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No injuries reported after roof partially collapses during warehouse fire in Kissimmee
Read full article: No injuries reported after roof partially collapses during warehouse fire in KissimmeeNo injuries were reported during after a roof partially collapsed at a warehouse during a fire in Kissimmee on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.
โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs next
Read full article: โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs nextFor years, News 6 has reported on the issues on the street. Speeding cars, numerous bus stops, and lack of crosswalks for most of the street make it a potentially hazardous area for pedestrians. A public meeting on new safety plans is tonight in Kissimmee.
Protect your pets with a free microchip event in Osceola County
Read full article: Protect your pets with a free microchip event in Osceola CountyWe're excited to welcome Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry for a live interview as we discuss an incredible opportunity for pet owners in the community.
Florida Dunkin Donuts refused drive-thru service to deaf woman on Christmas, complaint claims
Read full article: Florida Dunkin Donuts refused drive-thru service to deaf woman on Christmas, complaint claimsA woman is claiming discrimination by Dunkin Donuts after she was refused drive-thru service on Christmas Day, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan.
New Kissimmee carnival to debut during spring break. What you can expect
Read full article: New Kissimmee carnival to debut during spring break. What you can expectThe Promenade at Sunset Walk, a resort destination for entertainment and dining in Kissimmee, will be debuting a new carnival with rides and exclusive fair discounts.
Decades-long case gets new push after morbid discovery at Kissimmee motel
Read full article: Decades-long case gets new push after morbid discovery at Kissimmee motelInvestigators have renewed their push for clues decades after the discovery of a womanโs remains in Kissimmee, according to the police department.
Clermont police chief to take over the agency in Kissimmee
Read full article: Clermont police chief to take over the agency in KissimmeeThe police chief of Clermont is trading in the rolling hills for Kowtown. Chief Charles Broadway will take over Kissimmeeโs police department, with a swearing-in ceremony on April 1.
โDonuts around the flames:โ Driver arrested after violent Orange County street takeover
Read full article: โDonuts around the flames:โ Driver arrested after violent Orange County street takeoverTroopers announced the arrest after a riot back in November sparked a hunt for at least 30 of the mob members involved.
Itโs been 1 year since Madeline Sotoโs body was found. Hereโs the timeline of her case
Read full article: Itโs been 1 year since Madeline Sotoโs body was found. Hereโs the timeline of her caseAs the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Man accused of stealing copper from refrigeration units at Osceola County church
Read full article: Man accused of stealing copper from refrigeration units at Osceola County churchA 37-year-old man is accused of stealing copper from the refrigeration systems at an Osceola County church that also helps to feed the homeless, according to Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
โA perfect day:โ 15 couples say โI doโ in Osceola County Courthouse wedding on Valentineโs Day
Read full article: โA perfect day:โ 15 couples say โI doโ in Osceola County Courthouse wedding on Valentineโs DayWedding bells rang out at the Osceola County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday as 15 couples tied the knot in a special Valentineโs Day group wedding ceremony.
81st Osceola County Fair returns with rides, concerts, livestock show
Read full article: 81st Osceola County Fair returns with rides, concerts, livestock showThe 81st annual Osceola County Fair is back from the Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show, celebrating agriculture, community, food and fun for the whole family.
Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schools
Read full article: Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schoolsOperation Best Foot Forward, a two-week campaign launched Feb. 11, aims to enhance safety across Central Florida by raising awareness about Floridaโs driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
โStrike in the buttocks:โ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaint
Read full article: โStrike in the buttocks:โ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaintA lieutenant with the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office accused of making a female employee โuncomfortableโ by touching her hair and striking her in the buttocks with his lanyard was cleared of violating the agencyโs sexual harassment policy, records obtained by News 6 show.
Madeline Sotoโs accused killer seeks suppression of cell phone evidence
Read full article: Madeline Sotoโs accused killer seeks suppression of cell phone evidenceThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to throw out evidence investigators found on his cell phone and online Google Drive account.
Saddle up to the 154th Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee
Read full article: Saddle up to the 154th Silver Spurs Rodeo in KissimmeeThe Silver Spurs Rodeo โ the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi โ returns for its annual ropinโ, wrestlinโ and ridinโ at Silver Spurs Arena inside of Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
โIncrease access to quality medical services:โ Orlando Health opens bilingual clinics in Osceola County
Read full article: โIncrease access to quality medical services:โ Orlando Health opens bilingual clinics in Osceola CountyThere are two new bilingual healthcare clinics in Osceola County to break down language barriers in healthcare.
As Trump rolls back protected status for Venezuelans, immigrant advocates consider legal action
Read full article: As Trump rolls back protected status for Venezuelans, immigrant advocates consider legal actionAccording to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, TPS is a designation allowing residents from certain countries to stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, epidemics, or other extraordinary conditions. Seventeen countries are currently designated for TPS.
