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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry will host a glow-in-the-dark anti-bullying event at Celebration High School on November 8 from 5-10 p.m. to give Osceola students free activities (chalk drawing, social media raffles, and chances to win laptops and other electronics) as part of ongoing efforts to stop bullying online and in schools. Around Osceola
- ➤ On Aug. 19, Celebration High students attended Life Launch, an educational series by the Celebration Foundation in partnership with Moneywise America that taught financial literacy through interactive sessions and group exercises—featuring keynote speaker Julie Carrier and real-life budgeting scenarios. The program aimed to equip teens with skills for making informed financial choices as they prepare for adulthood. Around Osceola
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Melissa is currently sustaining winds near 50 mph and is expected to strengthen into a Category one storm by Saturday then reach Category three by Monday morning as it moves slowly over the Caribbean; hurricane watches for southwestern Haiti and Jamaica and a Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica remain in effect while a cold front keeps central Florida cooler and dry today. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Osceola County officials are boosting patrols and sharing reminders during National School Bus Safety Week—bus drivers counted 500 instances of illegal passing in one day. Local law enforcement and school officials have worked together since Oct. 6 and issued over 60 citations to keep students safe. Spectrum News 13
- ➤ The Osceola County School Board outlined its funding priorities for the upcoming legislative session, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff stressed the need for a 24/7 security operations center to keep school campuses safe—this center will cost $750,000 and add a third shift with updated surveillance and communication equipment. The proposed center will help ease the burden on law enforcement by quickly connecting calls from the district's security app to 9-1-1 dispatchers. Around Osceola
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Osceola Council on Aging will host a mammogram screening event on Oct. 29 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at its Kissimmee campus + Mammolink 3D Mobile Mammography and local health officials will provide screenings and help uninsured patients apply for voucher coverage through the Florida Department of Health. Around 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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Free Community Food Pantry
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Vitalis Wellness Center — Free entry — Access essential food supplies in a bilingual community-friendly environment.
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Jeff Dunham Comedy Show
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — Silver Spurs Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.
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