Pennsylvania’s Matylewicz wins Bassmaster Kayak Series on Kissimmee Chain

Ryan Matylewicz didn’t come close to catching the biggest bag of bass in the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Native Watercraft. But he caught a 98.75-inch limit on Saturday and closed with a limit of 95.5 inches Sunday to give him 10 bass measuring 194.25 inches overall, which was more than enough length to top the field of 242 anglers competing this weekend on the Kissimmee Chain.

Matylewicz earned $11,500 for the victory, part of a $48,400 cash purse awarded. The tournament was the first of six regular season stops for the series in 2026.

“Being consistent was the name of the game,” Matylewicz said. “I found some fish in practice on the north end of Lake Tohopekaliga, and I stayed up there both days of the tournament.”

Following a bitter cold front that blanketed the East Coast last week. Water temperatures plummeted and still were at 52 degrees on Sunday morning for Day 2 of the derby.

“The fish were lethargic and really slow to bite,” Matylewicz said. “I was close enough, so they thought they’d take a chance on some free food.”

AdventHealth Kissimmee earns PCI heart care accreditation

AdventHealth Kissimmee announced it has earned Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) accreditation, allowing families in Kissimmee to receive advanced emergency heart attack care on site and helping ensure patients receive such care close to home.

PCI accreditation recognizes AdventHealth Kissimmee as a hospital equipped to treat certain types of severe heart attacks using minimally invasive procedures that restore blood flow to the heart. With this capability, patients who arrive at the hospital with time-sensitive cardiac emergencies can receive advanced care without delay.

“This milestone strengthens the care we can provide right here for our community,” said Craig Moore, chief executive officer of AdventHealth Kissimmee. “We know dealing with a medical emergency can be a very stressful time for patients and their families. That’s why providing advanced treatment close to home— where people’s support systems are in place—is so important.

“This didn’t happen overnight. Our teams have invested hundreds of hours in training, preparation and coordination to ensure our community can receive this level of care right here in Kissimmee. It’s about being ready when our neighbors need us most.”

PCI is the preferred treatment for ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack caused by a sudden blockage in a coronary artery. Faster access to this procedure has been shown to limit damage to the heart muscle and support recovery.

To earn PCI accreditation, AdventHealth Kissimmee met national standards including around-the-clock availability of a specialized cardiac catheterization team, coordinated emergency response protocols, collaboration with emergency medical services and continuous quality monitoring to support safe, timely treatment.

“Behind this accreditation is an extraordinary amount of preparation,” said Dr. Bharath Rathakrishnan, interventional cardiologist at AdventHealth Kissimmee. “Each member of our cardiac team has completed extensive, specialized training, simulations and coordinated response planning. That level of readiness allows us to act quickly and work seamlessly, so patients can get the care they need without delay.

“Treating a heart attack is about more than restoring blood flow. It’s about responding quickly, supporting recovery and giving patients the best chance to return to what matters most in their lives,” Rathakrishnan added. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our cardiovascular team and our shared commitment to wholeperson care.