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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

24-year-old arrested after Kissimmee apartment complex shooting: deputies

A 24-year-old man was arrested for premeditated murder after a shooting at a Kissimmee apartment complex over the weekend, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Give Kids the World Village introduces new interactive experience

Give Kids the World Village in Central Florida is enhancing its offerings with the introduction of a brand-new, hands-on experience: "Mayor Clayton’s WonderLab."

2 killed, 1 hurt in 'shootout' at Kissimmee apartments, sheriff says

Two men are dead and another is in the hospital following a drug-related “shootout" at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning, authorities said.

Osceola County approves study assessing flood-prone communities in Kissimmee

As Florida enters the second month of hurricane season, Osceola County commissioners have approved a project to assess flooding issues in certain Kissimmee communities.