2008 05 08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 8, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is making the public aware that Slaughter Construction will be continuing its water service replacement work for Toho Water Authority. The contractor plans to begin work on Friday,

2008 05 06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 6, 2008)—The Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) will join forces with the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and hundreds of other fire departments nationwide to increase arson awareness. Arson is defined as the act

2008 05 02 Kissimmee, Fla. (May 2, 2008)—The Kissimmee City Commission recognized citizens Louis Valez, Tony Sabatino, Astrid Rodriguez, and Blanca MacLachlan for assisting fellow citizen Mel Welch on March 17 after he suffered a heart attack. These citizens

2008 04 25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 25, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee will be represented for the “Free Cone Day” event taking place on Tuesday, April 29 from 12 p.m. to 8 00 p.m. at the Ben & Jerry’s at

2008 04 25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 25, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is making the public aware that beginning on the morning of Tuesday, April 29 there will be lane closures on Randolph Avenue from 9 00 a.m. to 3

2008 04 22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 22, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is making the public aware that Toho Water Authority’s contractor for the Thacker Avenue Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation project, Dallas 1, will be performing nighttime pipeline rehabilitation work on

2008 04 22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 22, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division will once again host the Terry Stewart Memorial Softball Classic at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 15 at 5 00

2008 04 17 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 17, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is helping to raise awareness about building safety by recognizing Building Safety Week from Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11. The theme is Building Safety Where You

2008 04 15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 15, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee will close East Monument Avenue beginning on Monday, April 21, 2008. The road will be closed from Broadway to the railroad crossing, so crews can install new potable

2008 04 14 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 14, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is proud to announce that the life guards at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center have earned the prestigious 2007 Platinum Award from Ellis & Associates (E&A) lifeguard management

2008 03 24 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 24, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee and Osceola County will host a Public Kick Off Meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 6 30 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Elementary School cafeteria. The school is

2008 03 21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 21, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department is alerting the public about flash flooding even though Florida has been experiencing drought conditions for the past two years. Recent severe weather events causing extensive

2008 03 21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 21, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Chambers Park Community Center is hosting the first ever Community Yard Sale. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29 from 8 00 a.m. – 12 00

2008 03 18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 18, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is pleased to share the contents of its 2007 Annual Citizen’s Report. The electronic file is available on the City’s Web site at www.kissimmee.org and can be downloaded

2008 03 17 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 17, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee and Osceola County’s government access channel, Access Osceola, will broadcast the 2008 Florida Legislative Session. The session began on Tuesday, March 4 and will air during the channel’s

2008 03 14 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 14, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is named among the 17 finalists for the annual All America City Award competition sponsored by the National Civic League, based in Denver Colorado. A delegation representing the

2008 03 13 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 13, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department is installing traffic calming devices on Broadway Avenue. The project began on Thursday, March 13 at 12 00 a.m. with three speed tables

2008 03 12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 12, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is coordinating the 2nd annual Baby Photo Contest the week of March 17 21 in the first floor lobby of City Hall. This is one of several City

2008 03 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 11, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 3rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2008, from 12 00 p.m. 3 00 p.m.

2008 03 07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 7, 2008)— The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that the Easter Bunny will visit Chambers Park Community Center for the City’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Hop on over

2008 03 07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 7, 2008)—The Kissimmee Fire Department is teaming up with local businesses to provide information about severe weather. Brochures and newspapers will be available free of charge to educate residents about lightning, tornadoes, floods,

2008 03 07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 7, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is hosting a book signing of the commemorative history book written by Jim Robison entitled, Kissimmee 125 Years of Its People and Progress. Mr. Robison will be available

2008-03-05 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 5, 2008)—The employee organizations of The City of Kissimmee, Toho Water Authority and the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) will host the annual Employee Memorial Service on March 21, which is Good Friday. The memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the perma

2008 03 06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 6, 2008)—The Kissimmee Fire Department wants to help save lives in our community by reminding residents to change their clocks and the batteries in their smoke alarms on the evening of Saturday, March

2008 02 28 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 29, 2008) The City of Kissimmee Public Works Department is preparing for road closures in the downtown area beginning on Tuesday, March 4.   Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) is installing a new transmission

2008 02 28 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 28, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee and Osceola County are partnering to host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Day. The event will take place on Saturday, March 8 from 8 00 a.m. to

2008 02 25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 25, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department will coordinate a lane closure on Broadway Avenue at Dakin Street. This will take place on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5

2008-02-25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 25, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Development Services Planning Division will host a public input meeting regarding the proposed City of Kissimmee Design Manual for the Community Redevelopment Agency Overlay (C.R.A.O.) District. The meeting will be held on Monday, March 3

2008 02 21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 21, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is still accepting pre orders for the commemorative history book written by Jim Robison entitled, Kissimmee 125 Years of Its People and Progress. This hardcover coffee table style

2008-02-21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 21, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is in the process of preparing its budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Groups or organizations obtaining to request a fee waiver for an event that will be held between October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009, may do so by picking up a Fee

2008 02 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 11, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works and Engineering Department is alerting the public that North Lavon Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Mabbette Street and Hill Street beginning at 9

2008 02 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 11, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee cordially invites the public to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting being held to celebrate the completed 4,316 sq. ft. expansion of the Chambers Park Community Center.

2008 02 01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 1, 2008)—The Kissimmee Fire Department is teaming up with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to celebrate Severe Weather Awareness Week from Saturday, February 2 – 9, 2008. Multiple events are planned throughout

2008 02 01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 1, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department is alerting local business owners to be wary of solicitors who want to service their fire extinguishers, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system, hood systems, exit

2008 02 01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 1, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee cordially invites the public to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting being held to celebrate the completed 4,316 sq. ft. expansion of the Chambers Park Community Center.

