City Dedicates Bill Hansen Plaza at Kissimmee Lakefront Park Published on September 23, 2026 The City of Kissimmee held a dedication ceremony on September 23 at Kissimmee Lakefront Park to unveil a new sign at Bill Hansen Plaza, formerly Ruby Plaza, honoring the late Guillermo “Bill” Hansen. Members of the Hansen family, City officials, and community members attended. Tagged as: , Parks, Recreation, & Events
City Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Through Art, Music, and Dance Published on September 22, 2026 Art, student performances, and the rhythms of salsa filled Kissimmee City Hall Rain Garden on Tuesday evening during Kissimmee’s Hispanic Heritage Month Reception and Art Exhibition. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Railroad Safety Improvements to Maintain Downtown Quiet Zone Published on July 31, 2026 The City of Kissimmee Public Works & Engineering Department is moving forward with railroad crossing safety improvements to maintain the City's Quiet Zone designation, which the City received in 2021. Tagged as: , Public Works & Engineering
Downtown Kissimmee CRA Approves Incentive to Revitalize Historic 30 Br Published on July 09, 2026 The Downtown Kissimmee Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA) has approved a $76,000 Pioneer Project Incentive Program (PPIP) grant for the redevelopment of 30 Broadway, an underutilized legacy masonry structure that previously served as a bank. The project will convert the building into a 3,020-square-foot restaurant operated by Souza & Martins Savory Bites, doing business as Nosso Quintal Brazil Tagged as: , Community Redevelopment Agencies
Kissimmee Approves Grant-Funded Backup Generators for Police Dept Published on July 08, 2026 The Kissimmee City Commission has approved a contract to install new backup generators at the Kissimmee Police Department and the City's 9-1-1 Communications Center, which dispatches police, fire, and EMS calls for the City. The project is funded entirely through an $808,368 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), so the upgrade comes at Tagged as: , Community Safety, Police News
Public Meeting for Connect Kissimmee Complete Streets Project Published on July 07, 2026 The City of Kissimmee invites residents, property owners, business owners, and community stakeholders to a public meeting for the Connect Kissimmee Complete Streets Improvement project on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the City of Kissimmee Commission Chambers, located at 101 Church Street. Tagged as: , Transportation
Kissimmee Gateway Airport Approved for International Expansion Published on June 30, 2026 The Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility (UFF) designation, a milestone the City and airport have worked toward for years and one that carries significant value for the entire region. Tagged as: , Airport
Hurricane Season Is Starting: Are You Prepared? Published on May 28, 2026 As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, the City of Kissimmee is encouraging residents, businesses, and visitors to prepare for severe weather and stay informed throughout the season. Tagged as: , Community Safety
$10 Million Grant Secured for New Kissimmee Gateway Air Traffic Tower Published on May 26, 2026 $10 Million Grant Secured for New Kissimmee Gateway Traffic Control Tower Tagged as: , Airport
City Recognized as 2026 Community Champion Published on May 04, 2026 The City of Kissimmee has been recognized as the 2026 Community Champion by The Opportunity Center for its partnership and continued support of individuals with developmental disabilities. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration