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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Kissimmee Council — in partnership with The Osceola Chamber and presented by Positively Osceola — will host the Downtown Update at the Kissimmee Civic Center on August 21 to share key developments and projects shaping downtown. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the session running from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., and seats cost $15 while tables of eight are available for $150. Positively Osceola
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County schools are changing Exceptional Student Education services this school year by grouping many special needs students into general classrooms. Some parents have criticized the move while a few schools are set aside for students with the most severe challenges among over 13,000 affected. ClickOrlando
- ➤ With the new school year underway in Osceola County, the Early Learning Coalition advises parents to focus on overall health—ensuring regular check-ups, updated vaccinations, proper nutrition, and good sleep habits so students stay ready to learn. The group stresses that these measures are key for keeping children fit and focused throughout the school year. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The Osceola County School District is partnering with Smart Radar System— a Korean company in pedestrian detection— to test a new safety system on school buses that uses sensors to scan blind spots and the bus interior. The system costs about $5,000 per bus and will be installed on at least one bus by winter break. ClickOrlando
- ➤ Osceola County has launched the Families in Transition program to help students without a permanent home as the school year begins—providing unaccompanied youths ages 16—19 with help for paperwork and transportation so they can maintain their education. Director Rhonda McMahon said the program offers important support to give these students the stability they need. WFTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Attorney Monique Worrell filed a petition on August 12 to block political pressure on her office’s investigations—she asked the court to decide if grand jury secrecy laws prevent records from being released. She said her office will adopt new policies to keep criminal and administrative matters separate and protect its investigative process. FOX 35 Orlando
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Second-year Celebration Storm coach Chris Blanton said his team aims to win and reach the playoffs after nearly turning around last season—he moved quarterback Landon Yaw to receiver/running back and started Dai Dai Blackman at signal caller while key offensive and defensive players help build a stronger team culture. 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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