Florida boy, 3, accidentally shoots himself: Officials warn gun owners to 'secure firearms'
A four-year-old boy is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself in the upper torso at a home in Kissimmee, authorities said.
A four-year-old boy is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself in the upper torso at a home in Kissimmee, authorities said.
4-year-old boy drowns at Kissimmee resort community pool, deputies say
The boy, who was visiting with his family from Georgia, was pulled from the pool by bystanders who performed CPR until emergency responders arrived, according to the sheriff's office.
The boy, who was visiting with his family from Georgia, was pulled from the pool by bystanders who performed CPR until emergency responders arrived, according to the sheriff's office.
Attorneys seek delays in Kissimmee triple-murder case amid issues over witnesses
Attorneys in a Central Florida triple-murder case are seeking delays as they work through challenges tied to overseas witnesses and pending legal decisions.
Attorneys in a Central Florida triple-murder case are seeking delays as they work through challenges tied to overseas witnesses and pending legal decisions.
Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by man set on fire at Florida gas station
Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga filed a lawsuit against the county and six Osceola County deputies—including suspended sheriff Marcos Lopez—after a 2022 incident that left him severely burned.
Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga filed a lawsuit against the county and six Osceola County deputies—including suspended sheriff Marcos Lopez—after a 2022 incident that left him severely burned.
Crash to Florida AutoZone hospitalizes 3; 6 cars damaged
A dramatic crash in Osceola County Wednesday afternoon left three people injured, and six vehicles damaged, authorities said.
A dramatic crash in Osceola County Wednesday afternoon left three people injured, and six vehicles damaged, authorities said.
Homeowners push for new law to oust CDD board members amid spending controversy
Residents in the Concorde Estates neighborhood say they want answers after discovering that nearly $900,000 of their community district’s budget was spent within about three weeks late last year.
Residents in the Concorde Estates neighborhood say they want answers after discovering that nearly $900,000 of their community district’s budget was spent within about three weeks late last year.
Hamburger Mary's plans new location in Kissimmee
Nearly two years after closing its downtown Orlando location, Hamburger Mary's has found a new Central Florida home.
Nearly two years after closing its downtown Orlando location, Hamburger Mary's has found a new Central Florida home.
Hurt dog found abandoned in Florida dumpster, later euthanized; suspect arrested
A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.
A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.
Kissimmee police lieutenant arrested in computer access investigation
A Kissimmee police lieutenant has been arrested on computer-related charges following an internal investigation into unauthorized access to the department’s camera system.
A Kissimmee police lieutenant has been arrested on computer-related charges following an internal investigation into unauthorized access to the department’s camera system.
Osceola County woman recovering after dog attack in her front yard
A woman in Osceola County said she suffered severe hand injuries after a dog charged at her and her pets outside her home, prompting an ongoing search for the animal.
A woman in Osceola County said she suffered severe hand injuries after a dog charged at her and her pets outside her home, prompting an ongoing search for the animal.
Kissimmee Walmart shooting: 8-second bodycam clip released by Osceola County Sheriff's Office
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office released on Tuesday afternoon a very short, edited video clip from the body-worn camera of the deputy who shot and killed an armed teenager suspected of shoplifting at a Poinciana Walmart.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office released on Tuesday afternoon a very short, edited video clip from the body-worn camera of the deputy who shot and killed an armed teenager suspected of shoplifting at a Poinciana Walmart.
Kissimmee Walmart shooting: Deputy shoot, kills armed shoplifting suspect inside store, sheriff says
A shooting involving an off-duty law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A shooting involving an off-duty law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
2 brothers shot at Kissimmee home, deputies say; man arrested on attempted murder charges
A man accused of shooting two brothers in Kissimmee after an argument has been arrested, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
A man accused of shooting two brothers in Kissimmee after an argument has been arrested, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
DHL permanently closing Kissimmee plant; 200 jobs lost
Shipping supplier DHL plans to close its Kissimmee plant by the end of 2026, impacting more than 200 employees, according to a Florida WARN notice.
Shipping supplier DHL plans to close its Kissimmee plant by the end of 2026, impacting more than 200 employees, according to a Florida WARN notice.
Florida triple-murder suspect avoided trial in prior case, received outpatient mental health treatment instead
Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.
Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.
Kissimmee triple murder suspect had previous run in with law enforcement, documents show
A man accused of a triple murder in Kissimmee previously went to jail for attempted murder in 2021.
A man accused of a triple murder in Kissimmee previously went to jail for attempted murder in 2021.
Boy, 9, survives cardiac arrest thanks to quick-thinking deputy, dispatcher
A 9-year-old boy is celebrating the holiday season after a rapid response from law enforcement and emergency dispatchers saved his life during a severe allergic reaction.
A 9-year-old boy is celebrating the holiday season after a rapid response from law enforcement and emergency dispatchers saved his life during a severe allergic reaction.
2 arrested after Facebook Marketplace car sale turns into carjacking, deputies say
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Robin Severance-Lopez: Sheriff’s estranged wife accepts plea deal, avoids jail time in gambling case
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will change her plea and avoid jail time by accepting 24 months of probation on reduced charges.
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will change her plea and avoid jail time by accepting 24 months of probation on reduced charges.
School zone speed cameras paused in Osceola County for compliance review
Osceola County has temporarily halted enforcement of school zone speed camera violations after a disputed ticket prompted a review of the county’s 32-camera system.
Osceola County has temporarily halted enforcement of school zone speed camera violations after a disputed ticket prompted a review of the county’s 32-camera system.