Kissimmee FL

Orange County school leaders are making the case for more state funding for Florida's public schools, sounding the alarm Wednesday on the issue in both Orlando and the nation's capital. The push comes amidst the district's drop in student enrollment and revenue, due in part to the state's voucher program,...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Last week, the First District Court of Appeals ruled that Florida's open carry ban was unconstitutional, which allows Floridians to now legally carry firearms openly. But law enforcement and gun experts are hoping to remind residents of state law and where they can carry their weapon.

Move marks e-tailer’s inaugural grocery partner collaboration in Florida. Amazon has expanded its grocery offerings in Florida by teaming with Winn-Dixie to make the Southeast regional grocery store chain’s products available for delivery via Amazon.com. Customers in Jacksonville and Orlando can now shop for...

Originating in Oct. of 1991, Halloween Horror Nights gives horror enthusiasts the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite scary movies. The event is held annually at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Running from late Aug./early Sept. to late Oct./early Nov., Halloween Horror Nights displays a variety of...

Orlando residents can visit the Orlando Museum of Art’s next Access for All event on September 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanks to the support of the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, residents can enjoy free access to the museum’s art exhibitions and galleries on the third Thursday of every month.

The Osceola Chamber’s signature Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Viva Osceola, returns Sunday, October 5 from 1:00–7:00 p.m. at the Kissimmee Lakefront Festival Lawn. Admission is free. This year’s festival is presented by Orlando Health, brought to you by Experience Kissimmee, and sponsored by KUA. Recognized as...

The Kissimmee City Commission has adopted a $310.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 while keeping the property tax rate steady at 4.6253 mills—marking the 17th consecutive year without a millage increase. The spending plan funds City operations from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and reflects a...

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Orlando.

According to recent public records, Mariscos Los Pulpos is working on a Kissimmee location at 909 W Vine Street. “Bienvenidos a Mariscos Los Pulpos Restaurant Mexicano,” the official website states. “Specialist in seafood, the flavor of Durango in the city of Orlando,” the restaurant’s biography continues in Spanish....

The Orlando Police Department (OPD) responded to a civil dispute involving children and domestic battery earlier this month. Arturo Arrieta-Alvardo, 31, was arrested after he allegedly fired shots at his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. Arrieta-Alvardo is facing charges including attempted murder, armed...