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Friday, September 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The School District of Osceola County has scheduled commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026 between May 18 and June 24, while county officials celebrated the recent ribbon cutting of Pinnacle at the Wesleyan, a new 96-unit affordable housing community near Hoagland Boulevard with units available for occupancy in 2025. An online address tool developed by the Four Corners Task Force will help residents find county services, and St. Cloud Parks and Rec earned four awards for event marketing as Nemours Children’s Health named Dr. Robert Snyder as Chief of Florida Primary Care to oversee 19 clinics. Around Osceola
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Osceola Prosper program, launched in 2022, offers free associate degrees and technical training to local high school graduates and helped 1,100 students earn their degrees while lifting the county’s college-going rate to third in the state. The county commission approved $10.4 million on Sept.15 to fund Phase Four of the program—supporting students balancing work and family as they pursue higher education. Spectrum News 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veterans are warned about scammers who use fake VA letters, phone calls, and texts to demand quick payment for alleged overpayments + their messages mimic official VA communications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows veteran unemployment is low while the Orlando VA Home-Based Primary Care program, serving veterans in Osceola, cuts emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Around Osceola
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With school in session, parents in Kissimmee are on alert for head lice that can cause itching and discomfort—experts say FDA-approved treatments work well and that children can stay in class while treatment begins. Families are advised to follow CDC guidance on washing clothing and cleaning shared items to control infestations. WESH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The B.A.S.S. pro fishing tour said it will open its Open series 2026 schedule on the Kissimmee chain with the High School/Junior series on January 18, the College series on January 22 to 23, and Division 1 events on January 29 to 31 at Lake Tohopekaliga—events that will help competitors move to higher tournaments like the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier Series later in the season—providing a new step for rising pros. Around Osceola
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Blippi: Join the Band Tour
2-3:30 p.m. — Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of music with Blippi and friends in a family-friendly show.
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MSCI Florida Chapter 2025 Networking Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center — Registration required — Network with professionals in a beautiful resort setting while enjoying an evening in Kissimmee.
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25th Annual Shirley Rogers’ Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
7 a.m. — Celebration Golf Club — $275 entry fee — Participate in a golf tournament supporting scholarship awards with breakfast, lunch, and raffles.
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Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Event
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Gatorland — Included with admission — Enjoy a fun-filled family Halloween event with interactive experiences and character meet-and-greets.
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