Osceola deputies arrest 3 teens after operating equipment in Kissimmee construction site break-in
Three teens were arrested after they broke into a construction site in Kissimmee and caused thousands of dollars in damage, deputies said.
Lightning strike causes apartment fire in St. Cloud Village, officials say
A lightning strike ignited a fire at an apartment building in St. Cloud Village on Sunday afternoon, leaving eight units uninhabitable, officials said.
Osceola County deputy accused of unauthorized computer access
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into a deputy after an internal affairs review found he accessed computer systems without authorization.
Judge allows Osceola County sheriff’s wife to remove ankle monitor over costs
A judge ruled Tuesday that Robin Lopez, the wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, will no longer be required to wear an ankle monitor after she argued she could not afford the daily fee.
Kissimmee approves $180M deal with Azure Hotels for downtown convention center, hotel
The Kissimmee City Commission unanimously approved a plan that will clear the way for a more than $180 million redevelopment of the city’s Civic Center site into a luxury hotel and convention center.
Florida man kept 111 geckos locked in a storage unit that was later abandoned, officials say
A former licensed reptile dealer has been sentenced after more than 100 exotic reptiles were found abandoned in a storage unit in 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Former St. Cloud police officer sentenced to 3 years in gun trafficking case
A former St. Cloud police officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for illegally dealing firearms, including weapons later linked to an international smuggling operation.
Monique Worrell files petition to block political influence in investigations
State Attorney Monique Worrell has filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment seeking to shield her office’s investigative processes from political interference and to clarify what information from a prior investigation may legally be released.
Florida man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbor’s dog after he claims it beheaded his goat
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor's dog after he claimed it attacked and beheaded his goat.
Pedestrian hit by Orange County ambulance, officials say
A pedestrian was hit by an Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) vehicle on Saturday morning in Kissimmee, officials say.
Osceola County cracks down on speeding in school zones ahead of school year
As thousands of Osceola County students prepare to return to class on Monday, deputies are stepping up enforcement in school zones, where speeders have already racked up more than 17,000 tickets this year.
New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida’s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.
Man exonerated in NY murder case jailed in Osceola County on attempted murder charge
A man who spent two decades behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit is back in jail—this time in Florida, accused of attempted murder in a road rage shooting.
NWS: Weak, EF-U tornado touched down in Osceola County on Monday night. Here's what that means
The National Weather Service in Melbourne confirmed on Tuesday morning that a weak and short-lived tornado touched down in Osceola County on Monday night, as strong thunderstorms swept through Central Florida.
Funnel cloud caught on camera following tornado warning in Orange, Osceola counties
Severe thunderstorms rolled through Central Florida on Monday night, bringing torrential rain, frequent lightning and a brief tornado warning to parts of the region.
