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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports turtles, like this cooter, testing positive for an existing virus have come from both Lake Tohopekaliga and East Lake. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports turtles, like this cooter, testing positive for an existing virus have come from both Lake Tohopekaliga and East Lake. SUBMITTED PHOTO

FWC launches reporting tool to enhance turtle disease research

Terry Lloyd
Friday, October 20, 2023
Cooter needs our help! Florida’s freshwater turtles have been battling a virus of their own since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Halloween season starts this week with dramatic Poinciana home light show

Halloween season starts this week with dramatic Poinciana home light show

Poinciana News — Halloween season starts this week with dramatic home light show

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The 2023 Halloween House at 922 Dartmouth Court is lit! This elaborate display of lights is synchronized to music with new songs including Poppy’s Playhouse and Five Nights at Freddy’s (music accessed at 99.7 FM on your car radio). This free event is presented by Poinciana resident Rob Gallo.
Trunk or Treat, Trail of Terror and the dance of the German Witches are part of St. Cloud's Halloween holiday celebrations.

Trunk or Treat, Trail of Terror and the dance of the German Witches are part of St. Cloud's Halloween holiday celebrations.

St. Cloud News — Bikes, bites, tricks and treats!

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The next City of St. Cloud’s Bike and Bites 2023 will be on Sunday, Oct. 29 beginning at 4 p.m. Starting at Lakefront Park. This five-mile bike ride will have you pedaling for food and fun. Visit up to 10 participating downtown St. Cloud restaurants and enjoy food, drinks, water and snacks.
FWC will also exempt individuals from needing fishing licenses within Florida state parks during this nearly three-month period. PHOTO/FLORIDA STATE PARKS

FWC will also exempt individuals from needing fishing licenses within Florida state parks during this nearly three-month period. PHOTO/FLORIDA STATE PARKS

50% discounts for Florida park passes and FWC hunting and fishing licenses, effective Saturday

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative to encourage Floridians to go outdoors and explore Florida’s natural resources, including our award-winning state parks, vast recreation areas, and world-renowned waterways.
A rite of October — the Partin Corn Maze (and other fall fun stuff) is back open the weekends down on Old Canoe Creek Road just past Wild Florida.

A rite of October — the Partin Corn Maze (and other fall fun stuff) is back open the weekends down on Old Canoe Creek Road just past Wild Florida.

Help raise cancer research funds at Pinktoberfest

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Pinktoberfest 2023 takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Cloud Lakefront Park. This inspirational annual event helps to raise awareness and support those battling all types of cancer. Sponsored by Operation Vet First, City of St. Cloud, Pink Heals St.
Adjust your sprinklers so they are not watering impervious surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways

Adjust your sprinklers so they are not watering impervious surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways

Reducing Outdoor Water Usage

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Did you know that the majority of total home water use occurs in the yard?
Poinciana News — Time to talk Trunk or Treat!

Poinciana News — Time to talk Trunk or Treat!

Poinciana News — Time to talk Trunk or Treat!

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Turn the calendar to October, and it’s time to talk Halloween! The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is looking for volunteers for the annual Trunk or Treat Haunted House and Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Poinciana Activity Campus. Check in is at 4 p.m.
St. Cloud News — Fall harvests, festivals let us know it’s October

St. Cloud News — Fall harvests, festivals let us know it’s October

St. Cloud News — Fall harvests, festivals let us know it’s October

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Hometown Harvest at Sunbridge Base Camp (6197 Cyrils Dr.) takes place this Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12-5 p.m. Free and open to the public, there will be live music, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating stations, petting zoo, food vendors and plenty of photo ops.
Need a good laugh close to home? Punchlines in Poinciana will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 starting at 8 p.m.

Need a good laugh close to home? Punchlines in Poinciana will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 starting at 8 p.m.

Poinciana News — Laugh out loud on Oct. 7

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Need a good laugh close to home? Punchlines in Poinciana will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 starting at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Anthony DePalma Center (395 Marigold Ave.
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