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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters responded around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday to a large house on Alice Boulevard in Kissimmee that was engulfed in flames, and the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause as neighbors (like Andria Adkins) reported recent trespassing near the property.  WFTV

CRIME NEWS

  • Richard Rosario (49), a Kissimmee man freed after a wrongful conviction in a 1996 murder case, was arrested on July 31 in Osceola County on charges of attempted murder when he allegedly fired at a sedan on South Poinciana Boulevard near Crescent Lakes Way on July 29.  Around Osceola
  • A 17-year-old girl was reported missing from the Sun Lake Court area of Osceola County and the sheriff’s office described her as 5 feet, 4 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes — anyone with information is urged to contact them immediately by calling 407-348-2222 or 911.  ClickOrlando

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Kissimmee city commissioners will ratify an agreement with the firefighters’ union that changes shifts and starts a new fire assessment fee on Oct 1 to fund hiring and training; the fee is expected to raise over $6.1 million and reduce workweeks from 56 to 42 hours—Fire Chief Jim Walls said the new schedule is planned to begin next April.  ClickOrlando

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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