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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 10:56 a.m. yesterday, Kissimmee Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving at least four cars and seven people at the intersection of West Vine Street and North Thacker Avenue on U.S. 192—five individuals were taken to a nearby hospital—and all lanes remain closed as police direct traffic and investigate the scene. WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Robin Severance Lopez appeared in a hearing in Lake County to prove she met the $400,000 bond conditions for a felony racketeering case—her lawyer said additional funds must soon be verified as she remains detained. ClickOrlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida’s Board of Governors will meet on July 11 to choose a plan to start a non-profit group — the Commission for Public Higher Education — to review public colleges in six states. Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials said the new group will offer an alternative to the old accreditor that has clashed with state education leaders. Orlando Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Old Lake Wilson Road in Kissimmee experiences heavy backups near the I-4 overpass and will be widened from two to four lanes—adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and a second bridge to improve both traffic flow and emergency access. FDOT will begin its Moving I-4 Forward project this year while Osceola County plans to widen the south section in fiscal year 2027, though the exact start date is not yet set. Spectrum News 13
SPORTS NEWS
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Domino Club Event
6-8 p.m. — Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy friendly competition and great company at the Domino Club event.
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Welcome Baby Evie with Peppa Pig
12-4 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free event — Experience a magical day with Peppa Pig and celebrate the arrival of baby Evie with fun activities and exclusive episodes.
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Family Fun Day at Bigfoot Axe Throwers
5-9 p.m. — Bigfoot Axe Throwers and Rage Room — Free entry — Celebrate launch of the Splatter Paint Room with games and family activities.
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Christmas in July Celebration
5-7 p.m. — Margaritaville Resort Orlando — Free admission — Celebrate Christmas in summer with tropical tunes, festive fun, and complimentary margaritas.
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Back To School Jam 2025
10 AM – 1 PM — Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with music, games, and community fun before the school year starts.
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El Blachy Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — Perico Ripiao Latin Food — Ticket info available — Enjoy a vibrant night of music and dancing at this popular venue.
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Old Town Classic Car Show
3:00-7:30 p.m. — Old Town — Free entry — Experience the thrill with stunning muscle cars from 1964 and newer on display.
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Fiesta Mo Sa USA
9 a.m. — Events Center — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino-American friendship and entrepreneurship in the community.
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Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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