Changing the culture in Kissimmee: New mayor aims to restore trust in police

Kissimmee’s newly elected Mayor Jackie Espinosa says her top priority is to change the city’s culture and rebuild trust in the police department after allegations of a “culture of cover-up" led to the former police chief’s resignation.

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Home for the Holidays in Kissimmee

Habitat for Humanity for Greater Orlando and Osceola County symbolically broke ground with gold shovels on their annual “Home for the Holidays" build in Kissimmee.

Live election results: Osceola County races

Here are the Florida General Election results in Osceola County, Nov. 5, 2024.

Casey Anthony trial judge reacts to Kissimmee Police credibility allegations: '5-alarm dumpster fire'

Retired Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the infamous Casey Anthony case, said the credibility concerns within the Kissimmee Police Department also raise concerns about its investigation and could affect the state's prosecution efforts.

How will Kissimmee police issues affect current cases?
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The interim police chief of the Kissimmee Police Department said he's ordered a review of several cases currently under police investigation after the agency's department, including its officers and former chief, have had their credibility questioned. A grand jury found Kissimmee Police had a "culture of silence." "This presents a five-alarm dumpster fire," said former Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Belvin Perry, who presided over the Casey Anthony case.

Kissimmee police investigation: Lying, silence, failures, officials say
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Questions about a use-of-force case and a Kissimmee Police Officer's alleged actions have possibly exposed serious concerns and issues within the Kissimmee Police Department, according to a grand jury's recommendations. Kissimmee's Police Chief and Deputy Chief resigned amid the investigation and were immediately replaced, and nine other officers, sergeants, and deputies are under investigation for allegations of being untruthful and misconduct.

Kissimmee Police Department 'fosters a culture of silence'; grand jury recommended these changes

During a press conference on Thursday morning, Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain announced the findings of the Grand Jury following a misconduct investigation and indictment of Kissimmee police officer Andrew Baseggio.

Bondsman accused of human trafficking faces judge for first time

Russell Moncrief, a 75-year-old bail bondsman accused of trading bonds for sexual favors, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.

Central Florida bail bondsman arrested on human trafficking charges

A bail bondsman from Central Florida has been arrested on charges of human trafficking, accused of bonding women out of jail in exchange for sex.

Kissimmee police officer accused of excessive force, 10 others under investigation

A Kissimmee police officer is accused of attacking a man inside his home, while other officers allegedly covered it up. Now, the state attorney is raising questions.