🌱 How will Poinciana’s new football district change local rivalries?

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• How will Poinciana’s new football district change local rivalries?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
• Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FHSAA releases final 2026-28 football districts (aroundosceola.com) — Poinciana High’s football team will compete in Class 6A, District 9 alongside Davenport, George Jenkins, Haines City, Ridge and Winter Haven in the FHSAA’s 2026–28 alignment. The change puts Poinciana back into district play for the first time since 2021, shaping future rivalries and playoff paths for local fans.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• City Commission Meeting
  Haines City, FL Calendar , 620 E. Main St , Haines City
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The 789s Duo & Taps n' Corks
  Taps & Corks , 125 W Bay St , Davenport
  6:00 pm
• Stitches of Love
  BellaTrae at Championsgate , 8411 Riverdale Ln , Davenport
  6:00 pm
• The 789s Duo @ Taps & Corks
  Taps & Corks , 125 W Bay St , Davenport
  6:00 pm
• City of Haines City's Centennial Celebration Gala
  Lake Eva Event Center , 799 Johns Ave , Haines City
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Bilingual Family Time in Haines City
  Haines City Public Library , 111 N 6th St , Haines City
  11:00 am
• Bilingual Family Time/Tiempo Familiar Bilingue
  Haines City Public Library , 111 N 6th St , Haines City
  11:00 am
• PokemonGo in the Park
  Lake Eva Community Park , 555 Ledwith Ave , Haines City
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• U-Pick Oranges at Ridge Island Groves (Haines City)
  Ridge Island Groves , 6000 Old Polk City Rd , Haines City
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Baby Lapsit Time at Haines City Public Library
  Haines City Public Library , 111 N 6th St , Haines City
  10:30 am
• Baby Lapsit Time
  Haines City Public Library , 111 N 6th St , Haines City
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Davenport

• Davenport nurse stabbed, killed by former roommate, deputies say (fox35orlando.com)
• James Thomas 'Tom' Mohler (newsandreviewonline.com)
• Legal Public Notices 12/17/25 (orlandoweekly.com)

Haines City

• Centennial Celebration on the Ridge Brings Haines City Together for 100-Year Milestone (dailyridge.com)
• Haines City Commissioner's Wages Temporarily Garnishment Due To Bad Debt (dailyridge.com)

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