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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Kissimmee can join several free Easter events this weekend with egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, live entertainment and family games at venues like Downtown Main Street, Kissimmee Valley Feed and Old Town—activities designed for both kids and pets. On Easter Sunday after service at Conquer Church, additional fun with crafts, games and treats will be offered for all ages. Around Osceola
- ➤ The Osceola Council on Aging will host its annual Spring Community Resource Expo on Wednesday, April 23rd from 1—5 p.m. at the BEV Center on the OCOA campus in Kissimmee—hundreds of community members will learn about local programs, services, and vendors offering health and aging resources while also having a chance to win prizes. Around Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the St. Cloud City Council meeting on Thursday, Will Hawthorne from Central Florida Expressway Authority shared plans for over 50 miles of toll road projects in Osceola County, including a Poinciana Parkway extension and studies for new connectors. The council also approved an ordinance to ban high-speed motorized devices on trails and marked plans for the Heritage at Cross Prairie development and a new ABC Fine Wine and Spirits store near a school. Around Osceola
- ➤ OUC opened its largest solar energy center at Harmony II and Storey Bend on 600-acre sites along Nova Road east of St. Cloud, doubling its solar capacity to 271.5 megawatts to power about 50,000 typical homes under a 20-year power purchase agreement signed with AdventHealth and Comcast NBCUniversal. LYNX invited qualified non-profits in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties (with budgets under $1.5 million) to apply for one of eight Public Service Bus spots with applications open until 5 p.m. May 1, and Osceola School District received high financial ratings from Moody's and Fitch that affirm its sound fiscal practices. Around Osceola
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital reached a milestone this week by topping out its new 20,000-square-foot expansion that will add a 10-bed ICU and two cardiac catheter labs—an upgrade to serve local patients better. The expansion on the hospital campus' northwest corner will open in January 2026—bringing a relocated helipad and extra parking for growing needs. Positively 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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Payroll Congress and Expo
9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore innovative payroll solutions and HR management strategies at this comprehensive conference.
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