Good morning, Kissimmee.

Army veteran Helen 'Dottie' Adams and her husband John have run their nonprofit Connecting the Dots for Veterans for the past year to help veterans with disabilities gather the paperwork needed for claims—Dottie said the initiative prepares veterans for a smooth benefits process amid increased demand from the new PACT Act.

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies arrested Code Enforcement Officer Vanessa Ramon (37) for allegedly stealing a package with a $600 cellphone from a St. Cloud home on April 16.

Vanessa Ramon, an Osceola County Code Enforcement Officer, was arrested on Wednesday after surveillance video showed her stealing a package with a $600 cell phone from a St. Cloud home on Maple Tree Lane while on duty, and she now faces a grand theft charge—a third-degree felony.

Meteorologist Eric Burris surprised his former band director, Todd Leighton, during Teacher Appreciation Week at Celebration K-8 School in Kissimmee — he said Leighton taught him leadership and life skills when he was a student at Lake Howell High School.

Burris expressed his gratitude by honoring the mentor who helped shape his career as both a man and a teacher.

The Boone Braves beat the St. Cloud Bulldogs 4-2 in a Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal game, ending St. Cloud’s season at 21-6.

Boone will play Jupiter in a regional semifinal while Coach Ray Whobrey said his team did not get the key hit when needed—marking the end of a season that included a district championship and strong extra base hits.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Island H2O Summer Kick-Off Event

10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Island H2O Water Park — Parking $10, food additional — Splash into summer with over 20 fun water activities for all ages.