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Kissimmee
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's Osceola County School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff reported a record 91.1% graduation rate for the 2024-2025 school year at local district schools, noting key improvements among various student groups and a rising trend in college enrollment due to the Osceola Prosper program. Positively Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County has launched a year-long America 250 celebration, starting with a patriotic transformation of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Kissimmee adorned with red, white, and blue bunting plus energy-efficient LED lighting; a Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6 in the courthouse's third-floor courtroom with more events to follow. Positively Osceola
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Osceola County Fair 2026
12 PM – 12 AM — Osceola Heritage Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy 10 days of classic family fun with carnival rides, fair food, and exciting livestock shows.
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Valentine's Day Dinner
4 p.m. — Vines by H — $85 per person — Enjoy a romantic three-course prix fixe menu in a modern upscale atmosphere.
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Fat Tuesday Street Party
5-9 p.m. — Promenade at Sunset Walk — Free entry — Celebrate Mardi Gras with festivities and fun at this lively street party.
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A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
8-10 p.m. — The Plaza Live — Varies — Experience the original tribute to Jimmy Buffett with a lively show dedicated to Parrot Head culture.
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Westside 5K Run/Walk
1:30-3:00 p.m. — 2551 Westside Blvd, Kissimmee, FL — Registration fee applicable — A great chance to get active and jumpstart your fitness goals with a scenic 5K run.
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Juan Carlos Pichardo Live Show
8:00 p.m. — Perico Ripiao Latin Food — Visit for tickets — Experience the performance of El Showman Mas Completo De Latinoamerica!
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El Flaco Y Su Norteño Live
9 PM — FONDA DULCE JESUS MIO ORLANDO — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Norteño music with El Flaco Y Su Norteño's energetic live performance.
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Father-Son Bonding Workshop
12-2 p.m. — Oak Street Park Community Center — Registration required — Engage in a fun video game tournament while strengthening bonds and communication skills.
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Southern Class Championships
March 13-15 — Grand Orlando Resort at Celebration — $118 entry fee — Compete for $17,000 in prizes over an exciting chess weekend.
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March for Meals St. Patrick's 5k Run & Walk
6:45-9:30 a.m. — Kissimmee Lakefront Park — $25 entry — Participate in a fun run to raise awareness about senior hunger.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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