2008 01 31 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 31, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is naming the winners of the 12th annual Sunshine Regional Chili Cook Off, which took place on Saturday, January 19, at the Kissimmee Lakefront

2008 01 31 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January, 31 2008) – The City of Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has been selected as the location for KAZ Aviation’s full service Fixed Base Operator (FBO). The company is based out of Nashville, TN.

2008 01 28 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 28, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Gateway Airport will host youngsters ages 8 17 as they take to the skies on Saturday, February 9 as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 74 offers a Young

2008 01 22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 22, 2008)—The Kissimmee Civic Center will host the “Explosion Salsera” concert presented by JJ Productions. The event will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008. The high energy evening will showcase more than

2008 01 22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 22, 2008)—The Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) ended 2007 strong, positioning it for an even stronger 2008. The airport reported record fuel sales of 2,348,601 gallons, surpassing last year’s record by more than 45,000

2008 01 18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 18, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee will close its offices in City Hall on Monday, January 21, 2008, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City employees will return and resume regular

2008 01 18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 18, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee is accepting applications for the 2008 School of Government program. The theme for this year’s program is “Cruisin’ Through the City of Kissimmee.” The classes begin at 6

2008 01 16 Kissimmee, Fla. (January 16, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee wants to inform residents about the proposed amendments to the Charter that will appear on the ballot during the Special Election scheduled for Tuesday, January 29, 2008.  Voters

2008 01 16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 16, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee’s March of Dimes fund raising efforts are set to kick off on Sunday, February 17, 2008, with the “Going to Bat for Babies” car wash. The event will

2008 01 15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 15, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is unveiling a series of new banners in the downtown area on Tuesday, January 15. The display and commission of the full color banners

2008 01 09 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 9, 2008)—The City of Kissimmee wants to educate residents about the proposed Constitutional Amendment 1 on Property Tax Reform that will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. It provides voters

2008 01 04 Kissimmee, Fla. (January 4, 2008)—The Parks and Recreation Departments in the Cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud along with the Osceola Council on Aging, Solivita, Kissimmee Good Samaritan Village, and Celebration will host the 14th  Annual

2007 12 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 11, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee houses the government and education channel Access Osceola at Kissimmee City Hall. Local government access channels across the State of Florida are being relocated due to new regulations

2007 12 07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 7, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department is teaming up with WESH Channel 2 to host the annual “Share Your Christmas” food drive. The public is asked to drop off non perishable food

2007 11 27 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 27, 2007)—The Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is home to Ranger Jet Center, which has converted itself into a Corporate Business Center and is steadily breaking ground. On Thursday, November 8 City of Kissimmee

2007 11 26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 26, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is seeking entries for the 2007 “Festival of Lights.” The holiday parade will take place on Saturday, December 8 at 6 00 p.m. Entry fees for the parade

2007 11 21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 21, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will close its offices in City Hall on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2007, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City employees will return and resume

2007 11 20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 20, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 4 at 5 15 p.m. The festive event will take place on the front lawn of Kissimmee City

2007 11 12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 12, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Sanitation Division is announcing there will be no garbage or yard waste collection for customers on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Residents need to make

2007 11 07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 7, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will close Broadway Avenue on Saturday, November 10 from 9 45 a.m. to 11 15 a.m. in observance of the Veteran’s Parade taking place in Downtown Kissimmee. Broadway

2007 10 25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 25, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee extended its celebration of Florida City Government Week. Throughout the month of October, the City has hosted American Government students from Osceola High, Liberty High, Gateway High, and

2007 10 17 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 17, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works and Engineering Department will close Dakin Avenue between Broadway and the Civic Center along the railroad tracks. This will impact thru traffic for the next four

2007 10 16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 16, 2007)—The Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) installed its 1000th smoke alarm on Saturday, October 13 at 2512 West Doris Street in the Orange Gardens neighborhood. KFD installed a total of three alarms in

2007 10 08 Kissimmee, Fla. (October 8, 2007)—The Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) will install its 1000th smoke alarm in the home of a City resident on Saturday, October 13. This will conclude the week of activities for National Fire

2007 10 08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works and Engineering Department will be shifting traffic to the recently constructed north bound lanes on North Thacker Avenue. This is scheduled to take place on Tuesday

2007 10 04 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 4, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works Department was the recipient of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant. The City was awarded $18,930 by the U.S. Forest Service to replenish trees that were

2007 10 01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 1, 2007)– City of Kissimmee Fire Department responded to 1307 East Osceola Parkway at approximately 4 p.m. this afternoon for a man trapped in a collapsed trench. Upon arrival, units found a 33

2007 10 02 Members of the Kissimmee Fire Department will pound the pavement from 4 00 p.m. to 6 00 p.m. on Friday, October 5 to fill their fire boots with donations to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

2007 10 01 The City of Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) will recognize Fire Prevention Week from October 7 13. KFD will join forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind residents to 'Practice Your Escape Plan.' Firefighters

2007 09 25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 25, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will relocate and restore an historic house currently located at 617 Mabbette Street to 330 New York Avenue. The relocation has been scheduled for

2007 09 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 11, 2007)—  The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation will sponsor the “Good Fortune Cruise for Kids” Car Show on November 3 from 8 30 a.m. – 3 00 p.m. at the Fortune

2007 09 07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 7, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee has taken a proactive approach to the state mandated property tax reform. As a result, property taxes are proposed to be rolled back from 5.0215 mills to 3.7058

