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Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa fined $2K by Florida Commission on Ethics in joint agreement
The Florida Commission on Ethics has agreed to issue a civil fine and a public reprimand to Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, part of a joint resolution agreement reached with the Commission, following ethical questions and concerns related to COVID-era business relief funds distributed to Espinosa and her family members.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has agreed to issue a civil fine and a public reprimand to Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, part of a joint resolution agreement reached with the Commission, following ethical questions and concerns related to COVID-era business relief funds distributed to Espinosa and her family members.
Kissimmee mayor released from jail after posting $70K bond following arrest on grand theft, fraud charges
All eyes were on the Osceola County Jail as Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa posted her $70,000 bond and was released following her arrest on charges of grand theft and scheme to defraud.
All eyes were on the Osceola County Jail as Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa posted her $70,000 bond and was released following her arrest on charges of grand theft and scheme to defraud.
Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges, AG says
Update (10/22): Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa made her first court appearance on Thursday, Oct. 22. A judge granted her a $70,000 bond. Her next court date is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2026. Late Thursday, Espinosa posted bond and was released from jail.
Update (10/22): Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa made her first court appearance on Thursday, Oct. 22. A judge granted her a $70,000 bond. Her next court date is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2026. Late Thursday, Espinosa posted bond and was released from jail.
New owners buy Old Town Kissimmee complex for $24 million
The Old Town entertainment complex in Kissimmee has been sold to new owners for nearly $24 million. Those owners have promised to invest in the complex's future, while keeping its nostalgic appeal.
The Old Town entertainment complex in Kissimmee has been sold to new owners for nearly $24 million. Those owners have promised to invest in the complex's future, while keeping its nostalgic appeal.
Kissimmee mayor agrees to ethics settlement with proposed $2,000 fine
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa has signed a settlement agreement with the Florida Commission on Ethics, admitting she violated state ethics law by having contractual relationships with businesses that received city grant funding.
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa has signed a settlement agreement with the Florida Commission on Ethics, admitting she violated state ethics law by having contractual relationships with businesses that received city grant funding.
Fun Spot to bring rides from closed Atlanta park to Central Florida
Following the closure of its Atlanta park, Fun Spot America plans to bring several of its rides to the Central Florida parks.
Following the closure of its Atlanta park, Fun Spot America plans to bring several of its rides to the Central Florida parks.
Kissimmee family honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 American flags on 25th anniversary
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.
Judge rules Kissimmee triple-murder suspect competent to stand trial
A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.
A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.
Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms
A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.
A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.
Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor
The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa violated Florida ethics law by maintaining a prohibited contractual relationship with an entity doing business with the city after her business accepted grant money administered by the city.
The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa violated Florida ethics law by maintaining a prohibited contractual relationship with an entity doing business with the city after her business accepted grant money administered by the city.
3 injured in early-morning Kissimmee shooting, officials
3 injured in early-morning Kissimmee shooting, officials
3 injured in early-morning Kissimmee shooting, officials
Fun Spot launches deal on 2027 season passes
Fun Spot is selling 2027 season passes that also includes admission to its Central Florida parks for the rest of this year.
Fun Spot is selling 2027 season passes that also includes admission to its Central Florida parks for the rest of this year.
Kissimmee commission rejects articles of impeachment against mayor
Kissimmee city commissioners voted Tuesday against advancing articles of impeachment against Mayor Jackie Espinosa following a special prosecutor's ethics investigation.
Kissimmee city commissioners voted Tuesday against advancing articles of impeachment against Mayor Jackie Espinosa following a special prosecutor's ethics investigation.
Kissimmee commission votes against Mayor Jackie Espinosa impeachment
Kissimmee city commissioners voted Tuesday against advancing articles of impeachment against Mayor Jackie Espinosa following a special prosecutor's ethics investigation.
Kissimmee city commissioners voted Tuesday against advancing articles of impeachment against Mayor Jackie Espinosa following a special prosecutor's ethics investigation.
FHP seeks vehicle in hit-and-run crash in Kissimmee
A hit-and-run crash was reported Monday near a couple of schools in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A hit-and-run crash was reported Monday near a couple of schools in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Photos: Massive fire at Kissimmee pawn shop; 1 firefighter hurt, official says
Firefighters responded to a large fire at a pawn shop on Vine Street in Kissimmee on Friday.
Firefighters responded to a large fire at a pawn shop on Vine Street in Kissimmee on Friday.
Kissimmee pawn shop fire update: Full presser
The Kissimmee Fire Department responded to a large fire at a pawn shop early Friday morning. At least 40 firefighters helped bring the fire under control. No one was inside the store when the fire sparked. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Kissimmee Fire Department responded to a large fire at a pawn shop early Friday morning. At least 40 firefighters helped bring the fire under control. No one was inside the store when the fire sparked. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Good Samaritan rescues bedridden man from burning Osceola County home
A Good Samaritan is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a bedridden man from a burning home in Osceola County before firefighters arrived.
A Good Samaritan is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a bedridden man from a burning home in Osceola County before firefighters arrived.
Florida man convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 stabbing death of teen girl
Anas Muhammad was found guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the November 2022 stabbing death of 16-year-old Paulo Pagan.
Anas Muhammad was found guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the November 2022 stabbing death of 16-year-old Paulo Pagan.