Good morning, Kissimmee.

DT Minich, the president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, was named to the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors and will serve until June 2026 — he is the first from Experience Kissimmee to join the board to shape state tourism.

Valencia College received a $100,000 grant from Walt Disney World to support its VCentials initiative addressing student food insecurity, and the Postal Service marked its 250th anniversary with special events and contests.

A 27-year-old Kissimmee resident died when she was struck by a car on US-192 near Westside Boulevard shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday — the driver, a 45-year-old from Clermont, swerved to avoid a collision and was not injured.

Joao Marcelo Mendes Minillo was indicted on a felony arson charge for setting fire to a CVS in Osceola County on April 17, which sent one person to the hospital and injured two others — surveillance footage and physical evidence linked him to the incident.

Parents in Kissimmee can attend several free Back to School events in Central Florida where free school supplies, food + games will be offered; one event begins Aug.

2 at Bridgeprep Academy in St. Cloud and other community centers and churches will also provide support for students.

Effective today in Osceola County, families can shop tax-free for school supplies, clothing, and eligible items with limits like $100 for clothes and $50 for supplies, saving 7.5% on qualifying purchases while back-to-school sales boost savings—lawmakers also set a new tax holiday for hunting, fishing and camping items from Sept. 8 to Dec. 31 and made several safety items permanently tax-free.

Fiesta Mo Sa USA

9 a.m. — Events Center — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino-American friendship and entrepreneurship in the community.

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.

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.

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.

Grow Osceola: Unlock Your CRM's Potential

9-11 a.m. — UCF Business Incubation Program - Kissimmee — Free admission — Discover how to enhance your CRM for greater business growth with hands-on training.