2007 09 06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 6, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) advisory board has re elected Candace Bennage as its chairperson and Dr. Joseph Torres as the vice chairman for 2007 2008 term. In her third

2007 09 05 KISSIMMEE, FL (September 5, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Civic Center is hosting professional championship boxing, promoted by All Star Boxing, Inc., on Friday, September 14, 2007.   Boxing matches begin at 8 30 p.m., but the doors

2007 09 04 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 4, 2007)—The Kissimmee Civic Center will close its fitness center, basketball courts and locker rooms on Friday, September 14 from 6 30 a.m. to 7 00 p.m. This will apply to all members

2007 08 29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 29, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is recruiting young ladies and gentlemen between the ages of nine and 17 to participate in the 8th annual Young Ladies of Excellence and Young Men of Distinction

2007 08 29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 29, 2007)—City of Kissimmee City Manager Mark Durbin received an outstanding evaluation from the City Commission, during his annual performance review on Tuesday, August 28. Mayor Jim Swan and each of the Commissioners

2007 08 28 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 28, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will close its offices in City Hall on Monday, September 3, 2007, in observance of Labor Day. City Hall employees will return and resume regular business hours on

2007 08 17 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 17, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Police Department (KPD) is accepting applications for its new Volunteer Program. Those who apply and are selected will become an integral part of the daily operations by assisting

2007 08 16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 16, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division is offering another season of the Kissimmee Storm Inline Hockey League.  Registration will be held August 13 September 7 at Fortune Road Athletics Complex.  A special

2007 08 09 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 9, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee has been notified by the Department of Community Affairs in Tallahassee that the City in cooperation with Osceola County and St. Cloud will be awarded $30,000 for the

2007 08 09 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 9, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is hosting a youth flag football program. I9 Sports is in need of volunteer coaches who are available a few hours each week.  Coaches will be required to

2007 08 08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is undergoing a reformation of its organizational structure. As a result, City Manager Mark Durbin promoted Desirée Matthews to the position of Assistant City Manager. Ms. Matthews is

2007 08 03 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 3, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division will offer the “Dynamic After School Hours” (DASH) Program at the Lakeside Recreation Center for the 2007 – 2008 school year. We are now accepting all

2007 08 03 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 3, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division is now accepting all registrations for the Kiddie Korner Program at the Lakeside Recreation Center for the 2007 – 2008 school year for children ages 3

2007 07 31 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 31, 2007) — The City of Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) responded to a structure fire and saved a three dogs trapped inside. Units responded to a reported structure fire at approximately 12 45

2007 07 30 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 30, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) responded to a suspicious situation at 1211 Bay Street and discovered what may be an intentional gas leak in a vacant house. KFD personnel neutralized

2007 07 26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 26, 2007) The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division will host Fall Flag Football. With a record breaking 14 teams last season, teams are already lining up to join this action packed fast paced

2007 07 24 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 24, 2007) The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division will be extending registration for the Fall Softball programs, which begin on Sunday, August 19, 2007.  Several leagues will be available, such as men’s ISA,

2007 07 19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 19, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) responded to a working structure fire in a Townhome Complex Clubhouse this morning. Investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set. Units responded to a

2007 07 19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 19, 2007)—The Toho Water Authority (TWA) is announcing that its contractor, American Infrastructure Technologies Corporation, has completed the work on Forrest Avenue between Patrick Street and Emmett Street. The contractor has requested that

2007 07 18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 18, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) along with Osceola County Emergency Services, responded to multiple emergency calls for service this morning, including an accident with extrication and a working house fire.

2007 07 13 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 13, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee embarked on the expansion of the Chamber’s Park Community Center in mid June of 2007. Ninety percent of the project is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds

2007 07 13 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 13, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the world of underwater adventure with SCUBA Dive Camp at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center on August 6 12, 2007.

2007-07-12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 12, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will hold a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the expansion of the Chamber’s Park Community Center on Thursday, July 26 at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to join the Kissimmee City Commission along with members of the Parks and Recreation Advisor

2007 07 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 11, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is closing the Stainback Ball Field, during the evening hours, for an undetermined period of time. This is due to a lightening strike on

2007 07 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 12, 2007)—The  Toho Water Authority (TWA) is announcing that its contractor, American Infrastructure Technologies Corporation, has requested Forrest Avenue to be closed between Patrick Street and Emmett Street. Work crews are installing new

2007 07 11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 11, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will hold a second public meeting about the Oak Street Widening Study on Monday, July 23 in the Commission Chambers at Kissimmee City Hall. An informal workshop will

2007 07 09 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 9, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee plans to host a Hurricane Preparation Meeting on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 6 00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Commission Chambers at Kissimmee City

2007 07 06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 6, 2007)— The City of Kissimmee was forced to cancel activities scheduled for July 4, 2007, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park due to inclement weather and unsafe conditions. The Kissimmee July 4th Celebration can

2007 07 02 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (July 2, 2007)—City of Kissimmee lifeguards saved the life of a three year old child by quickly responding to an emergency situation at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center on Sunday, July 1, 2007. At

2007-06-28 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 28, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division will be offering a Kiddie Korner Program at the Lakeside Recreation Center.  Children ages three to 5-years-old will participate in a variety of activities to help them learn and interact with other children, while practicing nu

2007-06-27 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 27, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division is offering the following sports and specialty camps: Earth Camp Location: Fortune Road Athletic Complex Age: 8 – 16 years old Date: July 9 – 13 Day: M – F Time: 9 a.m. – Noon Fee: $70 Instructor: Wade Keefe

