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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, 125 Osceola County students gathered at Embassy Suites in Kissimmee for the third annual Osceola Cooks! Culinary Competition — where they practiced tasks like a Waiter’s Relay, Knife Skills, and a Mystery Menu challenge. High school and technical college students networked with local hospitality leaders to gain hands-on experience for future careers in the industry. Around Osceola
- ➤ At Ivanhoe Brewing in Orlando, a few dozen participants ran in the second annual Every Child Should Be Protected 5K last Thursday at 6 p.m. and raised $2,750 for the Children’s Advocacy Center. Organizer Scottie Gallegos said the event, inspired by the loss of Kissimmee teen Madeline Soto, aims to raise awareness and support for child abuse victims — offering help through donations, prayer, or volunteering. Around Osceola
- ➤ Central Florida still struggles with a rising homeless population as a new camping ban makes it harder to accurately count those in need in our local Osceola and Seminole areas—reports show shelter beds are scarce and some individuals were arrested after being counted. Federal funding has supported programs like Orlando’s RUSH to help residents find longer-term housing, though advocates worry the true number remains much higher. ClickOrlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christina Grayson, whose daughter was killed by Kathan Guzman in 2022, said she fears for her life after the convicted murderer was mistakenly released from jail on Tuesday due to a clerical error—about five months into his sentence—and U.S. Marshals are now searching for him. WESH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Osceola Arts has begun work on a mural called The Garden Within at 219 to 231 Broadway downtown as part of the ARTisNOW Public Murals Project. Tampa-based artist Taylor Smith—known as Dreamweaver—is using aerosol paint to create vibrant images of wings and flowers that represent growth and renewal. Positively Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toho Water Authority hosted its first public forum Monday night at the Buenaventura Lakes Library to seek input on whether to keep adding fluoride to the drinking water, a process that costs $150,000 a year for 500,000 users. Authorities scheduled three more meetings—including one today at Poinciana Library at 4:30 p.m.—but state lawmakers are moving to ban water additives, which may render the discussions moot. Around Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
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Westgate Town Center Resort Stay
Fri, Apr 25 — 5 PM – Fri, May 2, 10 AM — Westgate Town Center, Kissimmee — Cost not specified — Enjoy a spacious one-bedroom stay just a mile from Walt Disney World with family-friendly amenities.
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Show Car Saturday Nights
7-10 p.m. — Promenade at Sunset Walk — Free admission — Celebrate automotive passion with live music and show cars every Saturday night.
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Caribbean Fusion Festival
12-7 p.m. — Kissimmee Lakefront Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, and activities for the whole family.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
May 3-4 — Silver Spurs Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks coming to life in a vibrant glow show.
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May the Fourth Market Celebration
12-6 p.m. — Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center — Free entry — Celebrate Star Wars with unique vendors and themed festivities in a galaxy far, far away.
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Cinco de Mayo Street Party
3-11:30 p.m. — Promenade at Sunset Walk — Free entry — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music and festivities at this vibrant street party.
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Belkis Martinez Concert
6 p.m. — FAMA GASTROBAR — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening as the Dama de las mil voces brings iconic imitations of famous artists to life.
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ProBox TV Contender Series: Lubin vs Holmes
4:30 PM — Silver Spurs Arena — Check local listings for ticket prices — Sparks will fly as hometown favorite Erickson Lubin faces off against undefeated Ardreal Holmes Jr. in an IBF Title Eliminator.
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Plancha Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Plancha — $130 per adult, $50 per child — Celebrate Mother's Day with a vibrant buffet featuring modern Latin-American cuisine in a scenic lakeside setting.
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