State Attorney Worrell’s policy sparks clash over case submissions, concerns over possible delays of justice
The state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is in hot water with the state after rolling out her latest policy. Monique Worrell is now requiring local law enforcement to obtain an arrest or issue a notice to appear in court before they submit a case to her office for prosecution.
The state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is in hot water with the state after rolling out her latest policy. Monique Worrell is now requiring local law enforcement to obtain an arrest or issue a notice to appear in court before they submit a case to her office for prosecution.
Florida attorney general to look into Worrell over new protocol
The state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is in hot water with the state after rolling out her latest policy. Monique Worrell told local law enforcement to get an arrest warrant for a suspect before sending the case to her office. The attorney general is now reviewing her office.
The state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is in hot water with the state after rolling out her latest policy. Monique Worrell told local law enforcement to get an arrest warrant for a suspect before sending the case to her office. The attorney general is now reviewing her office.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, law enforcement at odds over arrest warrant policy
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday that her office would no longer accept law enforcement cases for prosecution that do not include an arrest or cases that have not already entered the court system, essentially challenging officers, deputies, and detectives to build better cases before submitting them to her office.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday that her office would no longer accept law enforcement cases for prosecution that do not include an arrest or cases that have not already entered the court system, essentially challenging officers, deputies, and detectives to build better cases before submitting them to her office.
Florida men arrested for robbing people after going to bank
Law enforcement across Central Florida say criminals are stalking people who are leaving a bank or store with money or valuables. Officials are warning people to protect themselves so they don't become victims. In almost all of the cases reported, authorities say suspects target a victim, follow the victim and then steal cash.
Law enforcement across Central Florida say criminals are stalking people who are leaving a bank or store with money or valuables. Officials are warning people to protect themselves so they don't become victims. In almost all of the cases reported, authorities say suspects target a victim, follow the victim and then steal cash.
2 arrested in 'bank jugging' incident at Kissimmee shopping plaza: deputies
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has made two arrests in connection to a "bank jugging" incident that occurred last week at a shopping center.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has made two arrests in connection to a "bank jugging" incident that occurred last week at a shopping center.
New Kissimmee police chief sworn in
Kissimmee's new police chief, Charles Broadway, has been officially sworn in. Broadway has 29 years of law enforcement experience and most recently served as Clermont's police chief.
Kissimmee's new police chief, Charles Broadway, has been officially sworn in. Broadway has 29 years of law enforcement experience and most recently served as Clermont's police chief.
Osceola County deputies share new chase video
New body camera video from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office shows a high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic crash at a storage facility in Winter Park. Deputies said the suspect, Jordan Bailey, was wanted on attempted murder charges in Kissimmee.
New body camera video from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office shows a high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic crash at a storage facility in Winter Park. Deputies said the suspect, Jordan Bailey, was wanted on attempted murder charges in Kissimmee.
New video shows high-speed police pursuit that ended in crash, arrest of attempted murder suspect
Newly released footage shows a high-speed police chase across Orange and Osceola counties, ending in a crash and the arrest of an attempted murder suspect in a Kissimmee shooting.
Newly released footage shows a high-speed police chase across Orange and Osceola counties, ending in a crash and the arrest of an attempted murder suspect in a Kissimmee shooting.
Deputies investigating road rage shooting at Florida Publix parking lot
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating a road rage shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of a Publix store over the weekend.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating a road rage shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of a Publix store over the weekend.
Structure fire prompts heavy response in Osceola County
Crews initially responded to the building fire on Michigan Avenue around 3:20 p.m. according to officials.
Crews initially responded to the building fire on Michigan Avenue around 3:20 p.m. according to officials.
Mugshot released for man arrested for attempted murder, chase
Officials have released a mugshot for Jordan Bailey, who was arrested earlier this week after a cross-county chase. He eventually crashed while trying to get away from deputies and was taken to the hospital. Bailey was wanted on an attempted murder charge in Kissimmee.
Officials have released a mugshot for Jordan Bailey, who was arrested earlier this week after a cross-county chase. He eventually crashed while trying to get away from deputies and was taken to the hospital. Bailey was wanted on an attempted murder charge in Kissimmee.
Osceola County woman missing for nearly 2 weeks; deputies ask for help: Have you seen her?
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing woman who was last seen nearly two weeks ago.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing woman who was last seen nearly two weeks ago.
Judge denies Stephan Sterns' motion to ban the press, public from his pre-trial hearings
The public and members of the press will be allowed in Stephan Sterns' pre-trial hearings, according to new documents from the Osceola County Clerk of Courts.
The public and members of the press will be allowed in Stephan Sterns' pre-trial hearings, according to new documents from the Osceola County Clerk of Courts.
3 arrested in connection to violent robberies, credit card fraud
Three man have been arrested in Osceola County in connection to violent robberies and credit card fraud. The sheriff's office said all three of the suspects are from Venezuela and came to the United States illegally.
Three man have been arrested in Osceola County in connection to violent robberies and credit card fraud. The sheriff's office said all three of the suspects are from Venezuela and came to the United States illegally.
Florida stepmom charged in child's death expected in court
The Florida woman being charged in the death of her 5-year-old stepson is set to have a pre-trial hearing today. Cheyenne Fite is accused of leaving the boy to die in a man-made ditch. Deputies say Fite was supposed to be watching the boy, but she wasn't.
The Florida woman being charged in the death of her 5-year-old stepson is set to have a pre-trial hearing today. Cheyenne Fite is accused of leaving the boy to die in a man-made ditch. Deputies say Fite was supposed to be watching the boy, but she wasn't.
High-speed pursuit of attempted murder suspect out of Osceola County ends in crash, arrest in Winter Park
Osceola County sheriff's deputies said they pursued a homicide suspect into Orange County late Wednesday afternoon, ending in a crash in Winter Park.
Osceola County sheriff's deputies said they pursued a homicide suspect into Orange County late Wednesday afternoon, ending in a crash in Winter Park.
Missing 14-year-old, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office seeks publics help locating teen
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old John Joseph, who was reported missing on March 23, 2025.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old John Joseph, who was reported missing on March 23, 2025.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in locating woman missing since January
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen in late January.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen in late January.
Madeline Soto update: Will the media, public be banned from Stephan Sterns' pretrial court hearings?
A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.
A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.
Florida police officer will run 200 miles to raise awareness for first responder mental health
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.