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Camera-monitored speed zones outside of seven Poinciana area schools are operational as of Monday. FILE PHOTO

Camera-monitored speed zones outside of seven Poinciana area schools are operational as of Monday. FILE PHOTO

POINCIANA NEWS — Poinciana part of new school safety speed zones

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Osceola County has implemented school zone speed cameras in a two-phase rollout to enhance school safety. Horizon Middle, Liberty High, Sunrise Elementary, Bellalago Academy, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy, KOA Elementary and Deerwood Elementary are included in District 3.
Fishing pro Ryan Armstrong of Robinson, Illinois, finished the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitationals opener on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakesat the top of the leaderboard last weekend. PHOTO/MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING

Fishing pro Ryan Armstrong of Robinson, Illinois, finished the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitationals opener on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakesat the top of the leaderboard last weekend. PHOTO/MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING

Ryan Armstrong earns wire-to-wire win in Major League Fishing Kissimmee stop

Staff Report
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Presented by Major League FishingThe 2025 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals opener at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes was a wild ride from start to finish.
The Association of Poinciana Villages recently recognized the winners of their 2024 Poinciana Beautiful Home Beautification program. PHOTO/APV

The Association of Poinciana Villages recently recognized the winners of their 2024 Poinciana Beautiful Home Beautification program. PHOTO/APV

POINCIANA NEWS — APV honors its Beautiful Homes winners

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) recently recognized the winners of their 2024 Poinciana Beautiful Home Beautification program.  The Ninth Annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards Gala was held on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The Black History Month celebration continues in St. Cloud on Saturday.

The Black History Month celebration continues in St. Cloud on Saturday.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Close out Black History Month with city events

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Black History Month celebrates African American history, contributions and achievements.  There are two events in St. Cloud in observance of Black History Month.Granny’s Southern Smokehouse presents a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Adult Sweetheart Dance takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Event Center. 

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Adult Sweetheart Dance takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Event Center. 

POINCIANA NEWS -- Next up: Valentine’s Day events and Tax Time

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
AARP Foundation Tax – Aide provides tax consulting with several preparation options.  This service is free of charge, with special focus on those over 50 or have low to moderate income, on Mondays through April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anthony DePalma Center (395 Marigold Ave.).
Kick off the rodeo season with Rodeo Queens, the Silver Spurs Quadrille, fire trucks, demonstrations of popping whips and roping and local elected officials at the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade Saturday morning in downtown St. Cloud. FILE PHOTO

Kick off the rodeo season with Rodeo Queens, the Silver Spurs Quadrille, fire trucks, demonstrations of popping whips and roping and local elected officials at the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade Saturday morning in downtown St. Cloud. FILE PHOTO

Rodeo events start with Saturday’s parade

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Start a new tradition with your family and be a part of the Silver Spurs Rodeo Parade. The Parade takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in downtown St. Cloud starting at Pennsylvania Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard.
Green for “go,” yellow for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United Kingdom has used this “traffic light” system since 2006 to promote better dietary decisions. PHOTO/UF-IFAS

Green for “go,” yellow for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United Kingdom has used this “traffic light” system since 2006 to promote better dietary decisions. PHOTO/UF-IFAS

Color coding nutrition labels may promote healthier eating

Submitted By Uf-ifas Osceola Extension Services
Sunday, February 9, 2025
What if understanding nutrition labels were as easy as reading a traffic light?Green for “go,” yellow for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices.
Mosquito Saturday! Trust me, this event won't bug you. Head to Narcoossee Elementary for fun and history Saturday.

Mosquito Saturday! Trust me, this event won't bug you. Head to Narcoossee Elementary for fun and history Saturday.

ST. CLOUD NEWS -- A Mosquito festival without the bugs this Saturday, and more

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Narcoossee History presents the Mosquito County Festival 2025 on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family friendly event will be a day of fun, learning and community spirit.  Mosquito County is the historic name of an early County that once encompassed most of eastern Florida.
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