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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.
Man arrested after dead and malnourished dogs found at 2 Central Florida properties
Read full article: Man arrested after dead and malnourished dogs found at 2 Central Florida propertiesA 50-year old man faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dead and malnourished dogs were discovered at two different properties, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebration
Read full article: DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebrationA grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.
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.
Winter Park man arrested in connection with Poinciana homicide, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: Winter Park man arrested in connection with Poinciana homicide, Polk sheriff saysWinter Park police on Tuesday captured a man accused of killing someone last week in Poinciana, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Wanted man arrested, accused in fatal shooting of 36-year old man
Read full article: Wanted man arrested, accused in fatal shooting of 36-year old manA wanted man out of Polk County was taken into custody on Tuesday following a fatal shooting out of Poinciana last week, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Jealousy over a woman’ leads to man’s killing; Polk County deputies seek 23-year-old suspect
Read full article: ‘Jealousy over a woman’ leads to man’s killing; Polk County deputies seek 23-year-old suspectPolk County deputies are looking for a 23-year-old Winter Park man who they said is responsible for killing a Poinciana man.
Osceola holiday events cancel as county prepares for storms, flooding
Read full article: Osceola holiday events cancel as county prepares for storms, floodingWith bad weather on the way, holiday events across Osceola County have been canceled and county officials said they’re also doing what they can to prepare.
Stop signs installed at Poinciana intersection 11 days after crash killed woman, 3 grandchildren
Read full article: Stop signs installed at Poinciana intersection 11 days after crash killed woman, 3 grandchildrenCrews will install news stop signs at an Osceola County intersection where a woman and her three grandchildren were killed in a crash less than two weeks ago.
4-way stop coming to Poinciana intersection where crash killed 4
Read full article: 4-way stop coming to Poinciana intersection where crash killed 4Electronic signs have been posted at the intersection where four people were killed in a crash Sunday. Message boards seen in the area Friday warn drivers the intersection of San Miguel Road and Laurel Avenue will become a four-way stop in the next two weeks.
Osceola County plans safety measures in Poinciana after fatal crash
Read full article: Osceola County plans safety measures in Poinciana after fatal crashOsceola County is planning to make changes to the intersection in Poinciana where four people, including three children, were killed in a fatal crash last weekend.
Calls grow for safety improvements in Poinciana after crash killed 4
Read full article: Calls grow for safety improvements in Poinciana after crash killed 4Calls for safety improvements in a Poinciana neighborhood after a crash this weekend that killed four people, including three children, are getting a boost from an Osceola County commissioner.
‘It’s terrifying:’ Poinciana residents want more safety measures after crash kills 4
Read full article: ‘It’s terrifying:’ Poinciana residents want more safety measures after crash kills 4There are growing calls for change after a grandmother and her three grandchildren were killed in a crash in the Poinciana area Sunday night.
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.
Polk sheriff speaks out after New Year begins with blundered burglary, 2 drive-by shootings
Read full article: Polk sheriff speaks out after New Year begins with blundered burglary, 2 drive-by shootingsPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Wednesday held a news conference to wish a happy New Year to listeners and “a sad New Year for some shooting suspects,” referencing two drive-by shootings reported in his jurisdiction since 2023 began, as well as a burglary involving a man who Judd described as “the dumbest person on the face of the Earth.”
SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through December
Read full article: SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through DecemberSunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.
Person standing in Poinciana on-ramp dead after multiple vehicle strikes, troopers say
Read full article: Person standing in Poinciana on-ramp dead after multiple vehicle strikes, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol is asking for tips in a fatal crash investigation that began early Saturday after a person standing in an Osceola County on-ramp was struck by at least two vehicles, the second of which drove away.
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.
Florida mother faces premeditated murder charge in death of toddler forced to drink bleach, officials say
Read full article: Florida mother faces premeditated murder charge in death of toddler forced to drink bleach, officials sayAn Osceola County mother who forced her children, 3 and 8, to drink bleach before trying to kill herself outside a Poinciana church earlier this month is now facing a premeditated murder charge, according to the sheriff’s office.
3-year-old killed, child injured when Poinciana mother made them drink bleach, sheriff says
Read full article: 3-year-old killed, child injured when Poinciana mother made them drink bleach, sheriff saysA 3-year-old died and an 8-year-old was injured after their mother forced them to drink bleach before trying to kill herself outside a Poinciana church Sunday, Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez said in a news briefing Tuesday.
1 child dies, 1 hospitalized after woman found unconscious in car in Poinciana, deputies say
Read full article: 1 child dies, 1 hospitalized after woman found unconscious in car in Poinciana, deputies sayOsceola County deputies responding to a report of a suspicious incident in the Poinciana area early Sunday located an unconscious woman and two children, one of whom later died, according to a news release.
14-year-old boy arrested after bringing gun to Polk County middle school, deputies say
Read full article: 14-year-old boy arrested after bringing gun to Polk County middle school, deputies sayA 14-year-old boy found with a gun at a Polk County middle school was arrested, according to the sheriff’s office.
