Kissimmee mayor sworn in, lays out plans to rebuild trust in police department
Jackie Espinosa was sworn in as Kissimmee's new mayor during a city council meeting on Tuesday.
Jackie Espinosa was sworn in as Kissimmee's new mayor during a city council meeting on Tuesday.
Changing the culture in Kissimmee: New mayor aims to restore trust in police
Kissimmee’s newly elected Mayor Jackie Espinosa says her top priority is to change the city’s culture and rebuild trust in the police department after allegations of a “culture of cover-up" led to the former police chief’s resignation.
Kissimmee’s newly elected Mayor Jackie Espinosa says her top priority is to change the city’s culture and rebuild trust in the police department after allegations of a “culture of cover-up" led to the former police chief’s resignation.
Kissimmee Police under continued scrutiny as state attorney probes allegations of misconduct cover-up
The Kissimmee Police Department faces intensified scrutiny following a letter from the State Attorney’s Office alleging a history of concealing police misconduct.
The Kissimmee Police Department faces intensified scrutiny following a letter from the State Attorney’s Office alleging a history of concealing police misconduct.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Home for the Holidays in Kissimmee
Habitat for Humanity for Greater Orlando and Osceola County symbolically broke ground with gold shovels on their annual “Home for the Holidays" build in Kissimmee.
Habitat for Humanity for Greater Orlando and Osceola County symbolically broke ground with gold shovels on their annual “Home for the Holidays" build in Kissimmee.
Casey Anthony trial judge reacts to Kissimmee Police credibility allegations: '5-alarm dumpster fire'
Retired Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the infamous Casey Anthony case, said the credibility concerns within the Kissimmee Police Department also raise concerns about its investigation and could affect the state's prosecution efforts.
Retired Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the infamous Casey Anthony case, said the credibility concerns within the Kissimmee Police Department also raise concerns about its investigation and could affect the state's prosecution efforts.
How will Kissimmee police issues affect current cases?
The interim police chief of the Kissimmee Police Department said he's ordered a review of several cases currently under police investigation after the agency's department, including its officers and former chief, have had their credibility questioned. A grand jury found Kissimmee Police had a "culture of silence." "This presents a five-alarm dumpster fire," said former Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the Casey Anthony case.
The interim police chief of the Kissimmee Police Department said he's ordered a review of several cases currently under police investigation after the agency's department, including its officers and former chief, have had their credibility questioned. A grand jury found Kissimmee Police had a "culture of silence." "This presents a five-alarm dumpster fire," said former Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the Casey Anthony case.
Kissimmee Police Department 'fosters a culture of silence'; grand jury recommended these changes
During a press conference on Thursday morning, Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain announced the findings of the Grand Jury following a misconduct investigation and indictment of Kissimmee police officer Andrew Baseggio.
During a press conference on Thursday morning, Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain announced the findings of the Grand Jury following a misconduct investigation and indictment of Kissimmee police officer Andrew Baseggio.
Kissimmee police officer accused of excessive force, 10 others under investigation
A Kissimmee police officer is accused of attacking a man inside his home, while other officers allegedly covered it up. Now, the state attorney is raising questions.
A Kissimmee police officer is accused of attacking a man inside his home, while other officers allegedly covered it up. Now, the state attorney is raising questions.
Man arrested and extradited from Puerto Rico, charged with murder in Osceola County shooting
On Tuesday, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez held a press conference to announce a recent homicide arrest and extradition of a 24-year-old man.
On Tuesday, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez held a press conference to announce a recent homicide arrest and extradition of a 24-year-old man.
Kissimmee police chief, deputy chief resign over investigation into use-of-force case, 'systemic' issues
The Kissimmee Police Department's top two leaders have resigned from their positions, and a detective and an officer have been placed on administrative leave, following an investigation into a 2023 use-of-force case, as well as allegations of “systemic issues" within the department, the City of Kissimmee said Monday.
The Kissimmee Police Department's top two leaders have resigned from their positions, and a detective and an officer have been placed on administrative leave, following an investigation into a 2023 use-of-force case, as well as allegations of “systemic issues" within the department, the City of Kissimmee said Monday.
Police search for suspected burglars who stole bounce house from Kissimmee ice cream shop
Police are searching for burglars who allegedly stole a bounce house from the "Abracadabra" Ice Cream Shop in Kissimmee.
Police are searching for burglars who allegedly stole a bounce house from the "Abracadabra" Ice Cream Shop in Kissimmee.
Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns acted odd, had power tools night before teen's disappearance: roommate
Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was acting odd and strange the day before the Florida girl was reported missing, according to a woman who lived in the same Kissimmee house as Maddie and her mom, Jenn Soto.
Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was acting odd and strange the day before the Florida girl was reported missing, according to a woman who lived in the same Kissimmee house as Maddie and her mom, Jenn Soto.
Country Thunder Florida 2024 canceled after Hurricane Milton
Country Thunder Florida – a three-day music festival held at Osceola Heritage Park – has been canceled, days after Hurricane Milton impacted the state.
Country Thunder Florida – a three-day music festival held at Osceola Heritage Park – has been canceled, days after Hurricane Milton impacted the state.
No charges for anyone else in Madeline Soto homicide case at this time, Kissimmee police says
Stephan Sterns – the boyfriend of Madeline's mother, Jennifer Soto – was charged with first degree murder on April 25
Stephan Sterns – the boyfriend of Madeline's mother, Jennifer Soto – was charged with first degree murder on April 25
Woman killed after colliding with tree in Kissimmee crash: FHP
A 74-year-old woman was killed after colliding with a tree in Osceola County on Thursday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
A 74-year-old woman was killed after colliding with a tree in Osceola County on Thursday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Kissimmee Police officer fired after assaulting man before taking him into custody, state attorney says
The former police officer caused serious bodily injury to the man he arrested, officials said.
The former police officer caused serious bodily injury to the man he arrested, officials said.
Osceola County students subject to random metal detector searches this upcoming school year
The Osceola County School District just announced that it is implementing and enforcing a new policy to keep kids safe, but some parents aren’t sold on it.
The Osceola County School District just announced that it is implementing and enforcing a new policy to keep kids safe, but some parents aren’t sold on it.
3 winning lottery tickets worth combined $83K sold in Central Florida
Three winning Florida Lottery tickets worth a combined $83,000 were sold in Central Florida for Monday night's Fantasy 5 drawing.
Three winning Florida Lottery tickets worth a combined $83,000 were sold in Central Florida for Monday night's Fantasy 5 drawing.
'Elf' taking over ICE! at Gaylord Palms with 20,000-square-foot winter wonderland
"ICE!" at Gaylord Palms will be inspired by the beloved holiday movie "Elf" in 2024.
"ICE!" at Gaylord Palms will be inspired by the beloved holiday movie "Elf" in 2024.
Kissimmee seriously considering garage conversion subsidy program
Leaders in Kissimmee are seriously considering a new program to increase affordable housing options.
Leaders in Kissimmee are seriously considering a new program to increase affordable housing options.