Daily
Kissimmee
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida will ban SNAP benefits for buying soda, energy drinks, candy & ultra-processed desserts starting April 20. The new rule aims to help low-income households access healthier food options, according to the Department of Children and Families. FOX 35 Orlando
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On New Year's Eve, Kissimmee pet owners may ease animal stress during fireworks by following tips from Justin Steiner of The Dog Stop Oviedo, who advises creating a secure dark space and using a thunder jacket (while avoiding comforting anxious reactions) to help pets feel safe. WESH
- ➤ Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital will open a new two-story 20,000 sqft expansion in January with two cardiac catheterization labs and a 10-bed intensive care unit, and it will launch a robotic surgery program and 3D mammography to improve patient care, according to President Brian Wetzel. Positively Osceola
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Many national chain restaurants, including Applebee's and McDonald's (hours may vary), are open today to help locals ring in New Year's Day; check local listings for any updated information. WFTV
-
Pups & Pints Celebration
11 AM – 2 PM — Celebration Lakeside Park — Vendor applications open — Enjoy an action-packed day with Swift Paws and Puppy Painting for tail-wagging fun.
-
Pets on the Promenade
12-4 p.m. — Promenade at Sunset Walk — Free entry — Celebrate a day filled with pets and enjoy activities for furry friends and their humans.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Kissimmee
Welcome to the Daily Kissimmee, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kissimmee, Florida community. If you like the Daily Kissimmee, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kissimmee.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kissimmee and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Kissimmee
A free Kissimmee community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailykissimmee.com/sitemap