Man killed crossing I-4 after initially surviving crash; troopers search for driver

Troopers are searching for a vehicle allegedly involved in a crash that left a 23-year-old crash victim dead on I-4 in Osceola County early Monday morning.

Deadly I-4 crash in Kissimmee, troopers investigating

A deadly crash on I-4 West at US-192 shut down all lanes in the area early Monday morning. The lanes have since reopened.

Mayonnaise request may have led to Checkers employee shooting, killing customer: Investigators

A fast food worker accused of fatally shooting a customer who complained about his order appeared in court Friday as new and disturbing details emerged about the incident outside a Checkers restaurant in Kissimmee.

Two arrested in Osceola hotel robbery scheme involving online date setup

Two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery scheme that took place in a Kissimmee hotel room last month, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Gov. DeSantis speaks at annual homeschool convention in Kissimmee

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave remarks at the Florida Parent Educators Association's Annual homeschool convention in Kissimmee on Friday morning.

Florida Checkers employee shoots, kills customer upset with order, police say

An argument over a food order at a Florida Checkers restaurant ended in shooting and one man dead, deputies said. A Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer during an argument over the customer's food.  The Checkers employee was arrested and booked into jail on one count of first-degree premeditated murder.

Mother of teen shooting victim speaks out after second arrest made in son's murder case

For the first time, the mother of a 19-year-old shooting victim is speaking publicly, following a second arrest in her son’s murder case — this time, an elementary school cafeteria worker.

Elementary school employee accused of evidence tampering in Osceola County teen’s murder case

A food service employee at a Winter Garden elementary school was arrested on campus last week, accused of tampering with evidence in connection to the deadly shooting of a teenager in Osceola County.

Teen killed in Osceola County shooting over dispute involving girl, sheriff says

A 19-year-old was shot and killed during a confrontation in a St. Cloud mobile home park on April 11. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the violence stemmed from an argument between teenagers over a girl.

Memorial art installation honoring Pulse victims delayed
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In February, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee finalized its recommendations for a memorial to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. The memorial will feature an angel ellipse, healing garden, survivor?s wall and space for individualized tributes. Although the project was originally scheduled to be completed in late summer or early fall 2027, officials now say the memorial is at least a year behind schedule.

Substitute teacher in Osceola County accused of throwing student into wall, police say

A 71-year-old substitute teacher has been arrested after allegedly throwing a student against a classroom wall at Neptune Elementary School in St. Cloud, Florida.

Woman struck, killed in Osceola County overnight crash
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a woman running across the street when she shouldn't have been died after she was hit by a car in the early hours of Saturday morning in Osceola County. Officials said it happened overnight on Orange Blossom Trail near The Oaks Boulevard.

Brush fires in Osceola County burn 600 acres, officials say fires at 85% containment

Two brush fires that broke out on Friday in the area of the Lake Lizzie Preserve in Osceola County have now burned 600 acres and are still only at 85% containment, officials say.

Lightning sparks brush fire in Lake Lizzie Preserve
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Crews are continuing to manage a brush fire in the Lake Lizzie Preserve in Osceola County. Authorities said the fire, which broke out after a lightning strike, is about 70% contained, and no homes are in danger.

Florida sisters bring comfort to hurricane victims with handmade dolls

Inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September, a St. Cloud family has turned their living room into a makeshift doll workshop, launching a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort to children who lost everything in the storm.

Deputies searching for missing Osceola County teen

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old boy who disappeared Wednesday.