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Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora). PHOTO/FWC

Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora). PHOTO/FWC

FWC seeks public input on native plant list

Submitted By Florida Fwc
Monday, December 4, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on a draft addendum to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The purpose of this addendum is to incorporate 596 native plant species into the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need list.
It is necessary to study our microclimates in our own yards. I have a list of plants which permanently froze to death in my yard before I did this. Included are Foxtail palms, mango, avocado, poinsettia (pictured), cocoplum, and anthurium. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

It is necessary to study our microclimates in our own yards. I have a list of plants which permanently froze to death in my yard before I did this. Included are Foxtail palms, mango, avocado, poinsettia (pictured), cocoplum, and anthurium. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

How hardy should your Osceola County plants be?

Sandi Switek
Sunday, December 3, 2023
On Nov. 15, a new plant hardiness zone map was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This map shows the average minimum temperatures observed during the past 30 years (1991-2020).
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an open-to-the-public, in-person meeting Dec. 5 in Orlando.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an open-to-the-public, in-person meeting Dec. 5 in Orlando.

FWC to meet Dec. 5 in Orlando; half-off licenses available

News Staff
Saturday, December 2, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold an open-to-the-public, in-person meeting Dec. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando (9801 International Drive) at 8:30 a.m. The current agenda for this one-day meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/40UEtwK.
Expect as much fun at the St. Cloud Christmas Parade as pictured here in 2022. FILE PHOTO

Expect as much fun at the St. Cloud Christmas Parade as pictured here in 2022. FILE PHOTO

St. Cloud News — Amazing weekend of holiday events in the Cloud

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
This first weekend of December is an amazing holiday time in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, takes place in front of the (allnew!) City Hall Friday, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy musical performances, crafts, games and rides, snowslide, a visit with Santa and more.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be in Poinciana Saturday as part of the “Together as One Christmas Tour” toy giveaway.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be in Poinciana Saturday as part of the “Together as One Christmas Tour” toy giveaway.

Poinciana News — Toy drives, holiday drive-thrus, and more!

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be in Poinciana Saturday as part of the “Together as One Christmas Tour” toy giveaway. The team is touring the County, bringing gifts to special children. On Dec. 2 from 1-3 p.m., the tour comes to the Mary Jane Arrington Gym.
Here's tips from Extension Services so safely enjoy those holiday food leftovers. PHOTO/UF-IFAS

Here's tips from Extension Services so safely enjoy those holiday food leftovers. PHOTO/UF-IFAS

Keys to keeping safe holiday leftovers

Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
Thursday, November 23, 2023
UF-IFAS Extension Services Keith Schneider, a University of Florida food safety expert in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences food science and human nutrition department, shared his top tips for meals that deliver time and again, while minimizing the chances...
Make sure you head to downtown St. Cloud on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Small Business Saturday. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD MAIN STREET

Make sure you head to downtown St. Cloud on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Small Business Saturday. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD MAIN STREET

St. Cloud News — After Thanksgiving, it’s Small Business Saturday!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving St. Cloud!  Here’s to a day of reflection, kindness and gratitude.  Make sure you head to downtown St. Cloud on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Small Business Saturday.
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Estate Planning: Bypassing Probate

Stacy McCland
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Probate can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Not only that, losing a loved one is a very emotional time, and adding a legal process to the grieving process is never ideal. There are several ways to avoid probate.
Get your tickets for the June 3 Orlando ’24 Hackney Diamonds Tour stop on Dec. 1. PHOTO/CITY OF ORLANDO AMWAY CENTER

Get your tickets for the June 3 Orlando ’24 Hackney Diamonds Tour stop on Dec. 1. PHOTO/CITY OF ORLANDO AMWAY CENTER

Wanna see the Rolling Stones? They're coming back to Orlando. See when tickets go on sale

Staff Report
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Rolling Stones announced they are going back on the road this upcoming summer, and will be stopping at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on Monday, June 3. Part of a 16-city tour that kicks off April 28, in Houston, it's the only date on the ’24 Hackney Diamonds Tour in Florida.
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