ICE detainees accused of Orlando thefts targeting Asian homes, businesses
Five people, police say are part of the robbery ring "South American Theft Group," were arrested Oct. 20 after their latest robbery was caught on police drone video.
Former Osceola County Sheriff Lopez speedy trial waved
Former Osceola County Sheriff Lopez, who's accused of being part of an illegal gambling ring, filed documents waving his right to a speedy trial. His attorney wants the November trial date pushed back.
Man mistaken for rideshare driver accused of attacking woman, Osceola deputies say
A man potentially mistaken for being a rideshare driver is accused of attacking a woman he picked up inside his car, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Woman attacked inside vehicle mistaken for rideshare; suspect wanted, officials say
Update (10/20): On Monday, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office clarified that it does not believe the woman was kidnapped, but does believe that she was attacked inside the vehicle. Deputies are still looking for the man depicted in the sketch.
Attempted kidnapping suspect wanted in Osceola County: officials
Officials with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's assistance in finding a suspect after an attempted kidnapping early Saturday morning, according to deputies. Deputies were called out to the area of E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway around 4 a.m. after the victim said she was walking in the area toward the intersection of Cross Prairie Parkway when a man in a silver SUV stopped in front of her. The victim entered the vehicle believing the man to be an Uber driver, according to officials. Deputies said while driving on Cross Prairie Parkway, the victim demanded to be let out after the man began making sexual comments.
One killed in single-vehicle crash in Osceola County, officials say
One killed in single-vehicle crash in Osceola County, officials say
Man, 81, killed in backyard shed explosion after drilling into propane tank, deputies say
An 81-year-old Kissimmee man was killed in an explosion and fire inside a backyard shed on Thursday evening.
Person of interest in deadly hit-and-run in Kissimmee has been found, FHP says
A man in a wheelchair was hit and killed early Friday morning while crossing a busy intersection in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Kissimmee junkyard fire burns for hours
A fire broke out at a Kissimmee junkyard Thursday afternoon, with high columns of smoke visible from the sky. It was then a suppression operation as 34 fire units fought a scrapyard fire at S. Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee, Oct. 16. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Kissimmee junkyard fire update: Osceola County Fire Rescue
Osceola County Fire Rescue PIO Joshua Holder provides an update on efforts to put out a fire at a junkyard in Kissimmee. He said there have been no injuries reported and that no nearby structures are threatened. Crews are spraying water on the junk piles to put out the fire.
Osceola County junkyard fire: U.S. 17-92 reopens after being closed for several hours
What's on fire in Osceola County? A junkyard has caught fire in Kissimmee, officials say.
SKYFOX: Junkyard catches fire in Osceola County
Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS and City of Kissimmee Fire Department crews responded to a large scrapyard fire at South Orange Blossom Trail and U.S. 17-92 Oct. 16.
Blocked bathrooms: Osceola County school closed most bathrooms over student fights
It's not known how many student fights in bathrooms or any resulting injuries prompted this school decision to close some bathrooms. Osceola County schools did not say how many student bathrooms were closed in this decision.
Former Kissimmee police officer sentenced to jail for excessive force, misconduct
A former Kissimmee police officer who admitted to using excessive force during an arrest will spend nine months in jail.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Hostage situation at Osceola County hotel ends peacefully after 6-hour standoff, sheriff says
A tense hostage situation at a Osceola County hotel ended peacefully Monday evening after a six-hour standoff with deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended sheriff requests to sever case from 1 of 4 co-defendants
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is requesting to sever his case from one of his four co-defendants, according to new court documents.
Firefighters contain house fire in Kissimmee’s Mallard Creek subdivision
The Kissimmee Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon in the Mallard Creek subdivision.
Man sues St. Cloud after K-9 bite during police encounter
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of St. Cloud after a 71-year-old man, Manuel Martinez, was bitten by a police K-9 during a confrontation outside his home. New body camera footage provides additional details of the encounter, showing the K-9 attack and the aftermath.