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Coffee in hand, Kissimmee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Anthony Cook’s resignation reshape Osceola’s District 3 schools?
  • Are you named in these upcoming Kissimmee court dates or storage auctions?
  • How Osceola and Liberty football just got new district challenges

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• School Board District 3 member Anthony Cook announces resignation (aroundosceola.com) — Osceola County School Board District 3 member Anthony Cook, who represents a large portion of Kissimmee-area schools, will resign his seat effective Jan. 19, 2026, citing personal and family reasons. His departure comes just as the board settles into newly renovated chambers, and district leaders praised his decades of service and strong advocacy for students, staff, and the community.
   

• Legal Public Notices 12/10/25 (orlandoweekly.com) — Several upcoming legal proceedings and storage lien auctions are scheduled in Kissimmee, including a January 5, 2026 parental-rights advisory hearing at the Osceola County Courthouse and multiple December 29 and January 6–8 online storage auctions tied to Kissimmee facilities. Residents with units or court matters listed should check details and deadlines closely to avoid losing property or legal rights.
   

• FHSAA football realignment renews Edgewater-Evans rivalry; Jones jumps (orlandosentinel.com) — Kissimmee football fans will see Osceola drop into a new 5A district that includes powerhouse Lakeland, while Liberty High is slotted into a 3A district alongside several Heartland schools. The FHSAA’s statewide football realignment reshuffles classes, regions, and travel demands for many Central Florida programs, with appeals due by December 15 before alignments are finalized.
   

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  • Proposed FHSAA alignment puts Osceola's 8 football teams in 5 districts (aroundosceola.com)
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