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The 2023 St. Cloud Holiday Festival is looking for sponsors.

The 2023 St. Cloud Holiday Festival is looking for sponsors.

St. Cloud News — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Cloud

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Hispanic Town Festival in St. Cloud will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 12-7 p.m.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual Fish Art Contest is back! See story for who to participate. PHOTO/MY FLORIDA FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual Fish Art Contest is back! See story for who to participate. PHOTO/MY FLORIDA FWC

FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest

Submitted By My Florida Fwc
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual Fish Art Contest is now open! Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can create an original piece of artwork and compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes.
The St. Cloud Police Department is observing the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Lakefront Park.

The St. Cloud Police Department is observing the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Lakefront Park.

St. Cloud News — St. Cloud Police part of National Night Out

Lisa Goldmacher
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The St. Cloud Police Department is observing the 2023 National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Lakefront Park.  This night of family friendly fun features safety presentations, a touch-a-truck experience, live DJ, games and activities, food trucks and more.
 The Challenge is one training day totaling 10 hours, including instruction in the classroom and vehicular operations.  The program is offered free of charge. 

 The Challenge is one training day totaling 10 hours, including instruction in the classroom and vehicular operations.  The program is offered free of charge. 

Poinciana News — Teen Driver Challenge — a way to save lives

Lisa Concepcion
Thursday, September 21, 2023
With the fatal traffic accident earlier this month still fresh in our minds, here’s something that will help Poinciana’s teen drivers ages 15-19.
Fans of comics, gaming, sci-fi and anime will feel right at home Saturday at Fandom at the Kissimmee Civic Center. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Fans of comics, gaming, sci-fi and anime will feel right at home Saturday at Fandom at the Kissimmee Civic Center. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Get your inner gaming guy or gal on at Fandom Kissimmee Saturday

Staff Report
Friday, September 15, 2023
Comic, gaming, sci-fi and anime fans — assemble!  The City of Kissimmee is hosting Fandom Kissimmee, it’s annual comic and sci-fi expo, on Saturday, at the Kissimmee Civic Center from 12-5 p.m. — and it's FREE!
A common mixed palmetto area. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

A common mixed palmetto area. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

All about small palmettos

Sandi Switek
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Master Gardener If you've seen bulldozers clearing away wild lands covered in palmetto, you would think that it must be a worthless pest plant.  After all, one variety of it is called Saw palmetto because of the tiny saw blades on its stems.
The Downtown St. Cloud Food and Art Festival is a night of walking downtown eateries and trying all their seasonal fare.

The Downtown St. Cloud Food and Art Festival is a night of walking downtown eateries and trying all their seasonal fare.

St. Cloud News — Food and Art Festival is Friday

Lisa Goldmacher
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Have you purchased your tickets for Friday’s Downtown St. Cloud Food and Art Festival? The Festival, from 5-9 p.m., is a night of walking downtown eateries and trying all their seasonal fare. In between samples enjoy local art vendors. Shops will be open late for your browsing.
The intersection of San Miguel Road and Laurel Avenue, the site of a tragic deadly crash Sept. 3, will become a four-way stop on Thursday. FILE PHOTO

The intersection of San Miguel Road and Laurel Avenue, the site of a tragic deadly crash Sept. 3, will become a four-way stop on Thursday. FILE PHOTO

Poinciana News — Sept. 3 tragedy not the only crash incident — be on your best driving behavior

Lisa Concepcion
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Labor Day weekend’s horrific vehicular homicide has led to some changes coming forth in Poinciana. Currently, electronic signs have been posted at the intersection of San Miguel Road and Laurel Avenue, which will soon become a four-way stop.
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Supporting the Sewers: National Preparedness Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month. This month brings awareness to the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. One in three U.S. adults report being affected by an extreme weather event in the past two years.
Sandhill Cranes are a threatened Florida species; residents should co-exist rather than try to attract them. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

Sandhill Cranes are a threatened Florida species; residents should co-exist rather than try to attract them. PHOTO/SANDI SWITEK

What in the Sandhill is that? It’s a bird!

Sandi Switek
Sunday, September 10, 2023
UF-IFAS Osceola Extension Services Of all the larger birds in Florida, the Sandhill Crane may be the one most seen. Some of these giant birds seem to have gotten used to people being around.
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