FHP: Florida woman, 72, killed in Osceola County head-on crash
A 72-year-old Tampa woman was killed in a crash in Osceola County Sunday night, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said in a news release.
Osceola Sheriff takes unusual approach to cleaning up crime
Osceola Sheriff has a new way to crack down on crime, while also trying to hire people at his agency.
Missing Florida woman found dead outside Red Lobster in Kissimmee, deputies say
Catrina Ashley, a Central Florida woman who was reported missing after she left her job early in July, was found dead Wednesday outside a Red Lobster in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Body found outside Red Lobster in Kissimmee, deputies say
A person was found dead inside a car parked outside a Red Lobster in Kissimmee on Wednesday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Family receives refund after Florida vacation rental unexpectedly canceled
A Missouri family who booked a vacation rental home in Florida via VRBO only to find out it was unexpectedly canceled weeks before their trip, has received a full refund after FOX 35 News featured her story.
'Give back our dog': Florida couple believes dog stolen, pleading for her safe return
The owners say surveillance video shows a car stopping near their home around the time the dog disappeared.
FHP: Person dead after being struck twice by vehicle in Osceola County
A person was struck and killed by a vehicle in Osceola County on Saturday morning, and then struck a second time by another vehicle, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Judge backs Osceola County in dispute with American Classical Charter Academy
An administrative law judge Friday upheld a decision by the Osceola County School Board to terminate a contract with a charter school, citing issues such as a large number of uncertified teachers and not properly providing exceptional-student education services.
Purple Alert issued for missing Central Florida woman Catrina Ashley last seen leaving work early
Authorities issued a Purple Alert for a Central Florida woman who was reported missing after she left her job early Tuesday and has not been seen or heard from since. Those alerts go out when an adult suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities is missing, but does not meet criteria for a Silver Alert.
'It’s been terrible:' Family wants refund after vacation rental reserved on VRBO became unavailable
Imagine planning a vacation and a few weeks before your trip, you get a notice that the vacation home you reserved online using VRBO is no longer available. It left one family in a bad position, and they just want their money back, but they’ve only received a portion of their refund.
New community splash pad opens in Kissimmee
Central Florida has a new place for families to cool off from the heat.
Watch: New safety lights installed on Osceola school buses to make them more visible in low-light areas
Drivers will notice new flashing, red safety lights installed on some school buses in Osceola County when students return to their bus stops for the 2022-23 school year.
Florida teacher shortage continues with school start just weeks away
Many students in Central Florida are heading back to the classroom in about two weeks and districts are still working to find hundreds of teachers.
Keeping your cool during hot summer months in Florida
It's important to take opportunities to cool down during these hot summer days in Florida. Osceola County has just opened its first community splash pad at the 65th Infantry Veterans Park.
Osceola County Schools: Back-to-School free immunization events being hosted for students
Local schools across Osceola County are hosting free immunization events for students, including COVID-19 immunizations - Here’s everything you need to know.
VIDEO: Baby albino alligator hatches at Wild Florida animal park
Have you ever seen an alligator hatch? Now you can! Wild Florida recently welcomed an albino alligator hatchling – and it has a remarkable story of its own.
FHP: Person lying on railroad tracks killed by train in Osceola County
A person is dead after being hit and killed by a train early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Animal shelters at capacity in Central Florida: What you can do to help
Animal shelters across Central Florida have teamed up to plead with the community to adopt homeless animals as shelters face full-capacity during National Adoption Weekend.
Osceola County students to scan ID badges when getting on and off the bus this school year
Students who take the bus to school in Osceola County this school year will scan their ID badges, which the district hopes will help them better monitor who is getting on and off buses as they travel to and from school.
New safety features in school buses help track students
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.