Positively Osceola

11/07/2025

Don't miss this WILD Wild Florida deal...coming soon!!!

Get unlimited access to Wild Florida’s Drive-thru Safari, Gator Park, and more with an annual pass. One wild price for a full year of adventure!

11/06/2025

🎉 Step back in time and celebrate Florida’s pioneering spirit at Osceola History’s 33rd Annual Pioneer Day!

📅 Saturday, November 8 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek, 2491 Babb Rd, Kissimmee

Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly festival filled with live music, kids’ crafts, pioneer and Seminole life demonstrations, and the popular Pioneer Day Arts, Crafts & Market featuring handmade creations and delicious baked goods.

Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Osceola County’s earliest residents — and celebrate history in a way that’s fun for the whole family!

🪶 Free Entry | Free Parking
Brought to you by Osceola County, Toho Water Authority, City of Kissimmee, and Experience Kissimmee.

11/06/2025

🏈🔥 Regional Playoff Quarterfinals Set! 🔥🏈

The Florida High School Athletic Association has released next Friday’s matchups — November 14 — and Osceola County football is ready to shine under the lights!

💪 Class 6A: Plant City Durant travels to face the Osceola Kowboys at Marcus Paul Stadium on Henry Ramsey Field in Kissimmee!
🐾 Class 7A: Lake Nona heads to St. Cloud for a highly anticipated rematch — the Bulldogs took the win in their regular-season meeting!

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Osceola County teams as they fight for a spot in the regional semifinals! 🙌💙

11/06/2025

Way to go
Arrest Made! Jean Carlos Hernandez Mejias was arrested this week in connection with two separate burglaries on Oak Street in Kissimmee. Officers confirmed his involvement, and detectives are reviewing additional reports in the area with a similar suspect description.
Hernandez Mejias faces multiple charges, including two counts of Unoccupied Burglary and two counts of Criminal Mischief.

💥Crime will never be tolerated in our community! We encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity to contact us immediately at [email protected] or 407-846-3333.

💥If a crime is in progress, please call 9-1-1.

11/06/2025

Big things are coming in Fall 2026 — Osceola County School District's NEW high school is opening in St. Cloud, FL, and they’re hiring an Athletic Director!
This is a unique opportunity to build programs from the ground up and create a vibrant athletics and activities culture that will shape our school’s legacy for years to come.
✅Apply here: https://jobs.osceolaschools.net/.../8CF7F83DF17F998FD3E67...

11/06/2025

🐝 OPENING WEEK IS HERE! 🐝
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee takes the stage TODAY Thursday and there are still tickets available to see which student comes out on top. Rona Lisa Peretti and Chip Tolentino are past spelling bee champs... will one of them take the cake again, or will it be someone new this year?! There's only one way to find out: purchase your ticket now!
🌐 Purchase: https://loom.ly/E9tLyKE
🗓️ ⏰: November 6th at 7pm; November 7th at 7pm, November 8th at 2pm & 7pm, and November 9th at 2pm & 7pm
🎟️ $15
📍 Orange Gardens Community Center
Osceola Arts

11/06/2025

Horizontally or Vertically?

11/06/2025

Disney Enchanted Holiday Art Gallery is now open in Town Center at Disney Springs.

11/06/2025

🐾 Meet Belle! 🐾
Belle is a 7-year-old spayed Labrador Retriever who has been waiting patiently at the Osceola County Animal Services since August for her family.
💚This sweet senior deserves a loving for her golden years. is great with kids, loves playing frisbee and toys, and would make a wonderful .
Have another dog at home? No problem! Bring them in for a meet and greet with this lovely lady.
✅ Adoptions are FREE for a limited time, so now is the perfect chance to give Belle the home she’s been dreaming of!
✅Visit osceolacountypets.com or call 407-742-8000 for more information.

11/06/2025

~Soldier City Sundays~
Shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat, and connect with veterans’ organizations at Veteran’s Park.
Event details:
- Kickoff Date: Sunday, November 9
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Veteran's Park, 1201 13th Street
- Admission: Free

11/06/2025

‘Tis the season for Santa Calling! 🎅
Schedule a special call from Santa or Mrs. Claus and create magical memories for your family this holiday season.
📲The calls will take place on Thursday, December 4, and you must register by November 27 at kissimmee.gov/santacalling.

11/06/2025

☕ We’re LIVE on Positively Osceola’s Coffee Talk With Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida!

This morning, we’re joined by Greg Higgerson, Chief Development Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, for an important and timely conversation about food insecurity and hunger in Central Florida — including how it’s affecting families right here in Osceola County.

We’re talking about:
🍎 The changing face of food insecurity — who’s at risk today
💡 Why more working families are struggling to put food on the table
📍 Where to find help if you or someone you know needs it
💛 How you can make a difference and help feed hope across our community

Greg will also share insight into how the government shutdown and lapse in SNAP funding are impacting families and food programs across the region.

💬 Drop your questions or comments below and join the conversation — because together, we can make a positive difference in Osceola County!

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