Kissimmee Police under continued scrutiny as state attorney probes allegations of misconduct cover-up
The Kissimmee Police Department faces intensified scrutiny following a letter from the State Attorney’s Office alleging a history of concealing police misconduct.
The Kissimmee Police Department faces intensified scrutiny following a letter from the State Attorney’s Office alleging a history of concealing police misconduct.
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.
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.
Latino voters propel Donald Trump to victory in Osceola County, nationwide
As Donald Trump gets ready for a second term as president, political experts believe he has growing Latino support to thank.
As Donald Trump gets ready for a second term as president, political experts believe he has growing Latino support to thank.
Could Gov. DeSantis remove Monique Worrell from state attorney's office a second time?
Monique Worrell is removing the word "former" from her title of "State Attorney."
Monique Worrell is removing the word "former" from her title of "State Attorney."
Election results: Marcos Lopez wins reelection as Osceola County Sheriff, defeats Donnie Martinez
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been reelected as sheriff, defeating Republican challenger Donnie Martinez in the 2024 election.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been reelected as sheriff, defeating Republican challenger Donnie Martinez in the 2024 election.
Democrat Darren Soto wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 9th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Darren Soto won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday.
Democratic Rep. Darren Soto won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday.
Live election results: Osceola County races
Here are the Florida General Election results in Osceola County, Nov. 5, 2024.
Here are the Florida General Election results in Osceola County, Nov. 5, 2024.
Election 2024: Meet the candidates for State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit: Andrew Bain, Monique Worrell
Former Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, who was suspended from the position by Gov.
Former Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, who was suspended from the position by Gov.
Osceola County dirt bike accident, 16-year-old dead and 18-year-old seriously injured
A crash between a dirt bike and an SUV left a 16-year-old dead and an 18-year-old severely injured in Osceola County on Sunday evening.
A crash between a dirt bike and an SUV left a 16-year-old dead and an 18-year-old severely injured in Osceola County on Sunday evening.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Election 2024: Meet the candidates for Osceola County Sheriff: Marcos Lopez, Donnie Martinez
Who will be the next Osceola County sheriff?
Who will be the next Osceola County sheriff?
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.
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.
Man arrested and extradited from Puerto Rico, charged with murder in Osceola County shooting
On Tuesday, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez held a press conference to announce a recent homicide arrest and extradition of a 24-year-old man.
On Tuesday, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez held a press conference to announce a recent homicide arrest and extradition of a 24-year-old man.
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.
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.
Police search for suspected burglars who stole bounce house from Kissimmee ice cream shop
Police are searching for burglars who allegedly stole a bounce house from the "Abracadabra" Ice Cream Shop in Kissimmee.
Police are searching for burglars who allegedly stole a bounce house from the "Abracadabra" Ice Cream Shop in Kissimmee.