Controversial toll road connecting Poinciana Parkway to Florida’s Turnpike advances

Central Florida transportation officials on Thursday approved a controversial toll road that would cut through environmentally sensitive land in southern Osceola County.

Man on scooter killed in St. Cloud after being struck multiple times; police looking for suspect vehicles

The St. Cloud Police Department said a man on a scooter has died after he was hit by multiple vehicles on Saturday. None of those vehicles stopped after the collisions, authorities said.

Man hid underneath mobile home for more than 12 hours, Osceola County deputies say

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies have been on the scene at a mobile home park since early this morning after spotting a man who crawled underneath one of the units while they were investigating another call, a spokesperson says.

Georgia teen killed in Thanksgiving crash; Florida man charged with DUI manslaughter: FHP

A 44-year-old Florida man is facing a charge of DUI manslaughter connected to a Thursday night crash that killed an 18-year-old Georgia woman – and seriously hurt five others, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Krishna DeoKaran: Co-defendant in Marcos Lopez alleged illegal gambling case pleads guilty

The owner of an illegal casino at the heart of an alleged multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation involving suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez has accepted a plea deal in the case – and agreed to be a state witness.

Robin Severance-Lopez: Sheriff’s estranged wife accepts plea deal, avoids jail time in gambling case

Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will change her plea and avoid jail time by accepting 24 months of probation on reduced charges.

School zone speed cameras paused in Osceola County for compliance review

Osceola County has temporarily halted enforcement of school zone speed camera violations after a disputed ticket prompted a review of the county’s 32-camera system.

Osceola County installs new pedestrian beacons to reduce crashes

A new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon is active in Kissimmee – allowing pedestrians to cross roadways safely by increasing driver awareness. 

School start times could change in Orange, Osceola counties under new proposals

The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.