Good morning, Kissimmee.

Local Silver Spurs Club elected Osceola native Henry Thacker as Big Boss for the 2026 to 2027 term, making him the first whose parents both led the club.

The club will hold Boots, Bulls and Barrels—bull riding and barrel racing—on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate Western heritage.

Universal Studios will close its Fast & Furious Supercharged ride on Aug.

16 to make way for the upcoming Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift coaster, which will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit that closed last year. Universal teased a special look at the new coaster soon.

Universal Orlando announced that the Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins lagoon show will run at Halloween Horror Nights (Aug.

28–Nov. 1) with water projections, lighting effects, and music from the series. The event is part of a broader lineup featuring themed haunted houses and scare zones that promise a thrilling experience.

The School District of Osceola County was named as one of Florida’s first Guy Harvey Conservation Districts for the 2025–2026 school year by the Guy Harvey Foundation, recognizing its environmental education and teacher training programs + its commitment to hands-on learning that prepares students for future conservation work.

Trooper Steve Montiero will end his nearly nine-year run on News 6 on July 31 and begin serving as Apopka's Director of Public Information mid-August; he is the market's only Traffic Safety Expert known for informing drivers about road safety.

Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining event returns next month and will feature 188 restaurants offering a three-course menu from Aug.

14 to Sep. 30 at fixed prices of $40 or $60 (including new picks like a Michelin star restaurant and a private pickleball restaurant) while supporting local nonprofits.

Osceola County native Caden Scarborough pitched a scoreless inning at the MLB All-Star Futures Game Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.

The 21-year-old Harmony High School graduate, recovering from surgery (to remove malignant melanoma), struck out key prospects and maintained his status as one of the Texas Rangers’ top pitching prospects.

Pirate and Mermaid Festival

1-9 p.m. — Violet's Venom Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a day filled with swashbuckling adventures and magical ocean vibes for the whole family.

Kissimmee Back to School Jam

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center — Free entry — A family-friendly event offering free back-to-school supplies to help students prepare for the upcoming year.