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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Give Kids The World Village named Caroline Schumacher as its next president and chief executive officer and she will return in June after nearly two decades of service to lead the nonprofit—continuing a legacy of compassionate leadership. Her selection followed a nationwide search to support free vacations for critically ill children and their families. Positively Osceola
- ➤ Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its free bilingual 2025 Osceola Hurricane Guide to help families prepare for an above-average storm season while Gov. DeSantis’ new 'Leaving the scene' law will take effect on Oct. 1 to hold drivers financially responsible for their damage. St. Cloud will hold free grant training sessions on May 14 and May 28, local poet Danielle Klahr debuted her collection Beneath the Palms, and Gatorland Global became an official nonprofit—news for residents to note. Around Osceola
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud nurse Nia Ayers, 24, turned herself in on May 7 after home surveillance footage showed her repeatedly shaking and pinching an 18-year-old disabled woman with cerebral palsy, and she is now held without bond at Osceola County jail (the victim's injuries were first noticed by her mother on May 3). FOX 35 Orlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Momo Sutton — a senior at Osceola School for the Arts and a nationally-ranked Paralympic swimmer — had her poem 'In Christina’s Wake' published in the 13th annual anthology INSPIRED by local nonprofit Page 15. The event honoring young authors was held on May 8 and showcased work that reflects her view on disability representation in media. Around Osceola
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last week, NUC University Florida Technical College opened its new School of Nursing at its Kissimmee campus to help ease the growing healthcare gap in the region. The program features a simulation lab + a nursing skills lab + a pharmacology lab and was supported by local leaders including the mayor, who declared April 24 as NUC University School of Nursing Day to honor 40 years of community service. Around Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ District 3 Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington purchased livestock raised by 4‑H student exhibitors at this year's fair using Betterment Grant funds (including students Jenna, Josie, and Michaela) and donated the processed meat to local groups (Osceola Council on Aging and St. Rose of Lima Church) to support families and seniors. Positively Osceola
- ➤ Osceola County held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service Tuesday morning at Osceola Heritage Park to honor nine officers who died in the line of duty since 1933 — the ceremony included a helicopter flyover, a 21-gun salute, and the playing of Taps and Amazing Grace by a bugler and bagpiper. Around Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Asian Culture Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ocoee Lakeshore Center — Free entry — Celebrate the rich heritage of Asia with cultural performances and delicious cuisine.
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2025 Florida Homeschool Convention
9 p.m. – 7 p.m. — Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center — Check website for registration fees — Join Andrew Pudewa for sessions that inspire and equip homeschooling families.
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Import Car Show
4-9 p.m. — Old Town — Free entry — Showcase your show-quality import cars and enjoy an evening filled with automotive passion.
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Grow Osceola: EI+AI Workshop
9-11 a.m. — UCF Business Incubation Program - Kissimmee — Free entry — Explore the intersection of AI and Emotional Intelligence to enhance your business success.
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Silver Spurs Rodeo
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Silver Spurs Arena — $15-$35 — Dust off your boots for an exciting rodeo showcasing cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes.
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Premiere Orlando Beauty Show
6 AM – 1 PM — Orange County Convention Center — Admission varies — Explore the latest innovations in the beauty industry at the largest beauty show in the U.S.
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