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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Osceola County are worried about students' safety at Neptune Middle School as a construction project has closed the sidewalk—Tayri Cross said she will not allow her son to walk until conditions improve. The county has kept marked crosswalks and increased deputy patrols while the work will continue until summer 2027. WESH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County district officials say they are in a good spot with teachers as the school year begins and are handling a shortfall of about a dozen bus drivers by combining routes and making extra trips—currently ensuring that all bus routes are covered. A new bus tracking app called MyReaXium lets parents see when their child boards and leaves the bus in real time. ClickOrlando
- ➤ Classes in Osceola County Public Schools have begun with the launch of two new school websites for District 2 (Cross Prairie and PM Wells Center for Academic Excellence) and a bus tracking app called ReaXium (which lets parents see when their children board and leave the bus). Parents can download the app to get real-time alerts for safe school travel. WFTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday in the eastern Atlantic and is forecast to become the season’s first hurricane—possibly reaching major status later this week—with early models showing a northward turn that may keep it away from Central Florida while forecasters monitor its track closely. FOX 35 Orlando
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ WESH 2's Jason Guy and certified financial planner Reshell Smith shared back-to-school budgeting tips today—families are encouraged to set aside a sinking fund for extracurricular expenses like sports, field trips, and travel costs to prevent unexpected spending. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Osceola County Supervisor of Elections announced today a contest for K-12 students to submit artwork for the 2026-2027 calendar that will include essential voter information. The entry deadline is October 14 and a public gallery with community voting is set for November 4 at 2570 Partin Settlement Road in Kissimmee. Positively Osceola
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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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Orlando PPA Challenger Pickleball Tournament
Sep 4-7 — Orange Lake Resort — Prize pool of $10k — Compete in a thrilling professional and amateur pickleball series.
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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.
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