Good morning, Kissimmee.

An employee at Checkers in Kissimmee fatally shot a customer during a dispute over a food order at a restaurant near Old Town on West U.S. Highway 192 just after 10 p.m. Wednesday—Elijah Travis Mackey was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree premeditated murder.

Kissimmee Police arrested 33-year-old Melvin Rafael Pardo-Acevedo for first-degree murder with a firearm after a May 10 homicide at a North Central Avenue Apartment Complex—U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Polk County Sheriff's Office helped arrest him.

City Engineer David Gomez said the Connect Kissimmee project will narrow downtown Broadway from four lanes to two—an update after commissioners approved the plan in January that aims to add parking and wider sidewalks.

The $16 million project will delay construction from December 2025 to August 2026 and finish its first phase in summer 2028—officials are finalizing design details and traffic plans with FDOT.

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.

Rock & Brews Live Music Featuring Redline

8-11 p.m. — Rock & Brews — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with Redline at a local favorite venue.