Parents accused of leaving toddler in St. Cloud roadway make first court appearance

Two Osceola County parents are facing child neglect charges after investigators said they left their 2-year-old son alone in the middle of a St. Cloud roadway, where a passerby found the child crying and called 911.

4-year-old boy found unresponsive in Kissimmee pool, deputies say

A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday after he was found unresponsive in a pool in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on US-192 in Kissimmee, FHP says

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit a pedestrian on US-192 in Kissimmee early Friday before leaving the scene.

New owners buy Old Town Kissimmee complex for $24 million

The Old Town entertainment complex in Kissimmee has been sold to new owners for nearly $24 million. Those owners have promised to invest in the complex's future, while keeping its nostalgic appeal.

Florida mom intentionally overdosed autistic adult sons in attempt to kill them, deputies say

A 68-year-old Florida woman was arrested after investigators allege she purposely overdosed her two severely autistic sons with medication in an effort to kill them, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Kissimmee mayor agrees to ethics settlement with proposed $2,000 fine

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa has signed a settlement agreement with the Florida Commission on Ethics, admitting she violated state ethics law by having contractual relationships with businesses that received city grant funding.

Fun Spot to bring rides from closed Atlanta park to Central Florida

Following the closure of its Atlanta park, Fun Spot America plans to bring several of its rides to the Central Florida parks.

2-year-old boy pulled from Florida pool, airlifted to hospital, officials say

A 2-year-old boy was airlifted to a pediatric trauma center Monday evening after he was found in a residential swimming pool, according to St. Cloud Fire Rescue.

Kissimmee family honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 American flags on 25th anniversary

As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.

Judge rules Kissimmee triple-murder suspect competent to stand trial

A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.

Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt

Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms

A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.

Records expose past allegations of sexual misconduct of arrested Poinciana High School staffer

A Poinciana High School campus monitor faces child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old student, revealing past sexual abuse allegations that cost him his correctional license.

Vintage paddleboat revives Old Florida tradition on Lake Toho in St. Cloud

A family-owned riverboat company in Osceola County is bringing a piece of Florida's maritime history back to life with authentic paddleboat cruises on East Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud.

Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor

The Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa violated Florida ethics law by maintaining a prohibited contractual relationship with an entity doing business with the city after her business accepted grant money administered by the city.

Poinciana High School campus monitor arrested after scuffle with student

A staff member at Poinciana High School was arrested this week under suspicion of child abuse after he allegedly grabbed a student by the collar and held him against a golf cart for several minutes, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Monique Worrell claims she was tipped-off to 'imminent' removal as state attorney

State Attorney Monique Worrell, who oversees the Ninth Judicial Court in Orange and Osceola counties, defended her leadership, her role, and her office on Tuesday, and claimed that she had received a tip recently about her "imminent" removal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.