Kissimmee Fire Department, KPDispatchers Recognized by Orlando Health for Life-Saving Efforts

Here’s another case of not all heroes wear capes! Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the City of Kissimmee Fire Department recently joined together to celebrate and recognize members of the KFD and 911 dispatchers who swiftly and courageously responded to several near-drowning incidents over the summer.

Also recognized were Kissimmee Police Department Telecommunicators that provided CPR instructions and dispatched the fire department, medics, and arranged air transport to airlift the patient to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

In recognition of their exceptional service, KFD and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children awarded them certificates and challenge coins.

The Kissimmee Fire Department is reminding the community that drowning can happen quickly and silently. Always stay vigilant, be mindful of how important water safety is, and never leave children unattended – for even a short period of time. Positively Osceola would like to thank everyone at the Kissimmee Fire Department for making a positive difference in and around Kissimmee… every day!

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Call 811: Know what’s below. Call before you dig, August 11 is ‘811 Day’

While August is the hottest month in Florida and also falls smack dab in the middle of hurricane season, residents are very active with outdoor and home improvement projects –whether that’s adding landscaping, cutting back or removing trees before or after a storm, or installing a mailbox, fence or deck. August 11 is 811 Day, and Sunshine 811 offers homeowners and professional contractors some reminders about safe digging, as well as tips to avoid dangers with yard and outdoor projects. Residents can even download a free 811 Day Toolkit for more information.

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Osceola County Weather: Dangerously hot conditions continue as heat index soars past 110 degrees

Happy Friday Osceola! We’re expecting a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly after 2pm. Some showers could form into the evening hours. We’ll see sunny skies with a high near a smokin’ hot 97. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, and stay out of the sun as much as possible today. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Try to take breaks out of the sun, use sunscreen, and stay hydrated at all times!

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

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Scott Ramsey Announces He Will Seek the District 5 Osceola County School Board Seat

Scott Ramsey, small business owner, Silver Spurs Riding Club member, and fourth generation Osceola County resident, has announced that he will run for Osceola County School Board, District 5, the seat currently held by Erika Booth, who is currently campaigning to be the next State Representative for District 35 after Fred Hawkins resigned to become South Florida State College’s next president.

Ramsey (45) is a lifelong resident of Osceola County, and a 4th generation cattle rancher and the owner of three successful businesses, P-R Sod Company, Ramsey Feed Company and Ramsey Cattle Company. He is a community leader with a long history of public service. Scott’s wife, Laurel, is an Osceola County educator and they are proud parents to Reyce, who is starting his 8th grade year.

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Minion Land Officially Opens Today at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort officially opens Minion Land on Illumination Avenue to guests today at Universal Studios Florida. Minion Land was created in partnership between the visionary teams at Universal Creative and Illumination and brings to life a whole new level of Minion mischief and diabolical fun.

This one-of-a-kind land expands upon the wildly popular Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction to engage the entire family in a new collection of humorous adventures inspired by Illumination’s beloved Minions franchise. In Illumination’s VillainCon Minion Blast guests can blast their way to supervillain stardom. Blending immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, and an original storyline, this first-of-its-kind attraction puts guests’ villainous skills to the test to see if they have what it takes to become a member of the Vicious 6 – a notorious group of supervillains from the hit film, “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”

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