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.

Former GOP state attorney candidate claims primary was rigged against him

A former Republican candidate for state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties is calling the recent primary a sham, claiming the race was rigged against him.

Osceola School Board rejects motion to implement chaplains in schools

The Osceola School Board voted tonight against a motion to introduce chaplains in schools, effectively barring the Satanic Temple and other religious organizations from providing counseling to students.

Florida man shot, killed wife while kids were inside the home, officers say

Two boys ran to a neighbor's house after their dad allegedly shot and killed their mother inside their home in St. Cloud, Florida. Their dad is now charged with first-degree murder in his wife's death.

Madeline Soto's mom admits to knowing Stephan Sterns was 'grooming and abusing' her daughter: docs

During a police interview, Jennifer Soto described Stephan Sterns as a "master liar" and said she wanted to believe he had nothing to do with Madeline's disappearance. However, after being shown evidence photos, she realized he was "guilty."

Woman dead, man in custody after St. Cloud shooting: Police

Officers were initially dispatched out to the area of Nottel Drive inside the Hanover Lakes community around 6:30 p.m. after the couple's kids called 911 to report a dispute.