Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is scheduled for a court hearing today at noon in Lake County as his attorney moves to reduce his $1 million bond and adjust his GPS conditions following his arrest on June 5 for charges of racketeering & conspiracy. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was granted $1 million bond total on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering after spending a night in Lake County Jail — he must now surrender his passport and firearms, be monitored by GPS, have no contact with four co-defendants, and his next court date is on June 30. Around Osceola
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Osceola Arts has launched a five-wall mural project at the Orange Gardens Community Center in Kissimmee that brings the community's past and future to life. Local artist Deivis Sanchez is creating vibrant scenes like a sun and hummingbird—each wall tells a part of the community's story. Positively Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kissimmee Utility Authority earned national recognition after receiving the E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award at the APPA conference in New Orleans. The utility, which serves nearly 97,000 customers in Osceola County, was honored for its reliable service and community programs—such as its Good Neighbor Fund. Positively Osceola
- ➤ Osceola County Chairwoman and District 2 Commissioner Viviana Janer highlighted the county’s past and future in a recent episode of her video series (Vibing with Viviana) filmed at Pioneer Village, where she showed historic school replicas and promoted the free Osceola Prosper program. She invited locals to attend Pioneer Day on November 8 and urged upcoming graduates to apply for free college or technical education, noting that the program has already helped more than 7,000 students. Positively Osceola
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Grow Osceola: 7 Deadly Sins of IT Security
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Freestyle / Old School Brunch Party 2
1-6 p.m. — FUMA Lounge — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively brunch party with freestyle old school vibes and good company.
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Tribute to Stevie Wonder
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Beginners Salsa Dance Class for Seniors
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Monumental Fourth Of July Celebration
7-9:30 p.m. — Kissimmee Lakefront Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music, and family fun in downtown Kissimmee.
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