Florida law enforcement member passes away, sheriff's office says
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said that James Childs, a member of fire dispatch, passed away on Saturday.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said that James Childs, a member of fire dispatch, passed away on Saturday.
Osceola County deputies search for missing teen
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help to find a missing teenager.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help to find a missing teenager.
Man, 73, critical after hit and run in Poinciana
A 73-year-old man is struggling for his life after being struck in a hit and run. His family says they found out he had been in the hospital one week later because he had no identification on him.
A 73-year-old man is struggling for his life after being struck in a hit and run. His family says they found out he had been in the hospital one week later because he had no identification on him.
Osceola County requiring masks for pre-K through 8th grade with opt-out clause
The Osceola County School Board has implemented a new face mask policy requiring face masks for all pre-K through Grade 8 students.
The Osceola County School Board has implemented a new face mask policy requiring face masks for all pre-K through Grade 8 students.
Osceola County mandates masks for most students with opt-out choice
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
No charges for deputy seen in viral video slamming Liberty High student to ground
A school resource officer in Osceola County who slammed a 16-year-old student onto the ground in a Liberty High School breezeway will not face charges.
A school resource officer in Osceola County who slammed a 16-year-old student onto the ground in a Liberty High School breezeway will not face charges.
Deputy who body-slammed Liberty High student will not face charges
A school resource officer in Osceola County who body-slammed a 16-year-old student onto the ground at Liberty High School will not face charges.
A school resource officer in Osceola County who body-slammed a 16-year-old student onto the ground at Liberty High School will not face charges.
Osceola County opens community COVID-19 testing site
The site is appointment only.
The site is appointment only.
Encouraging Hispanic community to get COVID-19 vaccine
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.
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.
Route delays, late arrivals expected due to Osceola school bus driver shortage
Officials say there will be route delays, late pick-ups and late-arriving students these first few weeks.
Officials say there will be route delays, late pick-ups and late-arriving students these first few weeks.
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.
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.
Officers walk daughter of fallen Kissimmee officer to 1st day of kindergarten
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
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.
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.
Sheriff: Florida deputy charged for punching suspect handcuffed to hospital bed
The incident is said to have happened at AdventHealth on May 6.
The incident is said to have happened at AdventHealth on May 6.
Central Florida man spends $2, wins $1,000 a week for life
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $930,000.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $930,000.
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.
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.
FHP: Man found fatally shot in crosswalk at intersection in Osceola County
FHP says the adult male was found at W Donegan Avenue and Central Avenue just after 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
FHP says the adult male was found at W Donegan Avenue and Central Avenue just after 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.