Man accused of killing mom, stabbing sister in Osceola found competent to stand trial
Read full article: Man accused of killing mom, stabbing sister in Osceola found competent to stand trialA man accused of killing his mother in 2022 and stabbing his sister in the process has been found competent to stand trial in Osceola County.
๐พPickleheads! Hereโs a new Florida spot to play Pickleball with indoor courts, restaurant and bar
Read full article: ๐พPickleheads! Hereโs a new Florida spot to play Pickleball with indoor courts, restaurant and barPickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport in America. For the last three years combined Pickleball has spiked 223 percent, with every age group seeing a jump in participation according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. The popularity is increasing demand for Pickleball courts and indoor sports facilities across the nation and in Central Florida.
Charges dropped against Osceola sheriffโs deputy after crash injures trooper on Floridaโs Turnpike
Read full article: Charges dropped against Osceola sheriffโs deputy after crash injures trooper on Floridaโs TurnpikeThe state attorney dropped charges Wednesday against an Osceola County sheriffโs deputy after he allegedly rear-ended a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and injured a trooper on Floridaโs Turnpike in Osceola County, according to officials.
Man accused in Kissimmee deadly celebratory New Yearโs shooting denied bond
Read full article: Man accused in Kissimmee deadly celebratory New Yearโs shooting denied bondA Kissimmee man accused of firing celebratory gunshots on New Yearโs Day, resulting in the death of a woman, will remain in custody after a judge denied his request for bond.
Kissimmee immigration attorney discusses birthright citizenship executive order
Read full article: Kissimmee immigration attorney discusses birthright citizenship executive orderA local immigration lawyer is voicing concerns over one of the most controversial executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
Osceola County in line with Florida law against sleeping in public โ reluctantly
Read full article: Osceola County in line with Florida law against sleeping in public โ reluctantlyThis story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
Man arrested after New Yearโs celebratory gunfire results in womanโs death.
Read full article: Man arrested after New Yearโs celebratory gunfire results in womanโs death.Police in Kissimmee have arrested a man in connection with a womanโs death because of celebratory gunfire on New Yearโs Day.
Man accused of helping suspect in pizza delivery tip stabbing arrested in Osceola County
Read full article: Man accused of helping suspect in pizza delivery tip stabbing arrested in Osceola CountyDeputies in Osceola County say theyโve arrested a man they say held a man at gunpoint in Kissimmee motel while the suspectโs girlfriend repeatedly stabbed a woman, reportedly over a pizza delivery tip.
๐๏ธ Steve McQueenโs legendary Le Mans Porsche race car featured at Florida car show, auction
Read full article: ๐๏ธ Steve McQueenโs legendary Le Mans Porsche race car featured at Florida car show, auctionItโs an event thatโs giving visitors a chance to get up close with Hollywood icons. These actors though, run on four wheels.
Osceola County opens applications for tenant-based rental assistance program
Read full article: Osceola County opens applications for tenant-based rental assistance programOsceola County Housing and Community Services has announced the opening of applications for its Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program.
Madeline Sotoโs mother feared โWoody Allen situationโ between boyfriend and daughter
Read full article: Madeline Sotoโs mother feared โWoody Allen situationโ between boyfriend and daughterAs detectives were searching for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto last winter, Sotoโs mother expressed concerns about the close relationship that had formed between her 37-year-old former boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, and her young daughter.
While searching for Madeline Soto, detectives simultaneously questioned key witnesses
Read full article: While searching for Madeline Soto, detectives simultaneously questioned key witnessesTwo days after Madeline Soto failed to show up at school last February, Orange County Sheriff John Mina held a news conference seeking information from the public about the missing 13-year-old.
Kissimmee, Orange County pass no-camping ordinances following state law
Read full article: Kissimmee, Orange County pass no-camping ordinances following state lawThe city of Kissimmee and Orange County both approved no-camping ordinances on Tuesday, joining other municipalities in complying with new state requirements to address homelessness.
Woman killed in Kissimmee by โcelebratory gunfireโ on New Yearโs Day, police say
Read full article: Woman killed in Kissimmee by โcelebratory gunfireโ on New Yearโs Day, police sayA woman struck on New Yearโs Day by what Kissimmee police described as โcelebratory gunfireโ has died, according to investigators.
Kissimmee hosts first menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate Hanukkah
Read full article: Kissimmee hosts first menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate HanukkahThe City of Kissimmee celebrated a milestone moment this week by hosting its first menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall, honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Suspect in Kissimmee Thanksgiving homicide caught in Texas trying to flee country, police say
Read full article: Suspect in Kissimmee Thanksgiving homicide caught in Texas trying to flee country, police sayA 24-year-old man faces charges related to a homicide on Thanksgiving in Kissimmee, according to a news release shared by police.
