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Osceola mom arrested after daughter’s death, accused of holding her head in bathtub
Read full article: Osceola mom arrested after daughter’s death, accused of holding her head in bathtubOn Wednesday evening, Sheriff Marcos Lopez said deputies responded to a home in Poinciana where a mother was reportedly wielding a hammer against others.
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 “shoot up a school” and being caught with a stolen gun, according to the sheriff’s office.
15-year-old girl missing, endangered out of Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 15-year-old girl missing, endangered out of Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home and has been missing for more than a month.
More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for info
Read full article: More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for infoFifty-three young cattle were allegedly stolen from a ranch in Osceola County and a five-digit cash reward is now being offered for tipsters behooved to help serve justice, according to Crimeline.
Osceola County deputy hospitalized after crash, troopers say
Read full article: Osceola County deputy hospitalized after crash, troopers sayA crash south of Kissimmee involved a marked Osceola County Sheriff’s Office patrol car and sent the deputy driving it to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his response
Read full article: Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his responseAfter the state attorney threatened to place him on a database dedicated to law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, the Osceola County Sheriff is trying to clear up what he says is a “misinterpretation of a quote” surrounding a controversial crime scene photo posted on social media.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central FloridaSeveral law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complex
Read full article: Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complexA 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 Sheriff’s Office.
2 killed in shootout at apartment complex near Kissimmee; person of interest in custody
Read full article: 2 killed in shootout at apartment complex near Kissimmee; person of interest in custodyTwo people were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex near Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect sought after armed robbery in Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Suspect sought after armed robbery in Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is looking to the public for help locating a suspect in an armed robbery reported Friday night near Kissimmee.
Girl found in good health after being reported missing, Osceola County sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Girl found in good health after being reported missing, Osceola County sheriff’s office saysAmyalis Elizabeth Fernandez, 16, has been found in good health, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday.
FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materials
Read full article: FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materialsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested an 18-year-old Kissimmee man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shooting
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shootingThe Osceola County sheriff praised a grand jury’s decision to not bring charges against two of his deputies involved in a shooting at a Target in Kissimmee in April 2022 that killed one person and injured two others.
Orlando man dies in Celebration after being struck by sheriff’s office SUV, troopers say
Read full article: Orlando man dies in Celebration after being struck by sheriff’s office SUV, troopers sayA 55-year-old Orlando man died after being struck by a marked Osceola County Sheriff's Office SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Person of interest sought in deadly Christmas day shooting at Osceola County café
Read full article: Person of interest sought in deadly Christmas day shooting at Osceola County caféThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office released surveillance pictures of a man they are looking to question after a deadly Christmas Day shooting at Café Lungo.
Man faces murder charge after attack on family member at Kissimmee hotel, deputies say
Read full article: Man faces murder charge after attack on family member at Kissimmee hotel, deputies sayA man is accused of shooting and killing a family member during a fight at a Kissimmee hotel, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Teen arrested in shooting of 17-year-old outside Publix in Celebration
Read full article: Teen arrested in shooting of 17-year-old outside Publix in CelebrationA teen was arrested after a 17-year-old was shot and injured outside of a Publix in Celebration, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola County high school student arrested after gun found in backpack
Read full article: Osceola County high school student arrested after gun found in backpackA student at Tohopekaliga High School was arrested Wednesday after a gun was found in their backpack, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Osceola teen accused of attacking woman was hospitalized by K-9 during search
Read full article: Osceola teen accused of attacking woman was hospitalized by K-9 during searchA K-9 was deployed to help in the search, and it was ultimately able to catch the teen, deputies said. He was later taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Woman accused of molesting 13-year-old girl, offering her illicit substances
Read full article: Woman accused of molesting 13-year-old girl, offering her illicit substancesA woman was taken into custody on Monday on accusations that she sexually abused a 13-year-old girl, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman accused of attempted murder after victim found shot in Osceola motel
Read full article: Woman accused of attempted murder after victim found shot in Osceola motelDeputies in Osceola County arrested a woman on Tuesday who’s accused of attempted murder in connection to a shooting victim found inside of a motel earlier this month.