2007-06-27 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 27, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Civic Center is hosting professional championship boxing, promoted by All Star Boxing, Inc., on Friday, July 20, 2007.   Boxing matches begin at 8:30 p.m., but the doors open to the public at 7:30 p.m. The pre-event beer garden opens at 6:30 p.m.,

2007-06-27 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 27, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Fire and Police Departments along with Osceola County Emergency Services, and St. Cloud Fire Rescue are teaming up to educate Osceola County residents about the importance of properly installed car seats. The agencies are hosting a car seat check o

2007-06-26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 26, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Sanitation Division has been selected to receive the Collection and Transfer Division’s 2007 Collection Systems Bronze Excellence Award.  “The staff in your program should be very proud of these successful efforts in achieving the highest level of

2007-06-22 KISSIMMEE, Fla.  (June 22, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee marks the tenth anniversary of the air traffic control tower at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The tower opened in 1997 handling 78,000 flight operations its first year and has grown to manage more than 170,000 operations annually. In addition to inc

2007-06-22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 22, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works Streets Division will close Johnston Street to thru traffic between Ruby and Monument from Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29. The Streets Division will renovate the cross walk in an effort to provide a safer conveyance for City resid

2007-06-22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 22, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Sanitation Division wants to remind residents there will be no garbage collection services available on the July Fourth Holiday on Wednesday, July 4. Garbage collection will occur on regularly scheduled days. For more information, please call the

2007-06-21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 21, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will close its offices in City Hall on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in observance of the Fourth of July. City Hall employees will return and resume regular business hours on Thursday, July 5, 2007. ###

2007-06-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 20, 2007)—City of Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan will welcome Fernandinho Teixeira, Mayor of Mosteiros, Fogo County, which is among a chain of volcanic islands of Cape Verde located off the African coast. Mayor Teixeira will visit Kissimmee City Hall on Monday, July 2 at 9:00 a.m. Joi

2007-06-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 20, 2007)– City of Kissimmee fire officials are lifting the burn ban that has been in effect since May 2007. This is in light of recent rainfall amounts in and around the Kissimmee area.   This week the ban has been lifted on all types of permissible outside burning, including p

2007-06-18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 18, 2007)—The Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) will participate in the 2007 International Fire and EMS Safety Stand Down on June 17-23, 2007. The event is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the International Association of Fire Fighters, and the Volu

2007-06-12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 12, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) will train all 90 of its operations personnel to communicate better with the large number of Spanish speakers residing within the City of Kissimmee. The improved communication will be accomplished through a three-hour First R

2007-06-11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 11, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will host its July Fourth Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Kissimmee’s Lakefront Park. The free event will feature a concert by Eddie Money. The fanfare and fireworks display will light up the night sky over Bi

2007-05-29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 29, 2007)—The Kissimmee City Commission adopted new rates for Transportation Impact Fees on May 8, 2007.  The new rates go into effect on Monday, August 6, 2007. To qualify for the previously adopted impact fee rates, a building permit must have been issued or a completed buildin

2007-05-24  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 24, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is not immune to the dry weather conditions existing across the state. Central Florida is experiencing one of the worst wildfire seasons in recent history. The dry weather is contributing to fire threats and is expected to continue in the foreseeab

2007-05-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will close its offices in City Hall on Monday, May 28, 2007, in observance of Memorial Day. City Hall employees will return and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. ###

2007-05-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2007)— The City of Kissimmee invites people of all ages to join the Puerto Rican Folkloric Academy in the new Bomba and Plena dance class. Join instructors Manny Fuentes and Edith Colon as they teach the intricacies of the folk dance, how to play percussion instruments and how

2007-05-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division is gearing up for another jam-packed summer of fun-filled camps!  The following camps will get the summer started: Gymnastics Camp Location: Kissimmee Civic Center Age: 6 – 17 years old Date: May 29 – June 1 Day: Tues

2007-05-18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 18, 2007)—City of Kissimmee employee Justin Woods competed in the 25th Annual Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Florida Sunshine Chapter Truck and Heavy Equipment Road-e-o on Friday, May 11-13. More than 20 Cities and Counties were represented at the event in Lake C

2007-05-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 16, 2007)— The City of Kissimmee Makinson Aquatic Center is preparing for the summer rush by announcing its new “back to pool” hours.  Open Swim hours are from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  Beginning May 28, 2

2007-05-15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 15, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee has signed a Letter of Intent with Mobile-FYI, a leading provider of mobile solutions to provide an alert and notification solution through the FYI Mobile Dynamic Portal. This pilot program agreement, revealed at the 2007 Florida Governor’s Hurrica

2007-05-15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 15, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is pleased to announce its first graduate of the GED Program available through the City’s Chambers Park Community Center. The program is offered to those ages 16 and older—free of charge. Mary McGee has lived in Kissimmee since 1991. The 34-year-ol

2007-05-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department will participate in the National Public Works Week on Sunday, May 20 – Saturday, May 26. Each of the department’s divisions, which include: Engineering & Construction, Stormwater Utility, Stormwater, San

2007-05-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is pleased to announce its employees far exceeded the $5,000 goal for the 2007 March of Dimes Campaign. Through a series of fund raising events, employees with the City and Toho Water Authority raised $8,005. This is the most money the City of Kissi

2007-05-04 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 4, 2007)—The Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) will join forces with the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and hundreds of other fire departments nationwide to increase awareness of arson, the act of maliciously burning, to destroy property.   The goal of Arson Awareness Wee

