Silver alert issued for missing Osceola County 84-year-old man
A silver alert has been issued for an 84-year-old Osceola County man who deputies say was last seen on Thursday at his home in Kissimmee.
Shots fired at McDonald's in Kissimmee; Osceola County deputies investigating
A shooting occurred Thursday night at a McDonald's in Kissimmee, damaging the building. No injuries were reported. Authorities are reviewing footage and seeking tips.
Deputy, civilian employee of Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrested, sheriff says
Two employees of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office have been arrested, officials announced on Wednesday.
Plane makes emergency landing on Florida road: officials
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Osceola County.
Vehicle fire blocks northbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County: FHP
A vehicle fire has blocked all northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike at mile marker 204 in Osceola County, according to local officials.
Madeline Soto case: New Stephan Sterns mugshot released after life in prison sentencing
The Florida Department of Corrections has released a new mugshot of Stephan Sterns after he was booked into the Central Florida Reception Center. Sterns will spend the rest of his life in a state prison.
Florida man arrested after beating up golfer over slow play, deputies say
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly beat up another man on a golf course after the man was playing too slow.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns gets life in prison, avoids death in Florida girl's murder
Editor's note: Our live coverage of Stephan Sterns plea hearing has concluded. Scroll down to view highlights from Monday's court hearing.
Kissimmee woman charged with murder in deadly stabbing at Westgate resort
A woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing her fiancé during an argument at a resort in Osceola County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Stephan Sterns trial: Plea hearing scheduled for next week
Days before Stephan Sterns was set to go to trial in one of two cases connected to the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, an unanticipated plea hearing has been scheduled for early next week.
Man detained by Osceola County Sheriff's Office dies after deputy deploys stun gun
A 31-year-old man died Sunday morning after a confrontation with deputies in Osceola County, prompting an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement into the use of force, authorities said.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns allowed to wear suit at sex crimes trial
Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was in court on Monday for a pre-trial hearing. He is charged with some 60 counts of sexual abuse involving Soto. That sex abuse trial is expected to start next week. His trial on the murder charge is not scheduled until the fall.
Kissimmee police chief marks 100 days in office, highlights trust-building reforms
Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway marked his first 100 days in office focusing on rebuilding trust after a major scandal involving excessive force and misconduct.
Pregnant mom's car stolen from carwash, crashed in series of collisions worth $20K in damages
A Kissimmee woman’s car was stolen and crashed, causing $20,000 in damage and leaving her without transportation.
Severance-Lopez, praised for integrity during tenure at sheriff’s office, now under scrutiny
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, worked at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office for a number of years and held multiple roles before her recent arrest on racketeering-related charges, according to official records.
