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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on August 13 arrested Jamika Spencer, 29, and Nicholas Rivera, 33 for vehicle burglaries at H2O Water Park this summer—recovering a two-year-old child found safe in their grey Hyundai during the takedown—with the suspects set to face charges for burglary to a conveyance and child neglect. Positively Osceola
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park is expected to add $2 billion to the Central Florida economy this year after it has created 65,000 construction jobs and 17,000 permanent positions, according to a University of Central Florida study led by economist Sean Snaith — further boosting local business and construction sectors. FOX 35 Orlando
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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FSTEC Conference
1 PM – 5 PM — Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore the latest innovations in foodservice technology and network with industry leaders.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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