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The next Downtown St. Cloud Food and Art Festival will be Friday, Jan. 26 from 5-9 p.m. This is an evening of sampling downtown St. Cloud’s eateries. Local artwork will also be on display along with live music.

The next Downtown St. Cloud Food and Art Festival will be Friday, Jan. 26 from 5-9 p.m. This is an evening of sampling downtown St. Cloud’s eateries. Local artwork will also be on display along with live music.

St. Cloud News — From Bingo to trees to historic tours

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Throughout the month of December, the St. Cloud Fire and Rescue Department worked together with the City of Kissimmee Fire Department and the Osceola County Fire, Rescue and EMS to participate in the annual Keep the Wreath Green campaign.
With proper care, your Christmas poinsettias can bloom and thrive. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

With proper care, your Christmas poinsettias can bloom and thrive. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

A ‘how-to’ for poinsettia care after Christmas

Sandi Switek
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
What would Christmas be like without colorful poinsettias? They now come in a variety of colors, which makes them even more irresistible. Now the question is: with the holiday now past, what to do with these beautiful flowers?
Celebrate Three Kings Day with Commissioner Brandon Arrington at Valencia College Poinciana on Jan. 6!

Celebrate Three Kings Day with Commissioner Brandon Arrington at Valencia College Poinciana on Jan. 6!

Poinciana News — 3 Kings Day a kickstart to 2024

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Happy New Year Poinciana! Here’s to a bright and happy 2024—a New Year with New Goals and New Possibilities. Commissioner Brandon Arrington’s 3 Kings Day Toy Giveaway will be on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 3-5 p.m. at Valencia College’s Poinciana campus.
The skate park at Ted Broda Memorial Park in St. Cloud is now open — grab your boards, bikes and skates and get to grindin'! PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

The skate park at Ted Broda Memorial Park in St. Cloud is now open — grab your boards, bikes and skates and get to grindin'! PHOTO/CITY OF ST. CLOUD

St. Cloud News — Skate park part of what’s new for 2024

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Happy New Year St. Cloud! If you’re looking for something new, the City of St. Cloud’s Skate Park is now open. Located at Ted Broda Memorial Park (4499 Michigan Ave.), the new skate park is fun for all ages.
A native holly tree. SUBMITTED PHOTO

A native holly tree. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Native Hollies

Sandi Switek
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Now that we know not to fall for the fake invasive Brazilian Pepper tree, what are the options for growing a real holly in Central Florida? And will they be adorned with bright red berries in the fall and winter? The good news is that we do have native holly options available to us.
Poinciana Lakes Plaza on Cypress Parkway is slated to have a Ross, Petco, Outback Restaurant, TJ Max, Crunch Fitness, Ulta Beauty, 5 Below, TD Bank, Rack Room Shoes, Burlington and Bojangles. POINCIANALAKESPLAZA.COM

Poinciana Lakes Plaza on Cypress Parkway is slated to have a Ross, Petco, Outback Restaurant, TJ Max, Crunch Fitness, Ulta Beauty, 5 Below, TD Bank, Rack Room Shoes, Burlington and Bojangles. POINCIANALAKESPLAZA.COM

Poinciana News — 2024 brings new medical, professional development to Poinciana

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Merry Christmas Poinciana! There’s plenty of new things coming your way! Poinciana Lakes Plaza on Cypress Parkway will have a Ross, Petco, Outback Restaurant, TJ Max, Crunch Fitness, Ulta Beauty, 5 Below, TD Bank, Rack Room Shoes, Burlington and Bojangles.
Bundle up and check out the City’s showing of The Santa Clause on Saturday, Dec. 23 at Hopkins Park at sunset (around 6:30).

Bundle up and check out the City’s showing of The Santa Clause on Saturday, Dec. 23 at Hopkins Park at sunset (around 6:30).

St. Cloud News — Relax and enjoy Christmas, St. Cloud style! Here’s how

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
It’s a Merry Christmas, St. Cloud style! Double C Bar Ranch (4200 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville) presents a Berry Merry Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy oak fired grilled burgers, fries, hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy and drinks. Face painting and Santa will be onsite.
Carlton Ward's striking photograph of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 is featured on the state’s new Protect the Panther license plate. PHOTO/FWC

Carlton Ward's striking photograph of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 is featured on the state’s new Protect the Panther license plate. PHOTO/FWC

Protect the Panther license plate now available

Staff Report
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Those who like to help with state-level causes by purchasing a license plate can assist the Florida Panther with a new plate now available through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The Protect the Panther license plate is now available to Florida motorists.
Gopher tortoises in “intensive care” recovering from shell damage need time and medical attention to heal before being released back into the wild. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Gopher tortoises in “intensive care” recovering from shell damage need time and medical attention to heal before being released back into the wild. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Osceola-based Swamp Girl Adventures rescues turtles across Central Florida

Terry Lloyd
Friday, December 15, 2023
Kim Titterington, Director of Swamp Girl Adventures, has always been fascinated with reptiles and amphibians, ever since a neighbor began teaching children on her street all about them.
Toho Water Authority

Toho Water Authority

Celebrating 20 years of Toho Water Authority

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Toho Water Authority (Toho) is celebrating 20 years of providing water, sewer and reclaimed water services to Osceola County. Over the years, Toho has been through an incredible evolution.
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