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Kissimmee
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Osceola County Environment and Public Lands has launched self-service kayak rentals at Steffee Landing in Shingle Creek Regional Park. Residents and visitors can unlock a kayak by scanning a QR code at an on-site kiosk from sunrise to sunset — an instructional video helps first-time paddlers get started. Positively Osceola
- ➤ Osceola REALTORS volunteers partnered with the cities of Kissimmee — and St. Cloud to clean two local lakes and waterways, collecting 107 pounds of trash as part of a statewide cleanup initiative. Their teamwork helped protect Florida’s natural beauty. Positively Osceola
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy showers are moving into Central Florida this afternoon ahead of a cold front that will bring strong but weakening storms with rain tapering by 11:00 (temperatures in some areas have dropped to the low seventies) and forecast shows highs returning to the low eighties today with lows in the sixties. A tropical wave, Invest 98L, has a 70% chance to develop into a tropical storm by midweek as models show it slowing down and moving west at 20 to 25 mph (forecasters are tracking it for potential intensification). WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FDOT will close ChampionsGate Boulevard and its left-turn lanes nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. from October 21 through 23 for bridge work on the eastbound I-4 span—drivers will follow posted detour signs when exiting I-4. WFTV
- ➤ The Kissimmee Fire Department has completed its new Training Pavilion at the Public Safety Training Facility—designed to boost firefighter readiness and expand emergency response with specialized courses and a stand-alone decontamination building funded by a State of Florida Criminal Justice Grant—and the facility is now in use. Positively Osceola
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Sushi Making Class with Chef Mark
7-9 p.m. — The Roque Pub — Cooking class fees apply — Learn to make authentic sushi in a fun, hands-on environment with expert guidance.
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Old Town's Spooktacular Halloween Bash
5-9 p.m. — Old Town — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with Trunk or Treat and thrilling activities for little ghouls and goblins.
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ASL Saturdays at SeaWorld
All day — SeaWorld Orlando — Park admission required — Enjoy ASL interpreted shows and accessible attractions for a memorable experience.
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Praise n' Skate
6-9 p.m. — Skate Reflections — $15 at the door — Groove to uplifting Christian music while skating or enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
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Pioneer Day Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek — Free entry — Celebrate local history with arts, crafts, and market vendors at the 33rd Pioneer Day.
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K-Pop Demon Hunters Roller Skate Event
6-9 p.m. — Skate Reflections — $12 at the door — A thrilling night of K-Pop music, roller skating, and fun activities for fans of all ages.
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Mexico City Capitanes vs Osceola Magic
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Osceola Heritage Park — Get your tickets now — Don't miss the thrilling NBA G League matchup as the Osceola Magic face off against the Mexico City Capitanes.
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Embrace of Celebration Music Festival
12-9 p.m. — Celebration Lakeside Park — Cost info not provided — A day filled with music, food, and good vibes in a beautiful park setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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