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Good morning Kissimmee! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Salvation Army serving Kissimmee while its center awaits rebuilding?
  • Which Kissimmee storage units are heading to public auction soon?
  • Which former WWE stars are battling it out in Kissimmee?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Osceola County Salvation Army continues to serve community two years since fire (mynews13.com) — Kissimmee residents relying on Salvation Army services should know the group is still operating from First Church of Kissimmee two years after its emergency center was destroyed by arson. With $5 million in county funding waiting for a permanent site, the organization continues housing and anti-poverty programs, partnering closely with Osceola County to expand affordable homeownership opportunities.
   

2. Legal Public Notices 12/17/25 (orlandoweekly.com) — Several upcoming storage lien auctions and public sales are scheduled at facilities across Central Florida, including multiple locations in Kissimmee where units with household goods and vehicles will be sold online and on-site. There’s also a juvenile court notice in Kissimmee regarding a parental rights termination hearing at the Osceola County Courthouse. Residents with storage units or legal interests in these cases should review the details closely.
   

3. Paul London Officially Joins MLW Battle Riot VIII (411mania.com) — Pro wrestling fans in Kissimmee can see former WWE star Paul London live when MLW Battle Riot VIII comes to Osceola Heritage Park Events Center on Thursday, January 29. The 40-man Battle Riot match offers weapons-legal chaos and a guaranteed MLW World Title shot to the last wrestler standing, with several other notable names already announced.
   

4. Woman on Phone With Husband Hears Him Murdered During Robbery (newsweek.com) — A man convicted of killing a Leesburg store clerk was tracked down and arrested at the Sunshine Inn motel in Kissimmee in June 2024, and has now been sentenced to life in prison. Jurors heard emotional testimony from the victim’s widow, who was on a video call during the shooting, before returning a first-degree murder verdict.
   

5. FHSAA realignment sees Edgewater jump to state's large class 6A (orlandosentinel.com) — Kissimmee’s Osceola High football team is being placed in a new six-team Class 5A district with Lakeland and other Polk County powers for the 2026-27 seasons, while Liberty High appears in a 3A district lineup. The FHSAA’s statewide realignment also reshuffles many Orlando-area programs, affecting travel, playoff paths, and the level of weekly competition for several schools near Kissimmee.
   

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  • UPDATE: MERCEDES IS BACK HOME!!!!!!
    SHE MADE HER WAY BACK HOME THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT GAVE ME ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO TO HELP HER FIND HER WAY HOME. I DEEPLY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU… (Nextdoor Eloise Ct to Hudson Ct)
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    She is secure and being cared for. If this is your dog, please contact me as soon as possible so we can reunite her with her family. (Nextdoor Campbell Cove)
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