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Hey there, Kissimmee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Kissimmee's underground trash bins are changing city streetscapes.
  • Psychiatrists say Kissimmee triple-murder suspect is fit to face trial.
  • How 9/11 still shapes the way Kissimmee's police chief leads.

Also on today's calendar: Conquer Kissimmee 49 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Talking trash in Kissimmee: Underground refuse and recycling systems a learning process (aroundosceola.com) — Kissimmee's underground trash and recycling containers, in place since 2016, are drawing statewide attention as city and county managers visit to see how the system works. City staff help build the specialized trucks, and several downtown sites plus a new apartment complex already use the cleaner, space-saving containers that reduce odors and improve pedestrian access.
   

• Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms (fox35orlando.com) — Kissimmee readers are watching closely as psychiatric evaluations find triple-murder suspect Ahmad Jihad Bojeh competent to stand trial in the shooting deaths of three visiting tourists. Doctors say he exaggerated symptoms to avoid prosecution, and a judge has unsealed the reports ahead of a key competency hearing that will determine whether the high-profile Kissimmee case moves forward to trial.
   

• Remembering the fallen: Kissimmee police chief reflects on 25 years since 9/11 (baynews9.com) — Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway is sharing how his experience as an NYPD officer responding to 9/11 still shapes how he leads and supports officers in Kissimmee today. He emphasizes mental health, remembrance events, and honoring fallen first responders, and will speak at Valencia College's School of Public Safety about lessons from Ground Zero and the importance of caring for those who serve.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This should be on the cover of everything!
    Labor Day, rainbow with it's reflection over Solivita! (Nextdoor Solivita)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Bear, a dog who went missing in Poinciana, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 15 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please, if you find… (Nextdoor Poinciana Pkwy)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Kissimmee. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Kissimmee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kissimmee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Celebration

  • Michigan man dies after lightning strike in Celebration, sheriff's office says (wesh.com)
  • Wonder Workshop's Blockly Pro Adds Python, Letting Students View One Program in Three Languages (prweb.com)

Lake Buena Vista

  • Texas A&M Volleyball Faces Stanford at Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net (wtaw.com)
  • Disney Opens Doors to Select Guests at New Hollywood Studios Experience Before Official Debut (disneytips.com)
  • Steakhouse 71 at Disney's Contemporary Resort Cancels Reservations Day-Of as Rumors Spread Across Disney (disneyfanatic.com)

Orlando

  • SeaWorld Orlando gives Florida teachers free admission for a full year (clickorlando.com)

Ok Kissimmee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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