Good morning, Kissimmee.

Marcos Lopez and Robin Severance-Lopez are scheduled for private hearings next week for racketeering charges following their June arrests by Lake County law enforcement—Robin Severance-Lopez will have a motion hearing on August 20 at 1 p.m. to request removal of her GPS monitoring device.

Central Florida meteorologists say Erin will strengthen into a major hurricane by Sunday—models show increasing winds and rough surf near the Windward Islands and Puerto Rico.

Residents in areas at risk should stay alert for updates on potential impacts.

Last week ended Operation Best Foot Forward—a two-week pedestrian safety campaign that gathered 40 enforcement details in nine counties and 20 municipalities to issue 594 warnings and citations.

The campaign reached over 1 million broadcast viewers in the Orlando and Tampa news markets.

Gateway Panthers coach Marlin Roberts said his young team shows promise to break a seven-year streak of non-winning records by building on last season’s four wins and key returning players—three freshmen starters—and the team will start its season on August 15 in the Kickoff Classic while facing a competitive schedule.

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.

GUAGUANCO The Cuban Dance Social

9 PM — FAMA STEAKHOUSE — $15+ fee — Experience a vibrant night of Salsa, Bachata, and more at this energetic Cuban Dance Social.

Fandom Kissimmee

12-6 p.m. — Kissimmee Civic Center — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and sci-fi at this vibrant comic and collectibles convention.