Kissimmee police chief, deputy chief resign over investigation into use-of-force case, 'systemic' issues

The Kissimmee Police Department's top two leaders have resigned from their positions, and a detective and an officer have been placed on administrative leave, following an investigation into a 2023 use-of-force case, as well as allegations of “systemic issues" within the department, the City of Kissimmee said Monday.

Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns acted odd, had power tools night before teen's disappearance: roommate

Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was acting odd and strange the day before the Florida girl was reported missing, according to a woman who lived in the same Kissimmee house as Maddie and her mom, Jenn Soto.

15-year-old girl missing from Osceola County for nearly a month

A 15-year-old girl has been missing in Osceola County for nearly a month, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

SUV crashes into house, driver flees scene; homeowner grateful no one was hurt

Dramatic video shows the moment an SUV careened off Neptune Road onto Kings Highway, slamming into the front of a home and leaving a massive hole in its side.

Operation Blue Roof opens for Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has launched Operation Blue Roof to help residents affected by Hurricane Milton.

Country Thunder Florida 2024 canceled after Hurricane Milton

Country Thunder Florida – a three-day music festival held at Osceola Heritage Park – has been canceled, days after Hurricane Milton impacted the state.

New Osceola Fire Station in Poinciana to cut down on emergency response times

Fire Station 85 on Cypress Parkway in Poinciana is now operational. It serves as the new home for fire rescue and emergency medical units that had shared a station in Polk County for more than 30 years.

Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?

Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.

Hurricane Helene: Osceola County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Osceola County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Osceola woman found guilty in 2023 attempted murder of boyfriends two children

More than a year later, 40-year-old Doris Espinoza-Rodriguez was found guilty by an Osceola County jury on two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder with a Weapon, Aggravated Child Abuse with a Weapon, and Felony Battery.