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What residents are talking about in Kissimmee public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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20 topics in parks rec

Parks Rec

Minnie Moore Willson Historical Marker

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Parks Rec

Ruby Plaza renaming

2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Parks Rec

Brazilian Day proclamation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Parks Rec

Downtown mural removal

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Service animal access at Lakefront Park

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
Parks Rec

Recognition — youth author

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Parks Rec

Recognition of local author

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Parks Rec

Community Thanksgiving event venue after Civic Center closure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 10, 2026
Parks Rec

Central Avenue park improvements

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Parks Rec

Park conditions on Central Avenue

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Parks Rec

National Day of Prayer proclamation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Parks Rec

Project Day Beautiful youth feed program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Community farmers market at Parks on Central

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Hop on Downtown event

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Parks Rec

Haven on Vine recognition

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Nonprofit food pantry funding

1 commentLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
Parks Rec

Cultural arts programs

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
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Community Benefit Grant — Black History Celebration

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 11, 2026
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School of Government program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 3, 2026
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Martin Luther King Jr. event appreciation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 20, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Kissimmee from local and regional media.

WKMGethics censure

Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest

Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest WKMG

Oct 23, 2026
Breaking News, Latest News and Videoscorruption arrest

Mayor 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, 2026
WESHelected official arrest

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges WESH

Oct 22, 2026
The Washington Postpolitical corruption

Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud

Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud The Washington Post

Oct 22, 2026
Facebookofficial misconduct

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.

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, 2026
Orlando Sentinelmayoral scandal

Kissimmee 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, 2026
Florida Todaycorruption arrest

Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses

Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses Florida Today

Oct 21, 2026
WKMGmayor arrest

Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest

Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest WKMG

Oct 21, 2026
Orlando Sentinelelection candidate

2026 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, 2026
WKMGbudget adoption

Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3

Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3 WKMG

Sep 22, 2026
Orlando Weeklyhiring freeze

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns Orlando Weekly

Sep 2, 2026
FOX 35 Orlandoethics violation

Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor

Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor FOX 35 Orlando

Sep 2, 2026