The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is holding a public information meeting as part of its Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the Southport Connector Expressway, a proposed 15-mile expressway connecting Poinciana Parkway to Florida’s Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. The simultaneous in-person and online meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please see below for details on how to participate: In-person Meeting • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Liberty High School – Cafeteria 4250 Pleasant Hill Road; Kissimmee, FL 34745 Online/Virtual Mee ..read more

Liberty High School in Osceola County is on lockdown after a student threatened to bring a gun to school, according to sheriff’s deputies. Authorities say the  student suspected of making the threat is in custody. Osceola County Sheriff[’s Office was called around 10 am to Liberty High School on Pleasant Hill Road near Kissimmee. The Osceola School District alerted parents about the situation via a voicemail. “This is an important message for parents of students at Liberty High. The school is currently in red lockdown, as there was a report that a student may have a weapon on campus. The ..read more

Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene of a fatal crash that took place this morning at 5:15 am on Poinciana Blvd. and Crestone Road and involved two vehicles. One driver was pronounced dead on the scene and two others were transported to the hospital. This is an active investigation and we will update when more information becomes available. The post Early morning crash in Poinciana leaves one dead and two injured appeared first on Positively Osceola ..read more

A 30-year-old man was killed in a crash in Poinciana on Monday just before 4 pm, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash took place near Marigold Avenue and Poinciana Parkway. According to FHP, the man was driving a sedan westbound on Marigold Avenue when, for an unknown reason, traveled off the road and struck a utility pole. After hitting the pole, investigators said the car then struck a signpost. Investigators said the man later died at the Poinciana Medical Center. FHP’s report shows the man was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. The accident remains under inv ..read more

One of the northbound lanes on Poinciana Blvd near US 192 has been closed due to a road depression, according to Toho Water Authority. Toho crews are in the process of investigating the depression. Once assessed a timeline for repairs will be issued. To avoid congestion, motorists are advised to seek alternate The post Northbound lane on Poinciana Blvd near US 192 is closed due to road depression, Toho Water Investigating appeared first on Positively Osceola ..read more

Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus will welcome community members to a special outdoor event on Saturday, May 22, for the Poinciana Community Resource Fair, hosted in partnership with Brandon Arrington, Chairman of the Osceola County Commission, The event will provide Poinciana community members and their families an opportunity to engage with a variety of Osceola County services to discover available community resources, and receive information about Valencia’s program offerings, both credit, and non-credit. From 9 a.m. to noon, Poinciana Campus staff will transform the courtyard and multipu ..read more

A 62-year-old Kissimmee man was fatally struck by a car early Saturday morning while attempting to cross John Young Parkway in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Florida Troopers said the crash took place around 2:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of John Young Parkway and The Oaks Boulevard. According to FHP, a 42-year-old Poinciana man was driving his sedan heading west on John Young Parkway when he struck the man, who was trying to cross from the south to the north side of the JYP. The pedestrian was not crossing in a crosswalk or at an intersection when he was h ..read more

On Wednesday Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the state will now target senior living communities with vaccines, with Osceola County on the list. According to the governor beginning on Thursday, health care workers will be administering coronavirus vaccinations to the Solivita retirement community near Poinciana from 8 am to 4 pm  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. “This is yet another part of our approach to vaccination which is, simply, seniors first. And we’re the only state in the country that’s done over a million reported vaccinations for seniors,” DeSantis said. At a news conferenc ..read more

The community is invited to learn about potential options for addressing capacity and safety needs along Poinciana Boulevard at a public information meeting scheduled for February 4, 2021. Osceola County is examining future traffic needs and evaluating alternatives to enhance safety along the roadway between Pleasant Hill Road and Trafalgar Boulevard. Alternatives will include adding lanes, accommodating bicycles and pedestrians, improving drainage and modifying traffic signals. The public meeting will provide an opportunity to view the alternatives and provide input. Following the public meet ..read more

Liberty High School for the 14th time came out on the right side of the battle of the boulevard, 22-7 over the Poinciana High School Eagles. The Eagles flew high in the first half, highlighted by Jalen Jarret’s 30+ touchdown run and consistent defense. Before the halftime break, the Eagles attempted a 34-yard field goal to extend the lead, but Poinciana would have none of that and blocked their attempt. Still, the first win for Poinciana in 14 years looked within reach with a 7-3 lead at halftime. It was the second half of the battle that laid Poinciana’s history-making dreams to rest. John Sm ..read more