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
Experience Kissimmee Announces Application Start for 2026-27 Grant Published on April 23, 2026 The application period for 2026-2027 Tourism Enhancement Grants will be from April 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. Please note that only events occurring between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027, will be considered. Applicants can review the Grants Manual starting now and apply starting April 14th. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
33 Members of the City of Kissimmee Fire Department Take the Oath Published on April 17, 2026 The City of Kissimmee Fire Department held a historic Promotional and New Hire Swearing-In Ceremony on April 16, 2026, welcoming 33 members into new roles and launching its first-ever D-Shift under the new 24/72 work schedule, effective April 25, 2026. Tagged as: , Fire News
Program Instructor Opportunity with Parks & Recreation Department Published on March 27, 2026 The City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified individuals and businesses to provide aquatic, athletic, recreational, and enrichment programs for residents of all ages for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Tagged as: , Parks, Recreation, & Events
City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station 2 and Mill Run Park Renovations Published on March 18, 2026 The City of Kissimmee has officially broken ground on the new Fire Station 2 and improvements to Mill Run Park, a $13 million project designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities while enhancing neighborhood park amenities for residents. Tagged as: , Fire News, Parks, Recreation, & Events
City Celebrates Women’s History Month with Reception and Art Expo Published on March 17, 2026 The celebration featured a keynote address by Tammy Douglass of Help Now of Osceola, an organization that provides safety, support, and healing for survivors of domestic violence. It also included the Women’s History Month Art Exhibition at City Hall, part of the Art in Public Places program, created by Osceola Arts. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
City Unveils Vision for Downtown Convention Center and Hotel Project Published on March 10, 2026 The City of Kissimmee and Azure Hotel International, Inc. have unveiled the vision for the future state-of-the-art Convention Center and luxury hotel development, marking continued progress in transforming the current Civic Center site. Tagged as: , Economic Development
New Heavy Rescue Truck Now Serving Kissimmee Published on February 19, 2026 Heavy Rescue 1 is a 37-foot, 10½-inch vehicle weighing 54,000 pounds (empty). This specialized unit enables the department to respond directly to incidents such as automobile accidents with entrapment, confined-space rescues, and high-angle operations without relying on outside assistance. Tagged as: , Fire News
City Renews Freebee as Ridership Grows Published on January 29, 2026 The Kissimmee City Commission has approved the renewal of the City’s contract with Freebee, continuing the free, on-demand microtransit service in downtown Kissimmee through March 2027. Tagged as: , Transportation
City Supports Local Businesses with Relief Grants Published on November 24, 2025 The City of Kissimmee is shining a spotlight on local small businesses as officials present grant checks to recipients of the Business Boost 2.0 (BB2) program. Funded through the American Rescue Plan, these grants help local businesses recover from financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving the community. Tagged as: , Economic Development