St. Cloud Council spars over Pride Month proclamation, adds security for upcoming event
Tensions flared during a meeting of the St. Cloud City Council on Wednesday over the city’s handling of its annual Pride in the Cloud event and the broader issue of recognizing Pride Month.
Kissimmee Police discipline officers after 2023 use-of-force incident
Thirteen members of the Kissimmee Police Department have faced disciplinary action after an independent investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office found serious misconduct stemming from a 2023 excessive force incident involving a former officer.
Kissimmee Police Department investigation results | FULL
On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Police Department presented the findings of an independent investigation conducted by the Orange County Sheriff?s Office. This investigation followed concerns the State Attorney?s Office raised in October 2024 regarding the conduct and/or truthfulness of several sworn officers.
I-4 closure update: All lanes reopen near ChampionsGate after semi truck crash, fertilizer spill
Interstate 4 was closed for hours near ChampionsGate after a semi hauling fertilizer hit a guard rail and caught fire.
18-year-old shot, killed by Osceola County deputies
An 18-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was shot and killed by Osceola County deputies. OCSO said the man came out of the woods holding a gun, refused to drop it, and then charged at the deputies. The man later died. No deputies were hurt.
Man killed in Osceola County officer-involved shooting
An 18-year-old man was killed in an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday in Osceola County, deputies say. The two deputies are OK and have now been placed on paid administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the state attorney's office are investigating.
Kissimmee 'No Kings' protestor talks about event
No Kings Day protests are being held across America to oppose President Donald Trump's policies. Demonstrators are expected to rally in almost 2,000 cities, with several protests being held in Central Florida. Luisa Ardila, organizer of the Kissimmee event, joins FOX 35 to speak about the importance of the protests.
18-year-old killed in Osceola County deputy-involved shooting, officials say
An 18-year-old man was killed in a deputy-involved shooting that took place on Saturday in Osceola County, officials say.
Child drowns in Central Florida pond while on vacation with family, deputies say
A child drowned on Friday morning in a Central Florida pond while on vacation with his family, Osceola County deputies say.
21-year-old arrested for deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred Wednesday in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
State files motion to revoke bond for co-defendant in investigation into suspended sheriff
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has spent a full week in the Lake County Jail, where he remains the only one of five individuals listed in a criminal complaint still behind bars in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to a Kissimmee nightclub.
2 Osceola County immigrants return to Florida after 'unjust' ICE deportation
Two immigrants from Osceola County have returned to their home in Florida after what The Aroyo Law Firm is calling an “unjust detainment and transfer" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a deportation facility in Texas.
Osceola County hit-and-run crash
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a crash in an Osceola County neighborhood. Investigators are searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash who fled the scene. There is currently roadblock for both directions on Florida Parkway at Birchwood Circle.
Woman killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, troopers say.
Sheldon Wetherholt appears in court
A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Wetherholt, 58, appeared in court on Wednesday morning. At the hearing, a judge set his bond at $100,000 and ordered him to run over any firearms, as well as be fitted with a GPS monitor.
Third co-defendant tied to ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez's illegal gambling scheme released on bond
A third co-defendant accused of racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has been released from jail.
Osceola County man arrested after machete attack outside Circle K
A man was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking another man with a machete during an argument outside a Circle K in Osceola County, deputies said.
Former Sheriff Marcos Lopez court hearing canceled
Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's court hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 has been canceled, according to court documents.
Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez motions to reduce $1M bond: court records
The former sheriff of Osceola County, Marcos Lopez, has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Lake County, as per court records.
'Justice will be served': Woman arrested in connection to suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez posts bail
Sharon Fedrick, one of the two people arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, posted bail Monday night.