โIt was the Magic Kingdom:โ Tupperwareโs legacy in Central Florida
The iconic American brand was founded in Orlando back in 1946. The colorful plastic containers gave women a chance to make money through direct sales.
New video shows detectives questioning Stephan Sterns after disappearance of Madeline Soto
Newly released video showed detectives questioning Stephan Sterns after the disappearance of Madeline Soto.
4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, where
This will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.
โI was oblivious:โ Madeline Sotoโs mother interviewed by detectives in new footage
Detectives accused her of protecting Stephan Sterns, who was later charged with the 13-year-old's murder.
Osceola County deputy hospitalized after crash, troopers say
A crash south of Kissimmee involved a marked Osceola County Sheriffโs Office patrol car and sent the deputy driving it to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
This abandoned resort near Disney could soon get a makeover. Hereโs what to expect
The 77-acre Orlando Sun Hotel and Resort site has been described as an eyesore, though it may not be that way for much longer.
A look at the evidence against Madeline Sotoโs accused killer
A police dog trained to identify the scent of dead bodies โalertedโ on a car belonging to missing 13-year-old Madeline Sotoโs mother, while traffic cameras captured videos of the motherโs boyfriend driving around Central Florida with the teenโs lifeless body in the front seat of his car, according to investigators.
Why did Stephan Sterns make a 300-mile trip while investigators searched for Madeline Soto?
While police were still searching for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February, the man now accused of murdering the teen allegedly took a mysterious, early-morning road trip to Southwest Florida.
A closer look at Madeline Sotoโs home and what investigators found there
Newly released crime scene photos reveal what detectives found inside the condominium where 13-year-old Madeline Soto lived with her mother Jennifer and Jenniferโs boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, just before the teen disappeared in February.
๐Tailgate, watch your favorite football team on jumbotron at this Kissimmee waterpark
Island H2O is offering Tailgate Weekends airing football games on its jumbotron. Would you watch football at a water park?
Hereโs how the search for Madeline Soto began after she was reported missing
New details are emerging about law enforcementโs efforts to locate 13-year-old Madeline Soto after she failed to show up for class at Hunterโs Creek Middle School in February and was reported missing.
Passenger dies after bus overturns in attempt to avoid wrong-way driver near Poinciana, FHP says
A 33-year-old Kissimmee man died after an SUV traveling the wrong way in Osceola County struck the Lynx bus he was riding, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New Kissimmee Police Department program helps protect your home when youโre away
Most homes are burglarized when no one is home or when the homeowner is on vacation, according to the Kissimmee Police Department, so the PD started a specialized Vacation Watch Program. โ
TIMELINE: Hereโs where things stand in the Madeline Soto case 6 months later
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Kissimmee mayoral race result up in the air as candidates head for recount
We know thereโs going to be a runoff for the mayorโs seat in Kissimmee, but we donโt know whoโs going to make it to the last dance.
Kissimmee police officer indicted in use of force case, relieved of duty
A now-former Kissimmee police officer faces charges of battery, official misconduct, witness tampering and more in connection to a 2023 use of force case, according to the office of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain.
๐Enter to win up to $500 in grocery gift cards from Kroger, Boost delivery membership
Our Insiders have spoken and we are answering the call for grocery store gift cards. Twenty winners will be chosen for this contest.
10 Central Florida Connโs HomePlus locations to close after bankruptcy announcement
Connโs HomePlus, a home goods store that has been around for 134 years, has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing nearly half of its 170 stores, according to CNN.
Florida Republican leaders weigh in on Bidenโs campaign exit announcement
Sen. Rick Scott stopped in Kissimmee and is speaking out following President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election come November.
Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complex
A 26-year-old man faces charges in the shooting deaths of two men at an apartment complex near Kissimmee on July 9, according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office.
2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Sotoโs body was found, detectives claim
Days after 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to show up at school and was reported missing, detectives used surveillance camera footage and license plate readers to re-trace the movements of two different vehicles, including one allegedly driven by the boyfriend of Sotoโs mother.
2 killed in shootout at apartment complex near Kissimmee; person of interest in custody
Two people were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex near Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Kissimmee, troopers say
The fatal crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-4, near mile marker 65, in the area of West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.
Kissimmee senior center works to alleviate food insecurity amid rising costs
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida tells us there's an alarming increase in food insecurity among seniors in Central Florida.
โIt isnโt working:โ Osceola taxpayers frustrated with NeoCityโs progress 10 years later
Osceola County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, and one development that's poised to attract even more newcomers to the area is NeoCity.
Documents shed new light on suspectโs movements the day Madeline Soto disappeared
Hundreds of pages of newly released court documents offer new evidence against Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February, including a rough timeline of where Sterns went the day she disappeared.
Kissimmee police officer relieved of duty, accused of soliciting minor for nude photos
A Kissimmee police officer has been relieved of duty and was arrested, accused of โsoliciting a minor for nude photographs in exchange for payment,โ according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office and Kissimmee Police Department.
Gridlock frustrates Kissimmee residents. Relief from major road projects are on the way
When News 6 announced it would be highlighting the 34744 ZIP code as part of WKMG Hits the Road, people who live and work in that part of Osceola County contacted us with their concerns about the areaโs roads.
