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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 'I Am Enough' 5K & Fun Run returns on May 2 at St. Cloud Lakefront Park to celebrate women’s health and empowerment, offering run/walk options with check-in at 5:30 a.m. and a 7:00 a.m. start (supported by Experience Kissimmee and Orlando Health). Positively Osceola
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Kissimmee Ford’s Garage location has used a commission pay model for nearly three years that adds a 20% service fee and pays servers as little as 1 cent an hour, though commissions lift earnings to minimum wage; the change has sparked online criticism (legal experts note guardrails). Orlando Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five local students earned scholarships from the Osceola Chamber’s Poinciana Council through community donations and an Osceola County Government Community Betterment Grant — they will be honored on April 21 at the Osceola Business Academy on the Poinciana High School campus. Positively Osceola
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The I Am Enough 5K & Fun Run/Walk will take place on May 2 in Kissimmee to celebrate women's health and community empowerment. Participants can check in at 5:30 a.m. and choose to run or walk the 5K course as music, games, and awards add to the festival atmosphere. Positively Osceola
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Second Sunday Car & Truck Show
11 AM – 2 PM — Promenade at Sunset Walk — Free entry — Explore a diverse collection of classic to modern cars and trucks while enjoying great music by DJ Scotty B.
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Grow Osceola: Smart Contracts for Smart Growth
10 AM – 12 PM — UCF Business Incubation Program - Kissimmee — Free entry — Learn how strong contracts can help clarify responsibilities and build a reliable business foundation.
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Live Music with Rafael Rodriguez
1-5 p.m. — Salty Rim Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live tunes by Rafael Rodriguez while sipping and savoring the ambiance at Margaritaville Resort Orlando.
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Freestyle Classics Dance Party
7-11 p.m. — Pargh Event Center — $30 GA, $360 VIP — Dance the night away to the greatest 80’s & 90’s freestyle hits spun live by top DJs.
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Orlando City B vs. Crown Legacy FC Parking
7-8 p.m. — Osceola County Stadium — $25 each — Book guaranteed parking for an exciting soccer match in Kissimmee.
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Cinco De Mayo Street Party
3-10 p.m. — Promenade at Sunset Walk — Free entry — Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with live music and fun festivities in Kissimmee.
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Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
12-2 p.m. — Old Florida Riverboat Company — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Mother’s Day with a brunch cruise featuring scenic views and live music.
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