Mom arrested after 14-year-old daughter found dead inside Osceola County home, officials say
A Florida mom is accused of attacking and killing her 14-year-old daughter, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
State rests case in trial of deputy accused of causing gas pump fire, injuring suspect
The state has rested its case in the criminal trial of Deputy David Crawford, who is accused of Tasing a suspect at a gas pump, causing a fire that severely burned both his own legs and 75% of the suspect’s body.
Florida mom arrested, accused of killing 14-year-old daughter
A Florida mom was arrested Wednesday, accused of killing her 14-year-old daughter, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses told deputies they saw the mom holding the daughter's head beneath water in a bathtub. The Medical Examiner's Office will determine official cause of death.
Woman arrested in Poinciana death investigation
A woman was arrested connected to a death investigation in Poinciana, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. No other details were immediately released.
Refunds are rolling out for canceled music festival, Country Thunder 2024
Refunds are underway for Country Thunder Florida 2024 ticket holders after the festival's cancelation due to Hurricane Milton, organizers announced.
Car crashes into 55+ community building in St. Cloud Tuesday evening
A two-vehicle crash ended with a minivan crashing into the office building of a 55 and older community in St. Cloud Tuesday evening.
Kissimmee mayor sworn in, lays out plans to rebuild trust in police department
Jackie Espinosa was sworn in as Kissimmee's new mayor during a city council meeting on Tuesday.
Trial continues for deputy accused of using Taser near gas pump, igniting suspect
Deputy David Crawford is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly firing his taser at a man, causing him to burst into flames.
5-year-old Florida boy drowns in Kissimmee Park, deputies say
A 5-year-old boy with autism died earlier this week after he went missing and was found in a nearby pond at a park in Kissimmee, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida deputy Taser fire trial: Day 2
A former Osceola County deputy is accused of culpable negligence after Tasing a suspect near a gas station, which ignited and caused severe burned to the suspect. Here is an update on the second day of trial.
5-year-old drowns at park in Kissimmee, officials say
A 5-year-old boy with autism died earlier this week after he went missing and was found in a nearby pond at a park in Kissimmee, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said. It is the second drowning incident involving a child with autism this week in Central Florida.
Trial begins for Florida deputy accused of setting man on fire with Taser at Wawa
The incident occurred after Osceola County deputies tracked Barreto-Baerga to a Wawa gas station in Orange County, accusing him of reckless driving on a motorcycle.
Deputy accused of setting suspect on fire: Jury selection begins
A former Osceola County deputy is facing a misdemeanor charger after he allegedly deployed a Taser against a suspect at a gas station, which ignited and set the man on fire. That man suffered burns to more than 75% of his body, attorneys said.
Country Thunder Florida moves to Tampa in 2025 after Hurricane Milton: See the lineup
Country Thunder Florida will hit the road in 2025 – and move to Tampa.
Changing the culture in Kissimmee: New mayor aims to restore trust in police
Kissimmee’s newly elected Mayor Jackie Espinosa says her top priority is to change the city’s culture and rebuild trust in the police department after allegations of a “culture of cover-up" led to the former police chief’s resignation.
Kissimmee Police under continued scrutiny as state attorney probes allegations of misconduct cover-up
The Kissimmee Police Department faces intensified scrutiny following a letter from the State Attorney’s Office alleging a history of concealing police misconduct.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Home for the Holidays in Kissimmee
Habitat for Humanity for Greater Orlando and Osceola County symbolically broke ground with gold shovels on their annual “Home for the Holidays" build in Kissimmee.
Latino voters propel Donald Trump to victory in Osceola County, nationwide
As Donald Trump gets ready for a second term as president, political experts believe he has growing Latino support to thank.
Could Gov. DeSantis remove Monique Worrell from state attorney's office a second time?
Monique Worrell is removing the word "former" from her title of "State Attorney."
Election results: Marcos Lopez wins reelection as Osceola County Sheriff, defeats Donnie Martinez
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been reelected as sheriff, defeating Republican challenger Donnie Martinez in the 2024 election.