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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a CVS on Pleasant Hill Road and John Young Parkway in Kissimmee caught fire in April and injured three people, investigators said the blaze was set on purpose and arrested Joao Marcelo Mendes Minillo—who was seen carrying ignitable liquid and had burn marks on his hands—while the store remains closed. ClickOrlando
- ➤ A shooting occurred Thursday night just before 9:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 3845 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee—no injuries were reported as Osceola County deputies reviewed video footage and collected evidence. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Osceola deputies are investigating a shooting at the McDonald’s at 3845 Pleasant Hill Road that happened late Monday night around 9:26 p.m.—gunfire caused visible damage to the building while no injuries were reported. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 84-year-old Ezequiel Barrera, last seen Thursday near his home on Gold Dust Circle and described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, bald with brown eyes, a mustache, and a walking cane—his missing gray 2017 Toyota Highlander, marked by a Colombian flag and a religious cross on its dashboard, was spotted Friday at 1:10 p.m. in Gibsonia, and anyone with information is urged to call 407-348-2222 or 911. ClickOrlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Osceola County School Board approved key assistant principal appointments on July 29, strengthening district leadership. Heather Miller will serve at Kissimmee Middle School and Lauren Osbourne at Tohopekaliga High School—adding experienced educators to their schools. Positively Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ District 3 County Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted the county's first government resource fair at Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus to connect residents with services in transportation, housing, and public safety—officials and experts shared updates on key projects like the Southport Connector Expressway PD&E Study and the Northeast Connector Expressway Study. Positively Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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