INSIDER
We'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.
The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.
A man, who was already on immigration parole, is being held in Osceola County without bond on accusations he sexually abused a 13-year, according to the sheriff’s office.
A wildfire in Osceola County temporarily forced the evacuation of some homes out of an “abundance of caution,” officials said.
Osceola County leaders are calling for tougher distracted driving laws, formally backing a bill moving through the Florida Senate that would make the state hands-free.
Three people, including a 5-year-old boy, were killed in an Osceola County crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
No injuries were reported after a vehicle smashed into a power transformer in St. Cloud before it erupted in flames on Saturday, according to a news release.
Inside the auditorium at Gateway High School Thursday night, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez addressed a politically fraught topic that is of high interest to the large Hispanic community he serves: illegal immigration.
The teen involved in a 2023 Poinciana crash that claimed four lives, faced a plea hearing on Thursday in a completely separate case. He pleaded no contest to a 2024 charge of driving without a license, and received a 60-day jail sentence, along with six months of probation.
A woman is claiming discrimination by Dunkin Donuts after she was refused drive-thru service on Christmas Day, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday the arrest of 26 people in one of the agency’s largest-ever fentanyl bust.
The 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.
Investigators have renewed their push for clues decades after the discovery of a woman’s remains in Kissimmee, according to the police department.
The police chief of Clermont is trading in the rolling hills for Kowtown. Chief Charles Broadway will take over Kissimmee’s police department, with a swearing-in ceremony on April 1.
A stolen vehicle carrying seven people led law enforcement on a chase, ending in a crash on Lee Road in Orange County, according to sheriff’s officials.
The annual Florida Legislative Session gets underway Tuesday, and our state representatives are looking to pass bills on everything from help for people with disabilities to preventing pool drownings to mental health care for teachers.
We asked Central Florida's 12 state senators (nine Republicans and three Democrats) what bills they hoped to pass this year and what issues they hoped the legislature would prioritize. Here are the responses we got.
A woman is in the hospital after being attacked by an alligator on Monday in Polk County, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A woman is in the hospital after being attacked by an alligator on Monday in Polk County, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Five people described as a “group of Colombian nationals” are behind bars after they committing residential burglaries in Orange and Osceola counties, according to a news release.
As the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
In a release, deputies said they received the reports on Thursday, prompting the sheriff’s office to immediately notify the Criminal Investigations Division to look into the issue.
Universal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
A 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.
Nearly a year after 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie” Soto was murdered, family, friends, and community members gathered at Lakefront Park in St. Cloud to honor her on what would have been her 14th birthday.
In Kissimmee, Florida, local egg farmer Wagner has seen demand for his eggs explode. What started as a humble backyard operation with just 12 chickens has grown into a thriving farm with more than 300 egg-producing hens. But despite his success, he’s feeling the pressure of rising costs.
A 16-year-old boy has turned himself in after the Florida Highway Patrol obtained a warrant for his arrest in connection to a 2023 crash in Poinciana that left four people dead, three of them children.
Osceola County will issue warnings to anyone caught speeding in 10 community school zones starting next week, according to a news release from the county.
The costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.
A man was arrested more than a year after his teen son ran a stop sign and struck an SUV at an intersection in Poinciana, killing four of the SUV’s occupants, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Haines City couple found themselves in a financial nightmare after cybercriminals intercepted the money they were sending for a down payment on their new home.
You all have made it crystal clear that you enjoy a scenic drive through uncharted territory, so today we're setting sail for Margaritaville right in the heart of west Osceola County!
UPDATE: Lindell LaVell Parker, 15, has returned safely, the St. Cloud Police Department said in a statement Wednesday morning.
The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.
Whether its commuters, tourists heading to the theme parks, or long-haul truckers making their way through the state, this stretch is often a frustrating bottleneck.
Several hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
Wedding bells rang out at the Osceola County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday as 15 couples tied the knot in a special Valentine’s Day group wedding ceremony.
An Osceola County mother who forced her children to drink bleach and strangled her 3-year-old to death was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, court records show.
The 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, a two-week campaign launched Feb. 11, aims to enhance safety across Central Florida by raising awareness about Florida’s driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
A lieutenant with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office accused of making a female employee “uncomfortable” by touching her hair and striking her in the buttocks with his lanyard was cleared of violating the agency’s sexual harassment policy, records obtained by News 6 show.
Joann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
A man arrested in Osceola County is accused of aggravated manslaughter of a child after his daughter drowned in a bathtub while he played video games, according to the sheriff's office.
Looking for a new furry friend? Osceola County Animal Services is hosting the second annual Furr-Ever Valentine Adoption special, offering a chance to find the perfect friend or gift.
A guide to community resources across the tri-county area is just a phone call away. Heart of Florida United Way wants you to remember 2-1-1 when you need help.
Grocery stores are restricting eggs and raising prices as national farms grapple with persistent bird flu outbreaks and the rising cost of feed. For Central Florida’s egg farmers, their chickens are revving up for egg-laying season, and they are trying to meet the demand.
Scammers posing as local animal shelters are exploiting pet owners in distress by soliciting money under false pretenses.
The 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.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo – the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi – returns for its annual ropin’, wrestlin’ and ridin’ at Silver Spurs Arena inside of Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
The man accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to take the death penalty off the table.
With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
There are two new bilingual healthcare clinics in Osceola County to break down language barriers in healthcare.
Construction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
According 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.
In Orlando, several local officials came together for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Meeting, and Wednesday night’s devastating plane crash was top of mind.
A 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.
The state attorney dropped charges Wednesday against an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly rear-ended a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and injured a trooper on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County, according to officials.
The median home price in 2024 was $385,000, an all-time high and a 3.9% increase year-over-year. Total sales, though, fell 7.1% compared to 2023, based on data the association pulls from Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties.
A woman arrested in 2023, accused of trying to hire fellow Osceola County inmates to kill her family members and a Ninth Judicial Circuit assistant state attorney, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Three teens arrested via warrant in Osceola County are accused of burglarizing several businesses and vehicles, according to the sheriff’s office.
With a population boom happening in St. Cloud, the Osceola County School District is looking forward to a new high school that will serve thousands of students
In February 2022, Jean Barreto-Baerga was riding his motorcycle when a traffic stop escalated into a confrontation at a gas station. Deputies, including David Crawford, followed Barreto to the Wawa due to allegations of reckless driving.
A Kissimmee man accused of firing celebratory gunshots on New Year’s Day, resulting in the death of a woman, will remain in custody after a judge denied his request for bond.
A Central Florida sheriff is lauding the out-of-state arrests of a couple he says have spent years using their pool-building business to defraud customers across Brevard, Orange and Osceola counties.
The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.
A man arrested last year in Polk County, accused of molesting a child, has been transferred to the Osceola County Jail, court records show.
This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
The South Creek branch of the Orange County Library System is doing more than lending books these days. As one of 300 public libraries nationwide selected for the “Thinking Money for Kids” program, it’s using games to teach financial literacy to children ages 3 to 12. See what other libraries are doing.
