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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Kissimmee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the St. Cloud Library hosts the free Jolabokaflod Celebration—an event where families exchange books and enjoy a sweet treat. Other local events include a Kids Business Fair, winter story time, and a Children's Breakfast with Santa at the community center on Dec. 20, with registrations required for some. Around Osceola
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered at City Hall Rain Garden for the Menorah Lighting Ceremony today as part of Hanukkah's Festival of Lights. Rabbi Konikov of Chabad led the event that lit the nine-branched menorah symbolizing history, hope, and community unity. Positively Osceola
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An Osceola Science Charter School student, Riya Ballani, earned third place at a Mathleague.org qualifier and will represent her school at the statewide math competition in March. She will compete against top math students from across Florida. Positively Osceola
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida High School Athletic Association finalized district lineups for the 2026-28 football seasons on Wednesday, Dec. 17, making changes that affect Osceola County teams as schools like Gateway+Liberty+Poinciana are realigned. Around Osceola
- ➤ Osceola Magic lost three Showcase Cup games to the Memphis Hustle & will play two more contests at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend before starting a West Coast road trip on Dec. 27. Around Osceola
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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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Pups & Pints Celebration
11 AM – 2 PM — Celebration Lakeside Park — Vendor applications open — Enjoy an action-packed day with Swift Paws and Puppy Painting for tail-wagging fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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