Poinciana boy, 3, accidentally shot himself in chest after accessing gun
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Osceola County Sheriff's office held a press conference to warn gun owners to safely secure their firearms after a three-year-old boy shot himself in the chest in his Poinciana home. Though the boy is expected to recover, authorities warn that under Florida law, firearms must be safely secured.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Osceola County Sheriff's office held a press conference to warn gun owners to safely secure their firearms after a three-year-old boy shot himself in the chest in his Poinciana home. Though the boy is expected to recover, authorities warn that under Florida law, firearms must be safely secured.
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.
Traffic on I-4 halts as FDOT pumps water from flooding
Part of Interstate 4 in Osceola County was closed for hours due to flooding. The eastbound and westbound sides of I-4 have reopened after being closed for several hours. Drivers faced traffic delays during the morning commute.
Part of Interstate 4 in Osceola County was closed for hours due to flooding. The eastbound and westbound sides of I-4 have reopened after being closed for several hours. Drivers faced traffic delays during the morning commute.
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.
Flooding shuts down I-4 in Osceola County amid FDOT lane expansion project
A stretch of Interstate 4 was closed for hours in Osceola County due to flooding on the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A stretch of Interstate 4 was closed for hours in Osceola County due to flooding on the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Man arrested after shooting into car, fleeing with child in backseat: officials
Man arrested after shooting into car, fleeing with child in backseat: officials
Man arrested after shooting into car, fleeing with child in backseat: officials
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.
Florida man, 85, with dementia shoots son, deputies say
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3.
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3.
Florida man undergoing surgery after being shot by his dad diagnosed with dementia
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say.
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say.
Car slams into Poinciana home, bursts into flames but occupants escape unharmed
A two-vehicle crash in Poinciana led to a car slamming into a home and catching fire Friday morning, officials said.
A two-vehicle crash in Poinciana led to a car slamming into a home and catching fire Friday morning, officials said.
16 alleged child predators arrested in multi-agency sting operation
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an undercover operation, 16 people accused of being child predators were arrested in Central Florida. All 16 people were taken into custody. However, Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said, these 16 are not the last.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an undercover operation, 16 people accused of being child predators were arrested in Central Florida. All 16 people were taken into custody. However, Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said, these 16 are not the last.
16 accused child predators arrested in Osceola County Sheriff’s Office sting
16 people are now behind bars after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation headed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. 15 of which are accused of traveling to have sex with minors.
16 people are now behind bars after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation headed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. 15 of which are accused of traveling to have sex with minors.
Suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez in court for first time since bonding out in illegal gambling case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since posting bail on charges accusing him of operating an illegal gambling ring and offering law enforcement protection in exchange for money and political favors.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since posting bail on charges accusing him of operating an illegal gambling ring and offering law enforcement protection in exchange for money and political favors.
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.
Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
Orange County teen dies at Airbnb party: Who's responsible?
The search continues for a suspect after a teen boy died after shot at a party in Kissimmee. Experts weigh in on: who's responsible when a rental home becomes a crime scene.
The search continues for a suspect after a teen boy died after shot at a party in Kissimmee. Experts weigh in on: who's responsible when a rental home becomes a crime scene.
Florida teen, 17, dies after Kissimmee Airbnb party shooting
A Florida teen is dead after a shooting at an Airbnb over the weekend. Now, officials are looking for information to learn what happened.
A Florida teen is dead after a shooting at an Airbnb over the weekend. Now, officials are looking for information to learn what happened.
2 men killed in head-on crash in Osceola County, FHP says
Two men were killed in a crash in Osceola County on Wednesday after a driver tried to pass traffic and hit another vehicle head-on, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Two men were killed in a crash in Osceola County on Wednesday after a driver tried to pass traffic and hit another vehicle head-on, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Osceola County deputy wrangles alligator as mating season approaches in Florida
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.