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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank in Central Florida is preparing to feed more families if SNAP benefits end Saturday—though they said charities cannot match the food provided by SNAP for the 500,000 people who rely on it. They work with over 800 local partners and recently helped 300 families receive fresh food. WESH
- ➤ District 3 Commissioner Brandon Arrington hosted his second annual Holiday Food Distribution at St. Rose of Lima Church in Kissimmee last Saturday—600 local families received free meal packages with holiday staples and more than 450 cars were lined up by 10 a.m. as volunteers from Second Harvest Food Bank and local groups helped load vehicles. Around Osceola
- ➤ Federal funds for SNAP food stamp benefits will stop on Saturday, and local food programs in Central Florida are preparing for a surge in demand. Second Harvest Food Bank sends out 300,000 meals a day to more than 800 agencies while Hope Partnership warns that nearly half a million people may soon lose a vital source of food assistance if community donations do not increase. ClickOrlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Orlando International Airport announced it will run four round-trip charter flights connecting Tokyo’s Narita International Airport with Orlando International Airport from Feb. 23 to March 10 next year using Zipair—a Japanese budget carrier with tickets on sale in December and special Disney promotions for Walt Disney World Resort guests. Orlando Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar visited Kissimmee tonight at Boo on Broadway to give out books and discuss challenges facing teachers from state mandates—focusing on restrictions on teacher pay and lesson planning—and urged officials to ease these limits to help solve the growing teacher shortage. His remarks highlighted the burden felt by educators across the state as they work to meet the needs of their students. Around Osceola
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orlando Health pediatric critical care physician Dr. Jenna Wheeler appeared on WESH 2 and advised local parents to inspect candy wrappers and costume fits to keep children safe this Halloween today—she also recommended planning a proper meal before trick-or-treating to avoid upset stomachs. WESH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Osceola (6-3) will travel to face Lakewood (8-1) today at 7 p.m. in the St. Petersburg area as the team seeks to boost its playoff seeding; coach Eric Pinellas said a road win over the highly ranked opponent may secure a first-round home game. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The Indiana Pacers signed former Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung to a multiyear nonguaranteed contract and waived former lottery pick James Wiseman to clear roster space—McClung becomes the first three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion to earn a standard NBA deal after years in the G League. His move is a milestone for local fans at Osceola Heritage Park as the Magic prepares to kick off its season on November 7 with new theme nights and giveaways. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The Lady Kowboys beat Jupiter in straight sets (25-19, 25-20, 25-13) on Wednesday night to earn a spot in the Class 7A Final Four; the team improved to a 26-4 record (winning 17 of 18 matches) and now looks ahead to state playoffs. This win marks another strong step as Osceola aims for its first state title. Positively Osceola
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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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El Grupo D'Ahora Live Concert
7:00 p.m. — Sajoma Latin Fusion — Minimum consumption required — Enjoy an energetic performance from El Grupo D'Ahora in a vibrant setting.
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Rumba Bash 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — Kia Center — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy night of electrifying music with one of the industry's top performers.
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