City of Kissimmee

Kissimmee Fire Department showed off what equipment Heavy Rescue 1 can roll with to "complex situations" at a ceremony Thursday. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Kissimmee Fire Department showed off what equipment Heavy Rescue 1 can roll with to "complex situations" at a ceremony Thursday. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

KFD ready to do the Heavy (Rescue) lifting

Ken Jackson
Friday, February 20, 2026
If there’s there a piece of equipment a member of the Kissimmee Fire Department might need to fight a fire, save a life, or get a good result out of a “complex emergency,”  it’s likely on Kissimmee Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue 1.
Celebrating the holiday in Kissimmee — thousands turned out for the City of Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Celebrating the holiday in Kissimmee — thousands turned out for the City of Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

No need to dream— Kissimmee delivers a bright Christmas

Taylor McFee
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Kissimmee’s featured annual holiday celebration brought thousands of visitors looking for a festive fun night.The Festival of Lights parade highlighted a day full of celebration outside of City Hall.
The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee Development Services receives industry award

News Staff
Sunday, November 2, 2025
The City of Kissimmee’s Development Services Center has been recognized with the Eagle Award in the Institutional Projects category ($5–10 million range) by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida Chapter, the city has announced.
The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.

The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.

City of Kissimmee announces grant programs to enhance properties, fund new police officers

Staff Report
Monday, October 27, 2025
The City of Kissimmee announced late last week it has expanded its Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) to include the Vine Street Community Redevelopment Agency (VSCRA) and updated it for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DKCRA), enhancing support for local homeowners.
The city of Kissimmee now have final agreement with Azure Hotel International to build a 300-room hotel on the site of the current Civic Center, and a new convention center on the current parking lot. The SunRail parking garage (at top) will remain. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The city of Kissimmee now have final agreement with Azure Hotel International to build a 300-room hotel on the site of the current Civic Center, and a new convention center on the current parking lot. The SunRail parking garage (at top) will remain. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee ‘Azure’s of ‘going big’ with downtown hotel, convention center

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The final resolution is in on a hotel and convention center project that could change the skyline and profile of downtown Kissimmee by the time it’s all completed in 2029.It’s impressive.
The Bob Makinson Aquatic Center in Kissimmee will open for the summer season on Saturday, Mary 24. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

The Bob Makinson Aquatic Center in Kissimmee will open for the summer season on Saturday, Mary 24. (Photo/City of Kissimmee)

Kissimmee's Makinson Aquatic Center opens for summer fun Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The City of Kissimmee has announced its Bob Makinson Aquatic Center will open for the summer season on Saturday, Mary 24.The opening weekend will include Sunday and Memorial Day on Monday, and the center will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $5 per person, payable at the gate.
The tree debris from last month's Hurricane Milton should start to disappear next week, the City of Kissimmee says.PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

The tree debris from last month's Hurricane Milton should start to disappear next week, the City of Kissimmee says.PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

A last chance to get storm debris outta here

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Milton made a mild mess.Three weeks after the hurricane passed through Osceola County, downing a number of trees, limbs and other earth-based debris, the city of Kissimmee announced it will make its final pass for curbside hurricane debris removal beginning on Monday, Nov. 11.
The City of Kissimmee is set to commence residential curbside removal of hurricane debris on Thursday in specific zones around the city. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

The City of Kissimmee is set to commence residential curbside removal of hurricane debris on Thursday in specific zones around the city. PHOTO/CITY OF KISSIMMEE

Details for curbside hurricane debris removal in Kissimmee -- see where your neighborhood will see pickup

Submitted By The City Of Kissimmee
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
With the City of Kissimmee set to begin residential curbside removal of hurricane debris on Thursday, here are some tips and details.To facilitate an efficient cleanup process, debris collection will be organized by designated zones.
City manager Mike Steigerwald briefs the Kissimmee Commission on milestones toward commission goals accomplished during 2024. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

City manager Mike Steigerwald briefs the Kissimmee Commission on milestones toward commission goals accomplished during 2024. PHOTO/TERRY LLOYD

City of Kissimmee previews $273 million 2025 budget

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, August 1, 2024
At last week’s Kissimmee Commission budget workshop, city staff outlined their proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which begins in October 2024, as well as a five-year capital budget.
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