2007-04-26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 26, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee’s Concert in the Park Series concludes its 2007 season with a Symphony in the Park Concert on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Admission is free! This annual event is traditionally held the day before Mother’s Day! This concer

2007-04-24 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 24, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department will host a Community Tree Give-Away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The “Jazz Up Your Yard” Community Tree Give-Away program is in conjunction with Earth Day and the Jaz

2007-04-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 23, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will team up with the Rotary Club to host the 15th annual JazzFest concert on Sunday, April 29 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Lakefront Park. Jazzfest is part of the City of Kissimmee’s Concert in the Park Series. Thousands attend each concert—showcasi

2007-04-20  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 20, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee’s Concert in the Park Series concludes its 2007 season with a Symphony in the Park Concert on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Admission is free! This annual event is traditionally held the day before Mother’s Day! This conce

2007-04-19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 19, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee has hired Mike Gurley to serve as the new Deputy Chief of Operations at the Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD). He retired after 30 years of service as a Battalion Chief of Special Operations from the Virginia Beach Fire Department in Virginia Beach,

2007-04-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 16, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee/Osceola County is named among the 21 finalists for the annual All-America City Award competition sponsored by the National Civic League, which is based in Denver Colorado. The All-America City Award is America's oldest and most prestigious commun

2007-04-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 16, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will be represented for the “Free Cone Day” event taking place on Tuesday, April 17 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ben & Jerry’s at The Loop. The City’s celebrity ice cream scoopers include: Mayor Jim Swan, Commissioners Carlos Irizarry, Jerry

2007-04-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 16, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department has an opportunity for youngsters in need of earning community service hours. Make plans to join the Parks and Recreation team as a Summer Counselor. This is an ideal program for students entering 9th -12th grade

2007-04-10 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 10, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Communications Center reminds the community that April 9-13 is designated as Telecommunicator Week. During this week Dispatchers around the world are acknowledged for the impressive job they do each day.  This week was established many years ago

2007-04-06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 6, 2007)—City of Kissimmee employee Thomas McIntosh, will take part in the taping of the ABC television show “American Inventor,” the week of April 9 at Walt Disney World. McIntosh is a Building Inspector with the City’s Development Services Department. When McIntosh’s son star

2007-04-02 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 2, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department will shut down a portion of Pershing Avenue at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3 to conduct an emergency road repair. The road will be shut down on Pershing Avenue between Clay and Dawes Road for approximately fo

2007-03-30   KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 30, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Smoke Alarm Giveaway program provides free smoke alarms and batteries to City of Kissimmee residents. The program allows firefighters to test existing alarms and replace alarms and/or batteries, at no charge to the resident. This is the result

2007-03-27   KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 27, 2007)– The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2nd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 7, 2007, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Berlinsky Community House. The day’s activities include an Easter Egg Hunt, photo opportunities

2007-03-27   KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 27, 2007)—City of Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan will welcome Maria de Jesus Mascarenhas on Friday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Kissimmee City Hall. Ms. Mascarenhas is the Consulate General of Cape Verde, which consists of nine inhabited and several uninhabited volcanic islands off

2007-03-26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 26, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department has granted a road closure request by the contractors affiliated with the City Centre project in downtown Kissimmee. The contractors are requesting to close the intersection of Dakin and Pleasant Streets

2007-03-21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 21, 2007)—City of Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan and Commissioners Jerry Gemskie, Jeanne Van Meter and Carlos Irizarry participated  in the Osceola Council on Aging’s Mayors for Meals event. This coincides with the annual March for Meals Campaign. Today, mayors and community leaders

2007-03-21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 21, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department will host a Kick-Off Meeting to discuss plans to widen Oak Street from Main Street to U. S. 192 (Vine Street). The meeting will take place at Kissimmee City Hall on Thursday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. The mee

2007-03-21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 21, 2007)—City of Kissimmee Commissioner Carlos Irizarry recently completed a training program for elected municipal officials. Mayor Jim Swan and the Commission, recognized Mr. Irizarry’s accomplishment and presented him with a Certificate of Completion, during the March 20, 20

2007-03-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 20, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is preparing for an upcoming Neighborhood Improvement and Drainage Construction project. The goal is to address flooding on roads in several City neighborhoods. Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2007 in an effort to reduce the se

2007-03-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 20, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is seeking volunteers to assist with the 2008 Competitive Funding Process. The Kissimmee City and Osceola County Commissions allocate money for non-profit agencies, each budget year.   A large part of this process involves residents who will volu

2007-03-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 20, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department invites the young and young-at-heart to hop on over for the City’s annual spring Egg-stravaganza and Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 at the Chamber

2007-03-19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 19, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee invites the public to participate in the City’s first ever “Ducky Derby” to benefit the March of Dimes. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at the Makinson Aquatic Center. A rubber duck can be adopted for $5 or you can purchase

2007-03-15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 15, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee’s Concert in the Park series continues in March with the Caribbean Fusion Concert. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 25, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. ‑ 5:00 p.m. at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Admission to the concert is free. A variet

2007-03-14 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee continues its fund raising efforts in support of the March of Dimes (MOD) by hosting a “City of Angels” car wash. City of Kissimmee employees along with the men and women of the Kissimmee Fire Department have generously agreed to volunteer their t

2007-03-12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 12, 2007)—City of Kissimmee lifeguards participated in a day of friendly competition with the City of Lakeland lifeguards, during an in-service training session on Sunday, March 11, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lifeguards competed in several training exercises at the Ga

2007-03-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 8, 2007)—City of Kissimmee residents took advantage of the Amnesty Day event sponsored by the City’s Sanitation Division on Saturday, March 3. Approximately 300 residents supported the cause by properly disposing of their household hazardous waste at the drop off location at Cit

