Loose Central Florida kangaroo captured; owner facing charges

A kangaroo that was spotted hopping down a road in Saint Cloud, Florida, has been safely captured and is now staying at the Amazing Animals Wildlife Preserve.

Kangaroo caught after hopping along busy road in St. Cloud: FWC

A kangaroo seen hopping along a busy Osceola County roadway Monday afternoon has been safely captured, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). What We Know

Fires break out across Florida amid ongoing drought conditions
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Crews across Florida and Central Florida are working to contain ongoing brush fires. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County on Friday due to a 150-acre active wildfire. Meanwhile, a 116-acre brush fire is burning in Osceola County in the Holopaw area. Three fires are also burning in Volusia County.

Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status

Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.

Osceola County Sheriff’s operation ‘Spring Purge’ totals 62 arrests in April

A month-long enforcement initiative by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office led to 62 arrests in April as deputies targeted violent offenders, drug crimes, human trafficking, and other community threats, the agency announced Wednesday.

Driver sought in deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is still searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Osceola County. The incident happened early Friday morning in the Buena Ventura Lakes area. Troopers say they have found the vehicle, but are still searching for its driver.

Police search for missing Kissimmee woman: Can you help find her?

Police are continuing their search for a Kissimmee woman who went missing earlier this week. They said the woman "may be disoriented or unfamiliar with her surroundings."

Osceola County crash leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured after car flips multiple times: Troopers

One person is dead, and three people are seriously injured, following a crash where the involved vehicle flipped over multiple times in the early hours of Saturday morning in Osceola County, troopers say. A crash report shows that all four people involved in the wreck were in their early-to-mid 20s.

Former Kissimmee officer pleads guilty to battery, misconduct in excessive force case

Former Kissimmee police officer Andrew Baseggio pleaded guilty to battery and misconduct charges related to a 2023 incident where he used excessive force during an arrest.

Osceola County 3-car crash on I-4 in construction zone leaves 1 dead, 1 injured: Troopers

A three-car crash that caused major traffic delays on Friday morning in Osceola County has left one dead and another injured, troopers say. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the person that died was killed in the construction zone along Interstate 4 in ChampionsGate.

Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years, police credit DNA advancements

A 33-year-old cold case has been solved with the arrest of a 72-year-old Apopka man in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, authorities announced Monday.

St. Cloud dedicates memorial bench to Maddie Soto
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The City of St. Cloud is remembering Maddie Soto with a special bench at Lakefront Park. Maddie, 13, was found dead last year just days after she was reported missing. Prosecutors say Stephen Sterns, the boyfriend of Maddie's mom, killed her. Officials say Sterns is also facings sex crime charges after abusing Maddie for years.