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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 75-year-old Orlando man died and two Kissimmee residents were hurt when a 35-year-old Orlando Tesla driver lost control on Wetherbee Road at 2:30 p.m. Saturday while trying to pass a slow vehicle and hit a LYNX bus that overturned briefly, with the bus driver and a passenger taken to hospital plus the Tesla driver suffering serious injuries. Around Osceola
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PrideFest Kissimmee will return to downtown at the Civic Center on May 31 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.—presented by Experience Kissimmee with support from KUA and Toho Water Authority, the event will feature live acts by The Bettys, Kissimmee Queens, and the Orlando Gay Chorus—and will offer Glow in the Dark Bingo for adults, face painting, and vendor booths. Positively Osceola
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Local 32-year-old Pamela Pontes Cordeiro Silva turned a $10 ticket from the Wawa on W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway into a $2 million win from the SILVER STREAK Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee this week — she chose a one-time lump-sum payment of $1,195,000 while the retailer earned a $4,000 bonus commission. Positively Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office—led by Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez—ran the final leg of the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida last Friday, covering 5.5 miles from downtown Celebration to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Chief Deputy Dan Weiss later expressed pride in the agency's ongoing support for Special Olympics Florida and thanked the community and partner divisions for their help along the route. Positively Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 3,500 Special Olympics athletes competed in Kissimmee at the Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games, held May 16th and 17th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and USTA National Campus at Walt Disney World Resort—where they played seven sports including track and field, basketball, soccer, bocce, cycling, cheerleading and tennis. Positively Osceola
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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