2007-03-06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 6, 2007)—The Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) encourages you to help save lives in our community by reminding your family, friends and neighbors to change their clocks. Daylight Saving Time is scheduled for Sunday, March 11 and KFD is reminding residents to make another change th

2007-02-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 23, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is in the process of planning its budget for fiscal year 2007-2008.  Groups or organizations wishing to request a fee waiver for any event held between October 1, 2007, and September 30, 2008, may do so by obtaining a fee waiver application fro

2007-02-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 23, 2007)- The City of Kissimmee Athletics Division will offer a Mighty Midgets soccer program for 4 – 8 year olds beginning March 5, 2007.  Join the Mighty Midget Soccer Program for an introduction to the game in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Fundamental skills are introdu

2007-02-22 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 22, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will close the road in front of 830 and 832 Canterbury Lane at the request of the Toho Water Authority (TWA). This will allow crews from TWA to repair the sanitation system in that area. This portion of Canterbury Lane will be closed on the mo

2007-02-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 20, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee invites youngsters to join the hottest dance craze by taking part in the Hip-Hop class being offered once a week by instructor Danielle McTear. Lessons will be held on Mondays in March with a free class scheduled for Monday, February 26 at 6 p.

2007-02-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 15, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Police Department partnered with the Kissimmee Fire Department, the City’s Building and Code Enforcement Divisions and representatives from the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulations, Division of Hotel and Restaurants, to conde

2007-02-15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 15, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Collection Day on Saturday, March 3. The event will be held at Kissimmee City Hall from 8 a.m. to Noon. Residents are encouraged to attend the event and properly dispose of HHW, such as paint,

2007-02-12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 12, 2007)—In recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week 2007, the Kissimmee Fire Department is offering residents the following safety tips to help to protect you and your family when severe weather strikes. • Discuss the various kinds of severe weather events that can occ

2007-02-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 8, 2007)—The Kissimmee Police and Fire Departments will host Community Appreciation Day on March 3, 2007, at the Kissimmee Police Department from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is for the City of Kissimmee to express how much it appreciates the citizens for

2007-02-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works Department continues to make progress with its road paving projects. Friday, February 9 the crews will pave Palmway, Brack, Cherry and Magnolia. These streets are located between Vine Street and Oak Street and Main Street to the Rai

2007-02-07 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 7, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Spring Flag Football season will begin the week of February 21, 2007. Competitive league games are scheduled for each Wednesday, while an introductory league is available to new teams each Monday. The fee for a 10-game sche

2007-02-01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 1, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works Department has contracted with the Middlesex Corporation. Crews began the scheduled milling and paving projects on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. The millers are now in Fairlawn Manor and will work on Lind and Highland Circle late to

2007-02-01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (February 1, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department will offer fun activities for Osceola County students who will be out of school on Friday, February 16, 2007, and Monday, March 19, 2007. Parents can drop their kids off at the Oak Street Park Community Center to

2007-01-31 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 31, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Development Services Department is accepting applications for Repairs to Owner-Occupied Single Family Homes. This assistance is being provided to residents who live within the Kissimmee City limits. If residents are in need of general home repa

2007-01-31 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 31, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is sponsoring a Blood Drive to support the March of Dimes. The event is scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Kissimmee City Hall. All blood types are welcome and anyone eligible to donate i

2007-01-25 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 25, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works Department has contracted with the Middlesex Corporation. Crews began the scheduled milling and paving projects on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. There will be two areas focused on each day, as crews work from the east side of the Ci

2007-01-19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 19, 2007)—The Kissimmee Fire Department invites the public to attend a Push Back Ceremony on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony is being held at Fire Station 12 located at 1401 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744. A Push Back Ceremony is a tradition within t

2007-01-19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 19, 2007)— The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is offering a low-cost option for those of you, who have always wanted to learn to play guitar. If you think lessons would be too expensive or time consuming, think again. You can learn to play guitar like a pro.

2007-01-16 Kissimmee, Fla. (January 16, 2007)– The 11th Annual Kissimmee Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-off was definitely a spicy treat for all who attended and participated in this event held at Lakefront Park.  Nearly 40 competitors from around the U.S. showcased their best chili recipes.  Competitors hailed fr

2007-01-12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 12, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee’s government access channel, Access Osceola, will broadcast the Special Legislative Session. The session begins on January 16, 2007, and will air during the channel’s afternoon and evening time slots. Coverage will begin on January 16 and conti

2007-01-11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 11, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is pleased to name Gary Simpson as the 2006 Employee of the Year. He was among the City’s 12 Employee of the Month recipients, accepting the honor in February of 2006. Gary began his career with the City in August of 1999. After serving as a Fi

2007-01-12 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 12, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee City Hall will close on Monday, January 15, 2007, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr., Day.   City Hall offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. ###  

2007-01-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee will host the Tri-County League of Cities luncheon on Thursday, January 18. The meeting will take place at Stallion 51, which is located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The Tri-County League consists of representatives from Osceola, Orange and

2007-01-08 Kissimmee, Fla. (January 8, 2007)—The City of Kissimmee is pleased to announce that Craig Holland has been promoted to Director of the City’s Development Services Department.  As director, Craig will oversee a department with a wide array of responsibilities, which includes Building, Planning, Code E

2007-01-03 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (January 3, 2006) The City of Kissimmee will participate in the Three Kings Day Celebration taking place at Osceola Heritage Park on Sunday, January 7, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. This is an opportunity to offer local children a day fill