‘Really upsetting:’ Attorney pushes for safety after child falls from Kissimmee Fun Spot ride
Read full article: ‘Really upsetting:’ Attorney pushes for safety after child falls from Kissimmee Fun Spot rideAn investigation into the Galaxy Spin rollercoaster at Fun Spot is underway after a 6-year-old body fell from the ride last week.
Drills, new tech show how Osceola officials plan to keep students safe
Read full article: Drills, new tech show how Osceola officials plan to keep students safeThe Osceola County Sheriff and Osceola Superintendent held a news conference on Wednesday to show parents how they plan to keep students, faculty and staff safe this school year.
St. Cloud marina closed as authorities search East Lake Toho for missing woman
Read full article: St. Cloud marina closed as authorities search East Lake Toho for missing womanMultiple agencies responded to East Lake Toho to search for a woman recently reported missing, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Osceola deputy fired, accused of domestic violence
Read full article: Osceola deputy fired, accused of domestic violenceIn a release, OCSO said that Deputy Alex Valentin had been employed with the sheriff’s office for around 11 years, but after he was accused of domestic violence, he was immediately terminated.
‘Operation C.A.K.E.:’ 9 arrested in Osceola County child predator sting
Read full article: ‘Operation C.A.K.E.:’ 9 arrested in Osceola County child predator stingThe undercover investigation — dubbed “Operation C.A.K.E.” (Cops Against Kid Exploitation) — saw detectives working with other law enforcement agencies to catch child predators, deputies said.
Kissimmee woman faces animal cruelty charges after dogs found emaciated, no access to food, water
Read full article: Kissimmee woman faces animal cruelty charges after dogs found emaciated, no access to food, waterA 34-year-old Kissimmee woman faces animal cruelty charges after several dogs were found in poor condition on a property she owned, including two puppies found inside of a mesh bag, according to an Osceola County charging affidavit.
More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office sayshe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says they plan to issue more body-worn cameras to their deputies this year. A spokesperson for Sheriff Marcos Lopez says that since taking office, he has ensured all members on patrol have body cameras, but there are other scenarios where sworn personnel are on the job without this equipment.
Missing 16-year-old last seen getting in car in Osceola County, deputies say
Read full article: Missing 16-year-old last seen getting in car in Osceola County, deputies sayA 16-year-old boy is missing after being last seen getting into a car near his Poinciana home, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola County sheriff violated civil rights in Target shooting, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff violated civil rights in Target shooting, lawsuit claimsAttorneys are filing a federal civil rights violation lawsuit against the sheriff of Osceola County and two deputies in connection with a fatal encounter and shooting at a Target store in Kissimmee last year.
St. Cloud police officer accused of stealing, using dead person’s credit card information
Read full article: St. Cloud police officer accused of stealing, using dead person’s credit card informationA St. Cloud police officer is accused of stealing and using a dead person’s credit card information, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Video captures parent sucker-punching umpire at Florida baseball game, deputies say
Read full article: Video captures parent sucker-punching umpire at Florida baseball game, deputies sayA parent is accused of punching an umpire in the head during a high school baseball game near Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested in Osceola County on warrants out of NYC, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested in Osceola County on warrants out of NYC, deputies sayA man was arrested in Osceola County on Tuesday after warrants for his arrest were issued out of New York City, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking cases
Read full article: ‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking casesOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell spoke about drug trafficking Monday after Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez called out the state for its lack of prosecution of these cases last week.
