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Kissimmee
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Kissimmee is hosting Dinner With a Veteran on Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Chambers Park Community Center — the free event will honor veterans and offer a chance to connect. Registration is open for Youth Basketball Recreational Leagues at Denn John Middle School with Tuesday and Thursday practices and Saturday games from October through March, and the city is also offering a free Sweet Sixteens program at Chambers Park Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help teens build leadership skills. Around Osceola
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Kissimmee have launched a neighborhood watch style safety coalition to share information with law enforcement and emergency management, protecting employees, visitors and the tourism industry. Jim Nickels from Calypso Cay Way Holiday Inn Express said the group is calling for more participation—members can join via WhatsApp and expect Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon to speak at an upcoming meeting. ClickOrlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eight friends led by Ruzaidi Villafane began a weekly salsa social at 3 Sisters Speakeasy in Kissimmee in August 2021, drawing on cherished childhood memories of dancing with her grandmother. Dozens join every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. as DJ N.O. Norman Rodriguez plays live music—unifying locals across all walks of life. Spectrum News 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Osceola School District met at Neptune Middle School last week for Rep. Paula Stark’s fourth Build-A-Bill competition where they presented legislative bills. The winning team of Carly Lech, Lucy Graham and Elysmar Francois earned top marks for their bill—Student Mental Health Act—which would require free breaks between classes and will be filed for the 2026 session. Around Osceola
- ➤ Florida's Department of Education will require teachers statewide to complete human trafficking awareness training following House Bill 1237 Chapter 2025-65, with a free curriculum to be identified by Dec. 1. Osceola County schools say they are waiting for state guidance to meet the law's requirements (modern slavery). Around Osceola
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FDOT is asking for public input on planned fixes to Orange Blossom Trail from Mary Louis Lane near the old Tupperware spot down to Old Dixie Highway—its work includes repaving lanes and updating traffic signals. An in-person open house will be held on Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hart Memorial Library in downtown Kissimmee—attendees may also join an online webinar to submit comments by Oct. 27. Around Osceola
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Central Florida survivor Jasmine Chavis and Orlando Health’s oncologist Dr. Ana Cuesta Fernandez discussed her early detection journey on WESH2. They stressed that knowing your body and family history is crucial for spotting cancer early—information that can save lives. WESH
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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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Generations Retreat 2025
8 PM – 4 PM — 2513 Shanti Dr, Kissimmee, FL — Early bird $300, $100 deposit — Experience a Spirit-filled weekend of deep ministry, vibrant fellowship, and unforgettable fun.
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The Bingo Experience: Kissimmee Edition
7-10 p.m. — Sun On the Beach — Early bird tickets available — Embrace the fun with a lively bingo night featuring music, games, and laughter.
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~ Les Brown
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