with the very vocal crowds at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade and President Donald Trump’s birthday celebration, you might wonder why some smart political entrepreneur can’t organize all that energy into a new political party.
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?
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