Did you know?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that many parents are unaware that common sparklers can burn at temperatures between 1,200 and 2,000 Farenheit or more depending on the fuel and oxidizer used. That is hot enough to melt some metals and can cause third-degree burns.

Festive facts for July 4th

Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776.

Kissimmee marks 120 years of electric service

This week marks the 120th anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee. “We’re thrilled to celebrate 120 years of electric service in our community.

Project Valentine

RINGGGGGG! “Yes!” thought Danielle as she jumped to her feet and ran out of math class. She stopped at her locker to get her science book when her best friend Ruth walked up to her. “Hey, Danny!” Ruth said. Ruth was a blond who had blue eyes that almost demanded attention.

Weather Watching

The week is not looking good with showers and thunderstorms quite numerous everyday. I do not see a day for the next week with chances of rain less than 50% and some days it'll be at least 70%.

Poinciana

The Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Fireworks Spectacular 2021, presented by Spectrum, will take place this Saturday, June 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Vance Harmon Amphitheatre, 625 Country Club Drive.

LYNX ASKING PUBLIC FOR PANDEMIC FEEDBACK

Has COVID-19 impacted your travel? LYNX and the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority wants to understand how COVID-19 has impacted travel in the region. Survey available at: English: http://bit.ly/LynxCovidSurvey Spanish: http://bit.ly/LynxCovidEncuesta

Weather watching

There is going to be quite a bit of cloud cover, showers and thunderstorms and are going to be numerous nearly every day this week and just like the storms we had this weekend, some may produce wind gusts over 50 miles an hour along with torrential downpours and frequent lightning.

40th Annual Golf Classic

Over 100 golfers descended on Royal St. Cloud Golf Links on May 21 to celebrate the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce’s 40th Annual Golf Classic. Played under prefect weather conditions, Positively Osceola took the honors with the low score.

Realtors, volunteers build wheelchair ramp for local veteran

Memorial Day weekend was an extra-special treat this year for one local disabled veteran. Thanks to the efforts of the Realtors Care Committee, volunteers and committee members spent much of May 22 building a 32-foot wheelchair ramp at one of the Osceola Council on Aging’s residential properties.