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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Osceola Library unveiled OLLie, a new mobile library van loaded with books, games, laptops, and Wi-Fi on Tuesday at the Buenaventura Lakes Library. It will make bi-monthly stops at local spots (including Holopaw and Oren Brown Park) to serve underserved residents. Around Osceola
- ➤ Dorothy ('Pat') Rudd, a WWII Navy veteran known for supporting local patriotic events and the Museum of Military History, died Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 104 in St. Cloud. Her legacy continues to inspire and honor veterans. Positively Osceola
- ➤ The Osceola Council on Aging will host holiday events that feature meals, bingo & live music at its main center, while offering daily transportation for seniors without nearby family in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Spectrum News 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County will host a free Family Literacy Night — a fun evening with reading games, interactive activities, and a free book for each child — on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 1950 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Positively Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four standout athletes from Osceola and St. Cloud High signed their National Letters of Intent to play college football Wednesday. Three from Osceola — Jakyri Watson to USF, Amier Clarke to Georgia Tech, and Alijah Jenkins to Clark Atlanta — joined Bryce Williams from St. Cloud who committed to Middle Tennessee. Positively Osceola
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European Christmas Market - Christkindlesmarkt
12-6 p.m. — Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center — Free entry — Experience the festive magic of a European Christmas Market with food, drinks, and crafts.
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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Training
3 PM – 3 PM — Training Facility — Cost info not provided — Enhance your cybersecurity skills with instructor-led CySA+ training in Kissimmee.
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Santa at the Train Depot
4-7 p.m. — Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek — $5.00 — Celebrate the season with Santa, food vendors, crafts, and Christmas carolers.
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2025 Winter Festival - FTC Kissimmee
10 AM - 12 PM — NUC University — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with crafts, free ice cream, and a photo with Santa.
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Holiday Party: Osceola Magic vs. Memphis Hustle
7-8:30 p.m. — Osceola Heritage Park — From $22.95 — Enjoy the excitement of a basketball showdown this holiday season.
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Kissimmee Senior Christmas Brunch
10 AM – 1 PM — Oak Street Park Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a festive brunch and activities for seniors aged 55 and above.
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2025 Knockout Christmas Classic - 2-Day Pass
7-8:30 p.m. — Osceola Heritage Park — Children under 6 free — Witness the fiercest high school wrestling tournament in the Southeast with teams from across the nation.
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SR Family - Ni Santos Ni Perfectos
6-11 p.m. — Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively comedy event with the SR Family.
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Holiday Festiball
2:00 p.m. — State Farm Field House — Price varies — Enjoy an exciting college basketball matchup between UCF Knights and FAU Owls for the festive season.
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New Years Eve Dinner
5:00 p.m. — The Venetian Chop House — $50 and over — Celebrate the New Year with elegant dining and award-winning wines at this distinguished steakhouse.
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