Encouraging Hispanic community to get COVID-19 vaccine
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Two groups are teaming up to encourage the Hispanic community to get the COVID vaccine. Many people in that community remain hesitant about getting the shot, health officials say.

Deputies: Fire rescue employee struck in head with ax during service call

Deputies said that the fire rescue team member responded to a woman who was having trouble breathing. While administering treatment, the woman's son left the home with an ax in his hand and struck the employee in the head.

Osceola County announces Eviction Diversion Program Liaison at courthouse

Osceola County commissioners announced a new Eviction Diversion Program Liaison who will be stationed at the Courthouse starting on Monday for those concerned about a flood of pandemic-related evictions.

Deputies locate missing Osceola County man, 76

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says deputies have located a missing man. Thomas Stepanovsky, 76, was found Wednesday evening after being reported missing for several hours.

New program launched in Osceola County to get people vaccinated

As Florida sees a record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, officials have been encouraging people to get the vaccine if they haven't already. 

Florida man accused of practicing dentistry without a license

Authorities said a Florida man was arrested, accused of practicing dentistry without a license and this is not his first run-in with the law.

Construction set to begin on ChampionsGate diverging diamond interchange

The Florida Department of Transportation is about to begin construction on a new interchange at Interstate 4 and County Road 532 (ChampionsGate Blvd.), which they say will alleviate traffic congestion.

FHP: Girl, 10, dies after being struck by vehicle in Osceola County

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say a 10-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway in the tourist district of Osceola County.

Husband, father-in-law of Nicole Montalvo sentenced to life in prison

The estranged husband and father-in-law of murdered mother Nicole Montalvo have been sentenced to life in prison. Christopher Otero-Rivera and Angel Luis Rivera were convicted on several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death and dismemberment of the Osceola County woman.

Residents allowed to return to complex with areas deemed unsafe
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After three weeks, the residents at Images Condominiums in Kissimmee can return to their units. Osceola County had issued a warning that deemed parts of the complex -- notably some breezeways and stairs -- as unsafe.

Man charged with illegal dumping
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Deputies said a Florida man charged people to haul trash away but instead of taking it to a waste center, he illegally dropped the trash onto empty lots in Poinciana.

FBI: More local arrests to coming in U.S. Capitol riot

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.