Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Kissimmee public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
19 topics in business jobs
Airport landing fee increase
Vector landing fee contract amendment
Airport Landing Fees (Items 7.O and 7.P)
Lakefront food trucks hurting downtown merchants
Home-based business licensing fees and signage
Artwork display permit
Permitting process
Permitting costs and difficulty
Azure Hotel Convention Center transparency
Audience comments – various city matters
Food truck regulation
Business Tax Receipt process
Food truck regulations
Small business and term limits
Alcohol vending at city events
Alleged retaliation and Business Boost 2.0
Support for commission and city leadership
Business Boost grant gratitude
General city accomplishments
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Kissimmee from local and regional media.
Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest
Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest WKMG
Oct 23, 2026Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - ABC News
Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Oct 22, 2026Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges WESH
Oct 22, 2026Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud
Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud The Washington Post
Oct 22, 2026Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested on charges of theft and fraud in connection with $50,000 in Covid-19 grant funds that she and her family received from a city program she helped create, officials said.
Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested on charges of theft and fraud in connection with $50,000 in Covid-19 grant funds that she and her family received from a city program she helped create, officials said. Facebook
Oct 22, 2026Kissimmee mayor criminally charged in business grant scandal, Florida AG says
Kissimmee mayor criminally charged in business grant scandal, Florida AG says Orlando Sentinel
Oct 21, 2026Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses
Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses Florida Today
Oct 21, 2026Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest
Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest WKMG
Oct 21, 20262026 Voters Guide: Tiffany N. Jeffers running for Kissimmee City Commission Seat 4
2026 Voters Guide: Tiffany N. Jeffers running for Kissimmee City Commission Seat 4 Orlando Sentinel
Oct 14, 2026Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3
Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3 WKMG
Sep 22, 2026Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns
Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns Orlando Weekly
Sep 2, 2026Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor
Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor FOX 35 Orlando
Sep 2, 2026