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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tawny Olore, the former deputy county manager for transportation, is now the CEO of the Florida Semiconductor Engine tasked with building a microtechnology research and manufacturing center in NeoCity—this project is funded by a $160 million ten-year award from the National Science Foundation and will work with partners like UCF and Valencia College. She said the project will take time as it brings semiconductor work onshore and builds a new team in a field where most research is done overseas. Around Osceola
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Education Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary at its annual awards ceremony in Osceola County by giving 582 scholarships and launching the '40 for 40 Scholarship' to honor 40 students—helping local graduates move forward in their studies. Positively Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS and county leaders broke ground on the new $13.8 million Fire Station 43 site in Campbell City, starting construction on a facility to expand space for firefighter operations and paramedic training. The new station is located less than 1 mile from the current Broad Street facility and will be built to meet Florida Green Building Coalition standards—boosting emergency services capacity in the area. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The public boat ramp at Chisholm Park will close on Monday, April 28 while crews begin improvements — including upgraded safety railings and a rebuilt ramp — that will finish before July 4, St. Cloud said. Starting Saturday, April 26, Osceola County will offer property inspections from 8 a.m. to noon and launch a new web-based permit notification system — which sends real-time alerts about local developments — to help residents stay informed. Around Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Old Town Kissimmee Themed Car Show
5-9 p.m. — Old Town — Free entry — Rev up your engines at a themed car show with live music every Wednesday night.
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