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The Will of the Land 5K and Great Outdoors Day happen at Lakeshore Park Saturday.

The Will of the Land 5K and Great Outdoors Day happen at Lakeshore Park Saturday.

ST. CLOUD NEWS — Run in the Great Outdoors on Saturday!

Saturday, Nov. 2 will be a busy day in the Cloud. The Will of the Land 5K and Great Outdoors Day happen at Lakeshore Park. The day starts with the Will Power Athletic Club and the City of St. Cloud’s Fun Run at the St. Cloud Lakefront.
The 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup is coming to Island H2O on the west side of town April 3-6, 2025.

The 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup is coming to Island H2O on the west side of town April 3-6, 2025.

Kissimmee hosting Beach Dodgeball World Cup in April 2025

Kissimmee isn’t a beach town, but it’s holding a world beach event anyway.The 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup is coming to Island H2O on the west side of town April 3-6, 2025.
The Trunk or Treat at Hopkins Park will be one of a number of events going on Saturday in St. Cloud.

The Trunk or Treat at Hopkins Park will be one of a number of events going on Saturday in St. Cloud.

Don’t waste the fall weather: head to a festival!

Hasting Ranch’s 8th Annual Farm Festival wraps up this weekend Oct. 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Get lost in their corn maze and find your perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, hop on a hay ride and kids can enjoy a barrel train ride and horse rides.
Have a spooky time at the Poinciana Library's Halloween spectacular on Oct. 30. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Have a spooky time at the Poinciana Library's Halloween spectacular on Oct. 30. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

POINCIANA NEWS — Your guide to Halloween and fall festivals

Green Lakes Stables (3705 S. Poinciana Blvd.) is all in for the season! Enjoy seasonal Halloween festivities on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27 and Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 2-6 p.m. This seasonal adventure offers horse riding, petting zoo and kid’s games.
A mosquito prepares to feed. PHOTOS/UF IFAS

A mosquito prepares to feed. PHOTOS/UF IFAS

AI at work to deal with mosquitos, keeping food plants healthy

Submitted by UF/IFAS Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences — Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new inroads into technology, conversation and publishing. But what about science and, specifically fighting mosquitos and killing weeds while preserving fruits and vegetables?
Trail of Terror: Ripped from the Silver Screen will be held at Peghorn Park Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26. ST. CLOUD PARKS & RECREATION

Trail of Terror: Ripped from the Silver Screen will be held at Peghorn Park Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26. ST. CLOUD PARKS & RECREATION

What’s scarier: Milton or Halloween?

If you are experiencing structural damage to your property, let the City of St. Cloud know by email the information and photos to Buildingpermits@Stcloudfl.gov or call 407-957-7224.
Check out the Solivita Community Yard Sale on Saturday morning.

Check out the Solivita Community Yard Sale on Saturday morning.

POINCIANA NEWS — Milton’s gone, let’s have some fun! Here’s where

Osceola County residents who need assistance with storm recovery after Hurricane Milton can register for help through Activate Hope. This site will connect you with resources for food, household goods, home repair and more. Go to www.HopeFlorida.com or call 833-GET-HOPE.
Why not be a Bookmark Buddy at KOA Elementary and help a struggling student?

Why not be a Bookmark Buddy at KOA Elementary and help a struggling student?

POINCIANA NEWS -- Things to do now that Milton moved on

As of this writing Hurricane Milton appears to have its sights on Central Florida, in particular the I-4 corridor, similar to Hurricane Charley in 2004. Poinciana was caught by surprise then. Although the population has nearly quadrupled, access to information has also exploded.
The City of St. Cloud presents Fall Festival on Oct. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ranch at St. Cloud.

The City of St. Cloud presents Fall Festival on Oct. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ranch at St. Cloud.

ST. CLOUD NEWS -- After Milton, check out these events

Note: This column features a list of events that may be postponed or canceled by Hurricane Milton and its effects.Spooky Spectacular Book or Treat takes place at the St. Cloud Library, on Friday, Oct. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m.