Is that a rock or a 12-foot alligator? How to tell the difference
Alligators are experts at blending in. So much so, that they can easily be mistaken for a rock in their natural habitat. A captain with @BoggyAdventures takes you out on an airboat ride for a look at how easy it is, to overlook even the largest gators when they are feet away from you.
A wave of international cuisine and visitors: City manager proud of Kissimmeeโs diversity
City Manager Mike Steigerwald tells News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld that when he came to Kissimmee in 1994, the population was at 32,000. Today, he says they're probably pushing 85,000.
โThereโs so much more here:โ Downtown Kissimmee seeks community input for rebranding
When you drive through downtown Kissimmee, right away you can see history. News 6 stopped at the Kissimmee Main Street Welcome Center, formally known as the "Standard Oil Filling Station" built in the 1920s.
1 teen killed, 1 injured when car goes airborne, crashes on I-Drive near Orlando
Florida troopers say a Kissimmee teenager was killed and an Orlando teen was critically injured in a crash on International Drive in Orange County.
Nickelodeon Resort at Everest Place set to change the face of Kissimmee
Everest Place Managing Director Khalid Muneer showed News 6 the plans for what he says is the second largest development under construction right now in Central Florida.
Tell WKMG what everyone should know about Kissimmee, 34744 ZIP code
WKMG is Hitting the Road to Kissimmee. We will do a live show about your community from the center of your neighborhood. But first, we want to know what stories you want us to focus on. Click on the link, tell us what's important to you, and don't be surprised when we reach out to you directly.
Sunbathers run over by patrol vehicle on Florida beach
A sergeant with Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue has been cited after they โaccidentally struckโ two women sunbathing on the beach on Memorial Day, according to officials.
โNight of the Tornadoes:โ This was Floridaโs deadliest outbreak. Could it happen again?
The worst outbreak of tornadoes in the stateโs history broke out over 20 years ago โ an incident dubbed the โNight of the Tornadoes.โ
Kissimmee commissioner proposes turning garages into affordable housing
Mayor Pro-tem Angela Eady said she got the idea after she discovered a couple and their young child were sleeping in their vehicle near her home.
Man gets 7 years in prison for Salvation Army arson fire in Kissimmee
Cordearo Mable, 37, will go to prison for the arson fire that burned down The Salvation Armyโs service unit in Kissimmee last November and caused thousands of dollars in damages.
FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materials
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested an 18-year-old Kissimmee man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials.
โAbnormalโ security video, Google Drive led to Stephan Sternsโ arrest in Madeline Soto case, documents show
Newly released discovery documents give insight into how law enforcement officers came to arrest Stephan Sterns as part of the investigation into the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February.
Next stop: WKMG Hits the Road in Kissimmee/St. Cloud
News 6 is gearing up for its fourth stop in our road trip across Central Florida. We are heading to the Kissimmee/St. Cloud area of the 34744-zip code. Tell us what makes your community special and what News 6 can do to help Get Results.
โWhatever it takes:โ Kissimmee middle schooler given marijuana edible, mother says
The mother of a 7th-grade student at Kissimmee Middle School said she's had enough; she does not want her son to attend the school any longer.
Man dies in crash after losing control of motorcycle in Osceola County, troopers say
A 46-year-old Kissimmee man riding a motorcycle through Osceola County died in a crash near Campbell, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida โSkunk Apeโ reported across the state. Hereโs where itโs been sighted
From marshes to state parks to even the I-4 corridor โ these are the hotspots where Florida's strangest cryptid has been reported.
Driver killed on John Young Parkway after crash sends him into oncoming traffic in Osceola County
A man was killed when he rear-ended a car and traveled into oncoming traffic on John Young Parkway in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Arraignment canceled for Stephan Sterns, accused of murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
The man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto is expected to enter a plea during an arraignment hearing.
Orlando man accused of stealing over $100K in Best Buy merchandise during statewide spree
An Orlando man booked in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in a crime spree lasting the better part of a year, according to investigators.
โStreet Cop Trainingโ coming to Kissimmee for weekend conference
The conference starts Sunday at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. It'll span five days, with multiple presentations including a leadership seminar by Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivy.
Man arrested in Virginia on child porn charges tied to Florida cheer club
A man accused of possessing child pornography who was arrested in Virginia has ties to a Kissimmee cheerleading club and state investigators believe there may be victims in Florida.
TIMELINE: Hereโs where things stand in Madeline Soto case after prime suspect charged with first-degree murder
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Stephan Sterns, the man investigators have called the prime suspect in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is now facing a charge of first-degree murder, News 6 has confirmed through the Osceola County Clerk Of Courts.
Remains found in Osceola County woods belonged to missing woman, husband
Kissimmee police announced Penaโs disappearance last week, reporting that she had last been seen by her family on April 6 near Pesca Drive and Baleno Lane.
โShows whatโs possible:โ Osceola County 4th in the state for sending students to college thanks to program
Osceola County is celebrating a big achievement when it comes to increasing the number of high school seniors attending college after graduation.
Motorcyclist killed, SUV driver hurt in crash near Gatorland, FHP says
A 39-year-old Kissimmee man riding a motorcycle along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County was killed in a crash with an SUV that turned into his path early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.