2007-01-03 Kissimmee, Fla. (January 2, 2007) – The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department will host its 11th Annual Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-off on Saturday, January 13, 2007, at Kissimmee Lakefront Park from 9 a.m. -5 p.m.  This marks the seventh year in which the event will be considered as a re

2006-12-28 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 28, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department wants to prepare you to sail the seven seas.  Have you ever wanted to know more about taking a cruise and all that the cruise lines have to offer? This class is an opportunity to learn virtually everything there

2006-12-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 20, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will hold a reception on Thursday, January 11, 2007, to announce its Employee of the Year. The reception will be held at 3 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Kissimmee City Hall. City Manager Mark Durbin will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

2006-12-18 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 18, 2006)—The Kissimmee/St. Cloud Senior Games is seeking volunteers for the upcoming games on January 20- 27, 2007. Volunteers are needed to help stuff bags for the athletes, serve meals at the Celebration of Athletes Banquet, work your favorite event, check the athletes in

2006-12-15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 15, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will conduct a Swearing-In Ceremony for newly elected Mayor Jim Swan and Commissioner-elect Cheryl Grieb. The ceremonies will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, during the last City Commission meeting scheduled for 2006. The Swea

2006-12-11 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 8, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee is gearing up for the holiday festivities. The City will host a Tree Lighting Ceremony at Kissimmee City Hall on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place on the front lawn. City M

2006-12-01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 1, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will not hold early voting for its Run-Off Election slated for December 12, 2006. Instead, voters who wish to cast a ballot early can do so by absentee ballot. The Kissimmee City Charter requires a candidate for elected City Commission seats to

2006-12-01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 1, 2006)—The Kissimmee Fire Department offers the following 10 important tips to keep youngsters safe this holiday season. 1. Young hands and mouths love lights, ribbons, tinsel, and tree decorations. Keep an eye out for loose or low hanging items, so they don

2006-12-01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (December 1, 2006)—A candle-lit Christmas tree at grandmother's house may be a thing of the past, but fire hazards still loom in American households, ready to turn this season's joy into holiday tragedy. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States

2006-11-30 Kissimmee, Fla. (November 30, 2006)—The Parks and Recreation Departments in the Cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud along with the Osceola Council on Aging, Solivita, Kissimmee Good Samaritan Village, Celebration, and the Village of Poinciana will host the 13th  Annual Kissimmee/St. Cloud Senior Games f

2006-11-29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 29, 2006)—Orlando based radio station 102 JAMZ will showcase the box-office animated hit movie, “Over the Hedge." The movie will be shown on the largest outdoor movie screen. The free family event will take place at sundown on Saturday, December 2, at Kissimmee's

2006-11-20 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 20, 2006)– The Young Ladies of Excellence and Young Men of Distinction programs are looking for guys and gals who are ready to empower themselves.  This rites of passage program’s primary focus is to strengthen the daily living skills necessary to be producti

2006-11-15 Kissimmee, Fla. (November 15, 2006)—Many things can describe Florida, but snow is usually not one of them.  On Saturday, December 9, 2006, Frosty’s Playground will consist of 30-tons of the cold, white substance that will cover the Kissimmee Lakefront, during the annual Kissimmee Holi

2006-11-13 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 13, 2006)—A Memorial Unveiling Ceremony in honor of the late Bette Sprinkle is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2006, in Toho Square located in beautiful downtown Kissimmee. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Business Association and Kiss

2006-11-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 8, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee prepares to welcome its first elected Hispanic member of the Kissimmee City Commission. Longtime Kissimmee resident Carlos Irizarry, Sr., will be sworn into office during the Tuesday, November 14, 2006, City Commission meeting. The meeting

2006-11-03 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 3, 2006)– The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Twirl Day” for our Baton and Pom-Pon classes. The event will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Berlinsky Community House.  Th

2006-11-02 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (November 2, 2006)—The Kissimmee-Gateway Airport will host a Young Eagles Flight Rally for kids ages 8-17. The event will take place on Saturday, November 11, in conjunction with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 74. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

2006-10-30 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 30, 2006)— Frail skeletons and fluorescent Jack O' Lanterns decorate homes, while children disguised as witches, ghosts and goblins begin flocking out onto neighborhood streets in search of treats. As Halloween approaches, the Kissimmee Fire Department (KFD) wants you to

2006-10-27 Help to save lives in our community by reminding your family, friends and neighbors to change their clocks and the batteries in their smoke alarms. As the time change approaches this weekend, the Kissimmee Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives- ch

2006-10-30 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 30, 2006)— Consumers may experience a warmer than average winter this year according to the latest forecasts. But even if central heaters, space heaters, or fireplaces aren't working as hard, consumers still need to remain vigilant against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning

2006-10-27 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 27, 2006)—The Inaugural All American Charity Car & Truck Show will take place on Saturday, November 4 in Toho Square from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit H.O.M.E., which stands for Helping Others Make the Effort. H.O.M.E. is a non-profit o

2006-10-19 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 19, 2006)—The City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) awarded the City of Kissimmee Public Information Office with its Award of Excellence for the show Kissimmee F-Y-I, in the category of TV and Video – Interview/Talk Show, for the population

2006-10-17 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 17, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee’s Public Works Streets Division will partner with Jack Miller Tree Service  to trim trees on the east and west side of John Young Parkway from Emmett to Oak Street. This will take place beginning Tuesday, October 24, between 9:0

2006-10-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 16, 2006) – The City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 10th Annual Halloween Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28, 2006, from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Berlinsky Community House.  The evening will include entertainment, a moonwalk

