Good morning, Kissimmee.

On Aug. 1, the Osceola News-Gazette earned 11 statewide journalism honors including three first-place awards at the Florida Press Association conference held in Port Charlotte—recognizing achievements in sports, photography and breaking news—demonstrating the paper’s strong local reporting for 2024.

Osceola Arts launched the ARTisNOW project that turns downtown Kissimmee into an outdoor art gallery with nearly 30 murals—each with a QR code plaque that shows a zoomable map—for a free walking tour.

Brian Camacho said the project began in 2019 under Marilyn Cortes-Lovato’s leadership and building owners and selected artists will work together to create new murals for at least two years.

Officials in Osceola County’s School District plan to add radar sensors to school buses to detect if a student goes under or near a bus—tests showed the system alerts drivers with audio and visual warnings.

The district’s director said more buses will receive the sensors in the coming months—this phased approach will help keep students safe.

Osceola School District is launching MyReaXiumApp—its new digital bus rider management system—for this school year to improve bus tracking and safety.

Parents will receive an email invitation this week to register the app and access real-time ridership updates.

Kissimmee City Commission approved a revised noise ordinance Tuesday that limits business noise to 85 decibels from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., 70 decibels from 10 p.m. to midnight and 65 decibels with no speakers from midnight to 7 a.m.—the rules went into effect immediately.

Late-night business PA’L Callejon said the changes let it stay open longer while keeping noise down.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office installed 32 new speed cameras at 16 school zones to catch drivers who exceed the limit by 11 mph and mail a $98 citation that rises to $198 if unpaid—no points will be added to driving records.

Full enforcement will start when classes resume on Aug. 11.

The Osceola Council on Aging’s Weinberg Adult Day Health Center now welcomes seniors for weekday care from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—offering nutritious meals, medication help, and group activities.

Families without a waiting list can call 407-483-1494 to enroll their loved ones and ease caregiver stress—ensuring a safe, engaging environment.

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.

Orlando PPA Challenger Pickleball Tournament

Sep 4-7 — Orange Lake Resort — Prize pool of $10k — Compete in a thrilling professional and amateur pickleball series.

El Rubio Acordeon Concert

6 PM - 12 AM — Sajoma Latin Fusion — Ticket purchase required — Experience a vibrant evening of Latin music and dance with El Rubio Acordeon.