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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Kissimmee can join the Find Waldo Local scavenger hunt at 25 participating businesses until Aug.2+ they will collect stamps to earn entry into a prize drawing, and a party will be held at White Rose Books & More on Aug.9 from 1-4 p.m. Around Osceola
- ➤ The Osceola Council on Aging expanded its Meals on Wheels program after serving over 103,000 meals in 2024 and is now seeking more corporate teams and volunteers to help deliver food to seniors and disabled adults. The program, with a 50-year history of community support, partners with groups such as the Osceola County Sheriff's Department — ensuring isolated residents receive vital care. Around Osceola
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kissimmee police arrested two men on child sexual abuse material charges—one a 21-year-old facing 100 felony counts for storing and sharing child and animal abuse material after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and another a 35-year-old charged with 10 counts of possession—while a 37-year-old man is held without bond on a first-degree murder charge for fatally shooting a man near the Ambassador Inn and a 30-year-old Poinciana woman faces DUI manslaughter charges for causing a fatal crash on South Poinciana Boulevard. Around Osceola
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Education Foundation of Osceola County has launched its annual school supply drive that runs through August 31 to help students get the supplies they need—donors who contribute $25 can enter a raffle to win $5,000 in cash. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The University of Central Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities will host seminars to help children with autism and their families transition to middle and high school. WESH 2’s Sanika Dange and autism specialist Lisa Roberts discussed the Transition JUMPSTART program—which offers free resources to families in Central Florida. WESH
- ➤ Local organizations will offer free back-to-school supplies and events for students and families starting July 26. The events include a LearningHub ribbon cutting at Advent Health, supply giveaways by AVOS & Kingdom Life and a community jam at Chambers Park, a Verizon Wireless backpack giveaway on July 27 in Osceola County, and a Salvation Army bash at Osceola Heritage Park on July 30 — all designed to help ease the start of the school year. Around Osceola
- ➤ Scientists say that 85% of a child’s brain is built by age 4 — so the free VPK program by the Early Learning Coalition in Osceola County teaches more than just ABCs to help kids get ready for school. CEO Amanda Kelkenberg said the new 'More Than' campaign is aimed at boosting enrollment, and local educators report that many students are already showing strong reading skills. Around Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Toho Water Authority issued a boil water advisory on Thursday for some Sunbridge customers along Cyrlis Drive due to a power outage at a water treatment plant. Residents were told to boil their water for one minute before use and the utility said it will update on Saturday. Around Osceola
- ➤ State Senator Kristen Arrington (D-Kissimmee) announced over $13 million in funding for 18 projects in Central Florida as part of the 2025-2026 state budget, with major allocations including $6 million for a new roadway link and funds for flood control, community centers, and education programs (pending final approval from the Governor). Positively Osceola
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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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Mufasa, The Lion King Screening
1-4 p.m. — Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Mufasa The Lion King with free popcorn and crafts.
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Freestyle Concert Series: Throwback Thursday Edition
9 PM — Sun On the Beach — General Admission $10, VIP $20 & $25 — Enjoy live performances from Fascination and guest DJs at this nostalgic concert.
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Kissimmee Florida Construction Live Auction
9:00 AM – 12:59 AM — Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. — Bidding costs vary — Bid on heavy construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment at this exciting auction event.
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