Motorcyclist killed in Osceola hit-and-run crash when struck by truck, run over by car, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in Osceola hit-and-run crash when struck by truck, run over by car, FHP saysA hit and run death of a motorcyclist near Poinciana on Saturday night is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers said.
Sunrail trains canceled between Poinciana and Kissimmee due to crash near tracks
Read full article: Sunrail trains canceled between Poinciana and Kissimmee due to crash near tracksTwo Sunrail trains traveling between Poinciana and Kissimmee were canceled Monday afternoon due to police activity near the tracks, according to the commuter rail.
Mobile vaccine site coming to Poinciana
Read full article: Mobile vaccine site coming to PoincianaOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – FEMA will open a satellite vaccine site in Poinciana on Thursday. Crews will be administering shots at Mary Jane Arrington Gym and Aquatic Center at 625 Country Club Drive as a ‘spoke site.’ Spoke sites are intended to target minority communities who may struggle to have access to a coronavirus vaccine. The site can provide up to 500 doses a day to area residents. The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County is also administering shots at Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos Church located at 1130 Simmons Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744. AdThere is also a state-run vaccination site at Chambers Park Community Center in Kissimmee which is offering vaccinations seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for at least the next two months.
2 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash on Poinciana Boulevard
Read full article: 2 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash on Poinciana BoulevardPOINCIANA, Fla. – A man and woman were killed and two others were injured Monday afternoon in a head-on crash near Poinciana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The wreck was reported around 1:05 p.m. on Poinciana Boulevard, south of Reaves Road. The FHP said a 21-year-old Kissimmee man was driving south when his car traveled into the northbound lane and struck an SUV head-on. The Kissimmee man and a front seat passenger, an unidentified woman who was ejected from the car, died in the crash, the FHP said. The driver of the SUV, a 33-year-old Kissimmee man, also suffered serious injuries, the FHP said.
Teens wanted in Polk County armed robbery, homicide
Read full article: Teens wanted in Polk County armed robbery, homicidePOINCIANA, Fla. – Polk County deputies are searching for two teens wanted in connection with a fatal drug-related shooting, according to a news release. [PREVIOUS: ‘They ripped him off and shot him:’ Man killed in drug-related homicide, Polk County deputies say]Video from outside the convenience store shows that during the transaction, the suspects robbed the victim, which led to an exchange of gunfire between them, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are asking for the public’s help locating the teens, who both have warrants for armed robbery and first-degree murder in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office. Mack is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 170 pounds, according to the suspect description provided by deputies. Anyone with information on the teens’ whereabouts is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200.
Construction worker struck, killed while trying to stop traffic in Osceola County
Read full article: Construction worker struck, killed while trying to stop traffic in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A construction worker was struck and killed Friday morning while trying to stop traffic in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported at 6:55 a.m. on South Poinciana Boulevard at Rail Circle. The FHP said a 71-year-old Kissimmee man was driving south on Poinciana while the worker, a 43-year-old Longwood man, was standing in the road attempting to stop traffic. Trooper said vehicles in in the left lane stopped, but traffic in the right lane did not, and the worker was struck. The victim was taken to Osceola Regional Hospital, where he later died, the FHP said.
Osceola County teacher pulled from classroom after complaint
Read full article: Osceola County teacher pulled from classroom after complaintOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A Poinciana High School teacher has been reassigned after Osceola County School District officials received a complaint regarding an incident that happened during a virtual lesson. School district officials said Wednesday they received a Let’s Talk message on the district website about an incident involving a teacher who was recorded on video during a lesson. The incident is now under a human resource investigation. “The teacher has been reassigned out of the classroom to an area with no children until the outcome of the investigation by our HR Department,” Osceola School District public information officer Dana Schafer said in an email. Check back for updates on this developing story.
Aquatic center in Poinciana to serve as temporary COVID-19 testing site
Read full article: Aquatic center in Poinciana to serve as temporary COVID-19 testing siteOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. For three days next week, free coronavirus testing will be offered at Mary Jane Arrington Aquatic Center in Poinciana, thanks to the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County. While there is no cost or symptom requirement, anyone interested in being tested will need to make an appointment by calling 407-343-2000. Testing at 625 Country Club Dr. will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 17 through June 19. Patients will be asked to wear a face mask when they go inside the facility to receive their test. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Wildlife officials tell Florida man to shoot or trap wild boars tearing up his yard
Read full article: Wildlife officials tell Florida man to shoot or trap wild boars tearing up his yardWithin a week, there was barely any grass left because wild boars kept digging through his Southport Bay neighborhood near Poinciana. [SEE PHOTOS OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY BOARS IN GALLERY BELOW]Full Screen 1 / 5 Boars have been damaging Kel Young's yard in Kissimmee. He said deputies and wildlife officials told him he’s allowed to shoot and kill the boars because they are nuisance animals. “So everyone is telling me to shoot them, shoot them, shoot them,” Young said. Since the boars are now tearing up the corner of the block, he’s hoping the Southport Bay HOA can come up with a solution.