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
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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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