2006-10-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 16, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will be celebrating Florida City Government Week. The theme for this year’s event is, “My City: I’m Part of It, I’m Proud of It.” Because City government is the form of government closest to most citizens, an

2006-10-06 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 6, 2006)—It is with great sorrow and regret that the City announces the loss of one of Kissimmee’s finest firefighters, Robin Burton-Jenkins. Robin was killed in a traffic accident this morning, while returning to his Ocoee home after completing his 24-hour t

2006-10-05 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 5, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee’s Public Works and Engineering Department will begin the Bermuda Estates Drainage Project on Monday, October 9, 2006. As a result Easy Street between West Lyndell and Irlo Drive will be closed for approximately 10 days. This will allo

2006-10-05 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 5, 2006)—The Kissimmee Police and Fire Departments are on the scene of a train versus car collision on Vine Street. The accident happened just after 1:00 p.m. Police have closed Vine Street east of Main Street. The only occupant of the car is reported to be a 78-year-old

2006-10-03 Kissimmee, Fla. (October 3, 2006) – Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KGA) is expecting a high level of flight activity in and around the Kissimmee area on Saturday, October 14 through Friday, October 20, as a result of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Annual Convention. The e

2006-10-03 KISSIMMEE, Fla.(October 3, 2006)—The Kissimmee Fire Department is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and fire service organizations across the country the week of October 8-14, to promote the 'Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat' campaign. During this yea

2006-10-02 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (October 2, 2006)—Kissimmee’s newly appointed Chief of Police, Fran Iwanski, is scheduled to take the Oath of Office on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, during the City Commission meeting. The oath will be administered by the City Clerk. The City Commission meeting begins at 6:00

2006-09-26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 26, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee makes an historic move as City Manager Mark Durbin promotes the City’s first female Chief of Police. Captain Fran Iwanski, who has been with the Kissimmee Police Department for 19 years, will assume the new leadership role, effecti

2006-09-26 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 26, 2006)—SunState Aviation Flight School located at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, was recently informed by Cessna Aircraft Company that the school has trained more pilots on the G1000 FITS (FAA & Industry Training Standards) transition course for Technically Advanced

2006-09-22 KISSIMMEE Fla. (September 22, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will host an Open House for the public on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at the Kissimmee Civic Center. This will give the City an opportunity to gather public input regarding the concept plans for public park improvements and development o

2006-09-21 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 21, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee Public Works Streets Division will trim trees in the downtown areas of Main Street, Broadway, Neptune Road, Central Avenue, and Drury. This will take place beginning Monday, September 25, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Traffic la

2006-09-13 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 13, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will host a second series of workshops to encourage Small Business Development. The workshops are offered in partnership with the Alliance/USDA Rural Business Development Program. The workshops are open to individuals who are starting a

2006-09-12 NEW COLLECTION DAYS, NEW ROUTES, NEW RULES, & NEW RATES. . . NEW COLLECTION DAYS and ROUTES…. KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 12, 2006)—Beginning October 2, 2006, City of Kissimmee sanitation customers will notice some changes to their service.  In order to maintain a high level of c

2006-09-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 8, 2006)—The Kissimmee City Commission is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the governing board of the Flora Ridge Educational Facilities Benefit District.  Flora Ridge is a major development in northwest Kissimmee and planning is currently underway to devel

2006-09-08 KISSIMMEE, Fla.(September 5, 2006)—The Kissimmee Fire Department is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and fire service organizations across the country the week of October 8-14, to promote the 'Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat' campaign. During this y

2006-09-01 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (September 1, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee will observe the 5th Anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, by holding a Memorial Service on the front lawn of Kissimmee City Hall. The program will take place on Monday, September 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. C

2006-08-30 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 30, 2006)—Kissimmee City Hall will resume regular business hours on Thursday, August 31, 2006.  Regular business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information contact the Public Information Office at 407-518-2314. ###  

2006-08-30 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 30, 2006)—The Public Works & Engineering- Streets Division distributed approximately 1,500 sandbags to 125 City of Kissimmee residents. The sandbags were made available on Tuesday, August 29, 2006, and Wednesday, August 30, in preparation of Tropical Storm Ernesto. S

2006-08-29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 29, 2006)—The City of Kissimmee City Hall will close at Noon on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, in preparation of Tropical Storm Ernesto. City Hall offices will resume normal business hours on Thursday, August 31, 2006. For updated information contact, the City of Kissimmee

2006-08-29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 29, 2006)—The Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled all activities for Wednesday, August 30, 2006.  Activities for Thursday, August 31, will be decided after Tropical Storm Ernesto moves through the area and the City can assess the situation.  The same

2006-08-29 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 29, 2006)—The Public Works & Engineering- Streets Division will distribute sandbags to City of Kissimmee residents in preparation of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Sandbags will be available at the Service Center behind the YMCA on Mabbette Street on August 29, 2006, from 1

2006-08-23 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 23, 2006)—If you enjoy an evening at the drive-in, then you won’t want to miss the experience of a dive-in! Bring your floats and prepare to lounge in the pool, while watching a movie on the big-screen.  The Bob Makinson Aquatic Center will host a Dive-In Movi

2006-08-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 16, 2006)—Smokey Bear is based upon an actual black bear cub that was involved in a devastating wildfire one spring day in 1950 in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. A fire tower operator spotted smoke and called the nearest ranger station. The fire swept along the grou

2006-08-16 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 16, 2006)—City of Kissimmee employee Justin Woods will arrive in Phoenix tomorrow, to compete in the International Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Road-E-O. The event is being held Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19. Justin is a driver in the City

2006-08-04 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (August 4, 200