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In today's newsletter:

  • How much Kissimmee is really making from red-light camera tickets
  • How many Kissimmee gems have you actually explored yet?
  • National bass championship is coming to Kissimmee's Chain of Lakes

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Sip and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Are red light cameras really making driving safer? Local cities and counties release annual data (clickorlando.com) — Kissimmee drivers helped generate more than $2.3 million in red-light camera fines last year, with about $1.2 million staying in city coffers after the state's share. The report compares Kissimmee's numbers with other Central Florida communities and raises questions about whether the growing camera network is improving safety or mainly boosting revenue.
   

2. Kissimmee Travel Guide (airbnb.com) — If you live in Kissimmee, this guide doubles as a reminder of everything in your backyard, from Lakefront Park and Shingle Creek trails to historic Broadway and Old Town. It highlights the best seasons, local events, dinner shows, and neighborhood spots, plus practical tips on getting around town and enjoying nearby lakes, marshes, and theme parks.
   

3. Alabama's Beck claims title despite adversity at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Pickwick Lake (majorleaguefishing.com) — Kissimmee anglers and fans can look ahead to a major spotlight as the 2027 BFL All-American championship is scheduled for June 5–7 on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, hosted by Experience Kissimmee. The announcement comes in coverage of a recent Mississippi Division event and outlines how top regional competitors will qualify to fish here.
   

4. Florida Nudist Resort Gets Bombarded With Fake Reviews Over a GTA 6 Leak (gtaboom.com) — Just outside Kissimmee, Cypress Cove nudist resort has spent the past week battling a flood of fake Google reviews after gamers linked it to a leaked Grand Theft Auto VI location. The family-owned business has documented the spam, refused extortion attempts, and responded with humor while reminding people it's a real Florida resort, not a video game setting.
   

5. The Food Revolution Nobody Planned (thedailyeconomy.org) — Kissimmee's WorldFoodTrucks is spotlighted as the nation's first and largest food truck park, with over 100 trucks and more than 80 global cuisines open daily, late on weekends. The piece argues that privately run markets like this, food halls, and grocery stores quietly revolutionize how Americans eat by lowering costs and expanding choices without government programs.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 15
  • Chamber 360 Member Orientation
    Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce, 1425 E. Vine Street, Kissimmee
    8:30 am
  • Tuesday Treat →
    690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
    9:30 am
  • BINGO →
    690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
    11:00 am
  • Chair Yoga →
    690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
    12:30 pm
  • GIRLS (FROSH/JV/V) VOLLEYBALL @ HARMONY - 5/6/7PM
    St. Cloud High Saint Cloud, FL 34769
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A whole entire day later, my baby came home!!
    I must have been right about her being stuck somewhere because the rope that she was dragging around had a clean straight cut right under the knot… (Nextdoor Simmons and Sharp)
  • MISSING PUPPY — PLEASE
    HELP FIND EEVEE! * Name: Eevee Age: 4 months Missing since: Sept 12, around 1:00 PM Location: Citrine Loop / Town Center area, possibly near the… (Nextdoor Poinciana)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish) in Kissimmee. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in KISSIMMEE, FL S07540 in Kissimmee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kissimmee here.

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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