Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Kissimmee.
📰 Finance
A Kissimmee woman named Pamela Pontes Cordeiro Silva won a $2M prize from the Florida Lottery by buying a $10 SILVER STREAK scratch-off ticket at the Wawa on W.
Irlo Bronson Highway yesterday—she chose a one-time lump-sum payment of $1,195,000. The game offers more than $104M in total prizes and the retailer earned a $4,000 bonus commission—Florida Lottery said.
🏛️ Government
Osceola County officials project a surge in residents and urge careful planning to balance housing growth with protecting agricultural land—ranchers stress that preserving rural space will help sustain the cattle industry for future generations.
Commissioner Ricky Booth, a third-generation cattle rancher, said policies like urban growth boundaries and state programs will guide new development in the area.
🎉 Kissimmee Events
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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.
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.
Mondays Suck Improv Show
7-9 p.m. — 1881 Restaurant & Bar — Entry fee may apply — Enjoy a hilariously spontaneous live improv comedy experience on a Monday night.
Island H2O Water Park: Fast Track Ticket
12 AM — Island H2O Water Park — Ticket prices vary — Dive into family fun with over 20 rides and attractions at this exciting water park.
Island Nights Summer Party
8 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Island H2O Water Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with vibrant Island Nights featuring fun events every Saturday night.
2025 Florida State Finals
June 11-15 — Osceola Heritage Park — Registration fees apply — Experience the excitement of competitive barrel racing at the largest state finals event.
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