Nunn, Knox lead Poinciana Eagles past Panthers, 28-0 in Spring Football

Ernest Nunn scored three touchdowns and Akeem Knox rushed for 102 yards and a score as the Poinciana Eagles defeated the Gateway Panthers, 28-0, on Friday night.

It was an impressive showing on both sides of the ball for the Eagles, as they also pitched a shutout on defense – recording five quarterback sacks and eight tackles-forloss; while forcing three turnovers. “I really felt that our defense had a chance to be as good as last fall’s and I still feel that way,”

Poinciana coach Randy Beeken said. “We lost a lot of playmakers on offense and our quarterback situation is certainly unsettled. But tonight we played a back-up running back at quarterback and he threw two touchdown passes. So overall it was a good performance.”

Knox figures to play a key role in Poinciana’s offense next fall. After playing two seasons as a backup behind the Swint brothers and several other talented backs at Osceola High, Knox transferred to Poinciana before the spring semester started and is already penciled in as the Eagles featured back this spring.

“Akeem left, Akeem right, Akeem up the middle, you are going to see a lot of him in the fall,” Beeken said. “He is a tremendous talent and will be the focal point of our offense this year.” Knox’s 102 yards came on just 15 carries and he sat out the last quarter and a half with tightness in his hamstring.

Nunn, who had a solid sophomore season with 385 receiving yards and five touchdowns, looks to be an emerging star for the Eagles. He scored the Poinciana’s first touchdown in the second quarter – taking a reverse and racing 60 yards down the right sideline for a score. In the second half, he beat Gateway deep on a 40-yard touchdown pass and then split the secondary in the fourth quarter for a 26-yard score.

Wilgance Nezius, a backup running back last year, played the entire game at quarterback. “While the starting job at quarterback has not been decided, Wilgance did a great job in playing a new position. Regardless of what position he ends up at, he will be an important part of our team this year,” Beeken said.

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Osceola County’s Trasportation Summit in Kissimmee sets the stage for future road projects

Osceola County, in collaboration with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), the Florida Department of Transportation District 5, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and MetroPlan Orlando, hosted a highly anticipated Transportation Summit on Tuesday morning, May 9, at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

The event served as a platform for key government officials, transportation experts, and stakeholders to share insights about ongoing road projects, future plans, and the positive impact these initiatives will have on residents and visitors in and around Osceola County.

The event’s transportation keynote speakers were Osceola County Chairwoman and Commissioner for District Viviana Janer, MetroPlan Orlando Executive Director Gary Huttmann, Osceola County Deputy Manager Tawny Olore, FDOT Secretary from District 5 John Tyler, Executive Director and CEO from Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Nicola Liquori, and Central Florida Expressway Authority Executive Director Michelle Maikisch.

Mark A. Steiner, MD Cardiology Orlando Health

Orlando Health: preventing heart attacks: is it time to learn your calcium score?

If you’re wondering about your chances of having a heart attack over the next five years, a calcium score screening test could offer important insights. These tests, which have been around for more than a decade, measure the amount of calcium that has accumulated in your coronary arteries. They are quite good at predicting risk for heart attack and other cardiac problems. Most importantly, they can help your doctor recommend lifestyle changes and medications to reduce your risk.

When Should You Learn Your Calcium Score?

This isn’t one of those tests – like a colonoscopy, for example – that everyone is urged to get by a certain age. It’s based more on your individual health situation.