Plane crashes in Kissimmee with 2 onboard, officials say

A small plane with two people onboard crashed Saturday afternoon in Kissimmee, according to the Kissimmee Police Department.

New York tourist sues Osceola County after wrongful detention by deputies

A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging deputies wrongfully detained and handcuffed him while searching for another person at a Davenport condominium complex.

Man found dead after house fire in Kissimmee, police say

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home following a residential fire in Kissimmee.

Kissimmee residents question actions of Mayor Jackie Espinosa
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Kissimmee's Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez are being investigated regarding an ethics violation. During a May 19 city meeting, residents voiced allegations against the mayor, saying the problems are stemming from "corruption." 

Man charged with second-degree murder after shooting near Kissimmee hotel

A man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a shooting near a hotel in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
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Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.

Kissimmee mayor, commissioner face investigation after ethics complaints

Kissimmee city commissioners moved forward with a formal request for an independent investigation into Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez after ethics complaints were filed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.