Fake cop arrested in Osceola County after stealing man’s jewlery, deputies say
Read full article: Fake cop arrested in Osceola County after stealing man’s jewlery, deputies sayA man was arrested just over a month after pretending to be a police officer and stealing an older man's jewelry, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
‘Sexual encounter’ ends in beating death, man facing manslaughter charge, Osceola deputies say
Read full article: ‘Sexual encounter’ ends in beating death, man facing manslaughter charge, Osceola deputies sayAn Orlando man was arrested Tuesday after beating a person to death during a "sexual encounter," according to the sheriff's office.
Man in standoff with Osceola SWAT team on his birthday wanted to ‘get high first,’ records show
Read full article: Man in standoff with Osceola SWAT team on his birthday wanted to ‘get high first,’ records showA wanted Intercession City man was arrested earlier this month after he barricaded himself from law enforcement because he wanted to "get high first" on his birthday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Osceola deputies seek man suspected of impersonating officer, stealing jewelry from senior
Read full article: Osceola deputies seek man suspected of impersonating officer, stealing jewelry from seniorThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man suspected of impersonating a police officer, threatening to arrest a senior and stealing his jewelry at a gas station last week.
Possible human remains found near Osceola County high school, deputies say
Read full article: Possible human remains found near Osceola County high school, deputies sayThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation Wednesday after possible human remains were found in Kissimmee.
Florida deputies catch man who hid in swamp for days after beating father, sheriff says
Read full article: Florida deputies catch man who hid in swamp for days after beating father, sheriff saysA wanted man hiding from deputies in a swamp near Yeehaw Junction has been captured, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen, man face charges after deadly Osceola road rage shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Teen, man face charges after deadly Osceola road rage shooting, sheriff saysA man was shot in the head while driving on the southwest side of a business parking lot near Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue.
‘I would do it again:’ Man admits to stabbing his mother, sister, Osceola deputies say
Read full article: ‘I would do it again:’ Man admits to stabbing his mother, sister, Osceola deputies sayA man admits to stabbing and killing his own mother and hurting his sister during an attack at a home near Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after 1 woman found dead, another injured in Kissimmee stabbing, sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested after 1 woman found dead, another injured in Kissimmee stabbing, sheriff saysA man was arrested after one woman was found dead and another injured at a Kissimmee home, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
WATCH LIVE: Osceola County sheriff holds news conference on missing 73-year-old
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Osceola County sheriff holds news conference on missing 73-year-oldThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office released new video footage of 73-year-old Herman McClenton, the man last seen visiting his family on Thanksgiving.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pedestrian killed in Orange County crash on SR-417 involving pickup, deputy cruiser, FHP says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Pedestrian killed in Orange County crash on SR-417 involving pickup, deputy cruiser, FHP saysA man died after being struck by a pickup truck and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office marked patrol car on State Road 417 in Orange County, shutting down the southbound lanes, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Man shot in head while driving in Osceola County, officials say
Read full article: Man shot in head while driving in Osceola County, officials sayA man was shot in the head while driving on the southwest side of a business parking lot near Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue.
‘Anything we can do to help:’ Osceola deputies head to Lee County to offer help after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: ‘Anything we can do to help:’ Osceola deputies head to Lee County to offer help after Hurricane IanDeputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office are set to deploy Wednesday to Lee County, which is still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the sheriff’s office said in a release.
After another police suicide, Osceola sheriff’s office hires in-house counselor
Read full article: After another police suicide, Osceola sheriff’s office hires in-house counselorAfter yet another police suicide in Central Florida, deputies have come up with a solution: the Osceola County Sheriff's Office has finally hired a full-time in-house mental health expert.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office hosts Florida Sheriffs Association cold case conference
Read full article: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office hosts Florida Sheriffs Association cold case conferenceThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday it had been chosen to host a meeting of the Florida Sheriffs Association Cold Case Advisory Commission.
👠Sigue el camino de baldosas amarillas al Museo del Mago de Oz en el Cabo Cañaveral
Read full article: 👠Sigue el camino de baldosas amarillas al Museo del Mago de Oz en el Cabo CañaveralNo hay nada como el hogar, pero si buscas algo único en la Florida Central, sigue el camino de baldosas amarillas para el Museo del Mago de Oz (Wizard of Oz Museum) en el Cabo Cañaveral (Cape Canaveral).
