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Kissimmee
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dry conditions have forced farmers and Witts End Farm Equine Rescue to deal with rising hay prices—up from $3 to $10.50—and limited feed as the Osceola County Fair and Livestock Show runs until Feb. 22. The center asks for donations and volunteer help to care for animals. Spectrum News 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County Fire Rescue is battling a 3 alarm brush fire near Intercession City on South Poinciana Boulevard, evacuating nearby buildings and urging drivers to avoid the area. Officials say further updates will come as the situation develops. WESH
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, Osceola County Fire Rescue reported a brush fire on Avenue A near Poinciana Blvd in Intercession City that prompted precautionary evacuations at a truck lot and restaurant depot and spread to a commercial nursery and partially burned a building. FOX 35 Orlando
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior co-captains of the Osceola Kowboys scored 53 points in a 90-52 win over Riverview Sarasota in an FHSAA quarterfinal on Saturday night at Nate Alexander Court. The team now stands at 22-5 and will host Tampa Plant for the regional semifinal next Saturday at 7 p.m. Positively Osceola
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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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Spiked Apple 5K
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Formosa Winery Tasting House — Registration required — Experience a fun-filled 5K run amidst the beautiful scenery of Formosa Winery.
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Osceola Magic vs. Long Island Nets
7-8 p.m. — Silver Spurs Arena — From $22.95 — Watch an exciting NBA G League matchup as the Osceola Magic face off against the Long Island Nets.
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