Man accused of shooting at Osceola home nabbed after high-speed pursuit. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: Man accused of shooting at Osceola home nabbed after high-speed pursuit. Hereโs what we knowOsceola County deputies said the man who fired several rounds outside a home in a Kissimmee area neighborhood Tuesday was captured in Southwest Florida on Tuesday evening.
Osceola County woman indicted on murder charge in daughterโs bathtub drowning death
Read full article: Osceola County woman indicted on murder charge in daughterโs bathtub drowning deathAn Osceola County woman accused of holding her daughterโs head underwater in a bathtub has been formally charged by a grand jury.
Manโs death investigated as suspicious after body found in Kissimmee canal, police say
Read full article: Manโs death investigated as suspicious after body found in Kissimmee canal, police sayA death investigation got underway after a manโs body was found in Kissimmee canal, according to police.

Osceola mom arrested after daughterโs death, accused of holding her head in bathtub
Read full article: Osceola mom arrested after daughterโs death, accused of holding her head in bathtubA mother arrested on Wednesday after her 14-year-old daughter was found dead is now facing first-degree murder charges, according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office.

Kissimmee City Council discusses bringing back civilian oversight board
Read full article: Kissimmee City Council discusses bringing back civilian oversight boardWeeks after a scandal rocked the Kissimmee Police Department, city commissioners and community members convened Tuesday night to discuss the return of a civilian oversight board.

โSupposed to be safe:โ Osceola County Dad speaks out after son with autism wanders from sensory playground
Read full article: โSupposed to be safe:โ Osceola County Dad speaks out after son with autism wanders from sensory playgroundA 5-year-old autistic child recently drowned after walking away from an Osceola County playground that was specifically designed for โchildren on the autism spectrum,โ according to a news release.

Kissimmee debates reinstating police oversight board amid calls for transparency
Read full article: Kissimmee debates reinstating police oversight board amid calls for transparencyOn June 30, Kissimmee's Police Civilian Oversight Board was dissolved. The oversight board was responsible for reviewing complaints, policies, and procedures and providing recommendations.
โHome for the Holidays:โ Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 1st home in Osceola County
Read full article: โHome for the Holidays:โ Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 1st home in Osceola CountyHabitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County broke ground on a new home in Kissimmee Friday morning, as part of their Annual "Home for the Holidays" build.
Call made for Kissimmee police citizen review board to be reinstated. Can it be done?
Read full article: Call made for Kissimmee police citizen review board to be reinstated. Can it be done?A week after personnel changes at the Kissimmee Police Department, a call has been made for the police citizen review board to be reinstated.
โCulture of silence:โ State attorneyโs office shares findings in Kissimmee use-of-force investigation
Read full article: โCulture of silence:โ State attorneyโs office shares findings in Kissimmee use-of-force investigationOrange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain shared details of a grand juryโs findings and recommendations for the Kissimmee Police Department following a use-of-force investigation involving a former police officer.
Osceola County teen who made school shooting threat arrested after stolen gun found, deputies say
Read full article: Osceola County teen who made school shooting threat arrested after stolen gun found, deputies sayA 17-year-old student in Osceola County was arrested after making a threat to โshoot up a schoolโ and being caught with a stolen gun, according to the sheriffโs office.
โSlap in the face:โ Florida Puerto Ricans react to โisland of garbageโ comment at Trump rally by comedian
Read full article: โSlap in the face:โ Florida Puerto Ricans react to โisland of garbageโ comment at Trump rally by comedianSome Central Florida Puerto Ricans are sharing their distaste regarding a comment made about the U.S. territory during a Trump rally in New York City over the weekend.
Kissimmee police chief resigns after 11 officersโ truthfulness, conduct questioned
Read full article: Kissimmee police chief resigns after 11 officersโ truthfulness, conduct questionedKissimmee police announce personnel changes, including the resignation of Chief Betty Holland and Deputy Chief Camille Alicea.
Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off game
Read full article: Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off gameAn Osceola County man won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lotteryโs 500X the Cash scratch-off game. Larry Hamilton, of Kissimmee, claimed his winnings at the Florida Lotteryโs headquarters in Tallahassee as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000, according to a news release.
Country Thunder Florida canceled after concert venue damaged during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Country Thunder Florida canceled after concert venue damaged during Hurricane MiltonIn a statement, event organizers said that after assessing storm damage, it was determined the venue at Osceola Heritage Park is unable to safely hold the three-day music festival.
Kissimmee near โdirty sideโ of Hurricane Milton. Hereโs an inside look
Read full article: Kissimmee near โdirty sideโ of Hurricane Milton. Hereโs an inside lookWith Hurricane Milton finally making landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday night, Central Florida is now bracing for direct impacts.