‘Trying to make sense of it all:’ Mother seeks answers after son found dead in Davenport
Read full article: ‘Trying to make sense of it all:’ Mother seeks answers after son found dead in DavenportA mother is seeking answers a week after she says her son was carjacked and gunned down while on vacation.
Deadly deputy shooting at Osceola Target leads to push for transparency; questions remain
Read full article: Deadly deputy shooting at Osceola Target leads to push for transparency; questions remainIn April, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez held a brief news conference to announce his deputies had been involved in a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Target, offering almost no details about what had happened or what led to the shooting.
Theft charges dropped against 2 men hurt in deputy shooting at Osceola County Target
Read full article: Theft charges dropped against 2 men hurt in deputy shooting at Osceola County TargetThe theft charges against two men who were hurt in a shooting by Osceola County deputies in a Target parking lot were dropped, according to court filings.
Child found unconscious with head in toilet leads to couple’s arrest, Osceola deputies say
Read full article: Child found unconscious with head in toilet leads to couple’s arrest, Osceola deputies sayA child is on life support after being found unconscious with their head in the toilet at a Kissimmee hotel, according to reports released by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
19-year-old arrested in fatal shooting in Osceola County, deputies say
Read full article: 19-year-old arrested in fatal shooting in Osceola County, deputies sayA 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting in Poinciana that killed one person and send another to the hospital, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Haitian Special Olympian goes missing, according to Osceola deputies
Read full article: Haitian Special Olympian goes missing, according to Osceola deputiesSix members of the Haitian delegation for the Special Olympics have gone missing out of Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola deputy to face charge in attempted arrest that ended in gas station inferno
Read full article: Osceola deputy to face charge in attempted arrest that ended in gas station infernoThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is set to provide an update Thursday afternoon on the incident during which three deputies and a suspect caught fire in an attempted arrest at a gas station months ago.
Black Lives Matter addresses deadly Osceola deputy shooting at Target
Read full article: Black Lives Matter addresses deadly Osceola deputy shooting at TargetBlack Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. held a news briefing Tuesday afternoon on the deadly deputy shooting that occurred outside an Osceola Target last month.
Tactical deputies not exempt from body camera policy, Osceola Sheriff’s documents reveal
Read full article: Tactical deputies not exempt from body camera policy, Osceola Sheriff’s documents revealThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office released its body camera policy Tuesday evening, nearly a week after News 6 requested the policy.
How the deadly Osceola Target deputy shooting happened, according to the sheriff’s office
Read full article: How the deadly Osceola Target deputy shooting happened, according to the sheriff’s officeDocuments and surveillance video released Monday by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office provided more insight into the fatal deputy-involved shooting that occurred in a Target parking lot last month.
Lawyers accuse Osceola sheriff of distorting facts of fatal deputy shooting at Target
Read full article: Lawyers accuse Osceola sheriff of distorting facts of fatal deputy shooting at TargetAttorneys Mark NeJame and Albert Yonfa are accusing Sheriff Marcos Lopez of distorting the facts in the deadly shooting at an Osceola County Target.
Video shows car ramming into Osceola sheriff’s office cruisers prior to fatal Target shooting
Read full article: Video shows car ramming into Osceola sheriff’s office cruisers prior to fatal Target shootingFour Osceola sheriff’s office vehicles were rammed into prior to the fatal deputy-involved shooting of a 20-year-old in a Target parking lot last week, new documents released Monday revealed.
Osceola County deputies search for missing, endangered Kissimmee teen
Read full article: Osceola County deputies search for missing, endangered Kissimmee teenThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday said its deputies were searching for a 17-year-old girl who went missing out of Kissimmee on Friday, according to a news release.