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The Disney Wilderness Preserve, where this lovely bird lives, is a part of Florida's Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. (Photo/Disney Wilderness Preserve Chad Mills)

The Disney Wilderness Preserve, where this lovely bird lives, is a part of Florida's Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. (Photo/Disney Wilderness Preserve Chad Mills)

FWC launches new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website; see what trail stops are in Osceola

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Sunday, May 18, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the launch of the newly0redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website. To explore the new website and plan your next wildlife adventure, visit FloridaBirdingTrail.com.
The City of St. Cloud’s "Cloud Cast" has been awarded Best Government Podcast in Florida by the Florida Municipal Communicators Association. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

The City of St. Cloud’s "Cloud Cast" has been awarded Best Government Podcast in Florida by the Florida Municipal Communicators Association. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Cloud Cast — Florida's best government podcast. Find out more!

Submitted By The City Of St. Cloud
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
St. Cloud's got an award-winning podcast. The City of St. Cloud’s "Cloud Cast" has been awarded Best Government Podcast in Florida by the Florida Municipal Communicators Association. The award came during the group's annual conference earlier this month.
Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Edward Jones, Kenton Scott, CFP

Be alert for caregiver financial abuse

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financial problems.
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month on Saturday, May 17 from 2-8 p.m. as the City of St. Cloud honors the history of the City.

Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month on Saturday, May 17 from 2-8 p.m. as the City of St. Cloud honors the history of the City.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Celebrate St. Cloud’s history Saturday

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month on Saturday, May 17 from 2-8 p.m. as the City of St. Cloud honors the history of the City.  Enjoy speakers, historic plaque presentations and light refreshments at this free community event in collaboration with St.
A new networking event is one of a number of activities taking place at the Poinciana Library in the next week. (File Photo)

A new networking event is one of a number of activities taking place at the Poinciana Library in the next week. (File Photo)

POINCIANA NEWS — Networking event and more at Poinciana Library!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
There is a new networking event in town!  Stop by the Poinciana Library on Thursday, May 15 from 6:30-8 p.m.  Passionate Business Networking Event is an exclusive networking group of professionals and entrepreneurs from Poinciana and the surrounding areas.
If you’re conducting a special event or project in Osceola County, see if you qualify for funding assistance from Experience Kissimmee, the county’s tourism marketing arm.

If you’re conducting a special event or project in Osceola County, see if you qualify for funding assistance from Experience Kissimmee, the county’s tourism marketing arm.

Deadline for Experience Kissimmee Tourism Grants approaching

Staff Report
Monday, May 12, 2025
If you’re conducting a special event or project in Osceola County, see if you qualify for funding assistance from Experience Kissimmee, the county’s tourism marketing arm.The application period for 2025-26 Tourism Enhancement Grants closes on May 14. Events that occur between Oct. 1, 2025 and Sept.
Welcome back the News-Gazette's 'Reel Deal' reporter, Cindy Joint!

Welcome back the News-Gazette's 'Reel Deal' reporter, Cindy Joint!

A return of THE REEL DEAL

Cindy Joint
Friday, May 9, 2025
With Spring in effect and Summer on the horizon, the local lakes and marinas are seeing increased small watercraft, boating, fishing and recreational action. Please practice boat ramp etiquette.
The next City of St. Cloud’s Movie at the Lakefront will be on Friday, May 16 and begins promptly at dusk.

The next City of St. Cloud’s Movie at the Lakefront will be on Friday, May 16 and begins promptly at dusk.

ST. CLOUD NEWS: Here’s where to play in the month of May

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Firearms 101: Fundamentals of Firearms Safety, presented by the St. Cloud Police Department takes place on Saturday, May 24 from 9-11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Police Department Training Facility (3371 Cord Ave.).
Come to the Friends of the Library book sale starting Thursday at the Poinciana Library, and help the society fund its programs. (File Photo)

Come to the Friends of the Library book sale starting Thursday at the Poinciana Library, and help the society fund its programs. (File Photo)

POINCIANA NEWS: Buy some books, support Friends of the Library

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Friends of the Library Book Sale starts today! The book sale takes place Thursday, May 8 from 1-5 p.m., Friday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poinciana Library (101 N. Doverplum Ave.).
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