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Central Florida law enforcement issue statements, warnings ahead of anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests
Read full article: Central Florida law enforcement issue statements, warnings ahead of anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protestsMore than 70 of the nearly 2,000 “No Kings” protests planned across the world are set to take place in Florida, where law enforcement is weighing in and issuing warnings ahead of time.
New documents in case against former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez released
Read full article: New documents in case against former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez releasedNews 6 has obtained newly released documents that show Osceola County deputies raided an alleged casino months before the former sheriff was arrested.
‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia County
Read full article: ‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia CountyThe sheriff's office released footage of the arrests during a three-day undercover operation targeting men accused of being online predators.
Central Florida drug conspiracy leaves 5 people facing major prison time
Read full article: Central Florida drug conspiracy leaves 5 people facing major prison timeFive people have pleaded guilty to a cocaine conspiracy stemming from an apartment in Kissimmee, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
‘Disgusting and disturbing:’ Man sentenced to a year in jail for slamming dog to ground
Read full article: ‘Disgusting and disturbing:’ Man sentenced to a year in jail for slamming dog to groundA man was sentenced to 366 days in prison after being caught on camera throwing a dog to the ground in 2024, court records show.
Kissimmee approves fire department changes to schedule, property assessment to cover costs
Read full article: Kissimmee approves fire department changes to schedule, property assessment to cover costsA major change for Kissimmee and its fire department aims to improve the lives of firefighters, but it comes with a cost.
Kissimmee approves fire department changes to schedule, property assessment to cover costs
Read full article: Kissimmee approves fire department changes to schedule, property assessment to cover costsA major change for Kissimmee and its fire department aims to improve the lives of firefighters, but it comes with a cost.
Experience Kissimmee aims to boost visitors through ‘gastro tourism,’ value-focused vacations
Read full article: Experience Kissimmee aims to boost visitors through ‘gastro tourism,’ value-focused vacationsKissimmee leaders are working to attract more visitors to the city through new initiatives and research-driven marketing strategies.
Bank ‘jugging’ is back: Crooks watch you withdraw cash and steal it, sometimes by force
Read full article: Bank ‘jugging’ is back: Crooks watch you withdraw cash and steal it, sometimes by forceAn old crime is new again. Bank “jugging” is sweeping across Central Florida. Crooks are following their victims from banks, waiting for the right opportunity to rob them.
Orlando International Airport, Kissimmee Gateway Airport get $33M in infrastructure funding
Read full article: Orlando International Airport, Kissimmee Gateway Airport get $33M in infrastructure fundingOrlando International Airport is set to receive nearly $15 million to expand the existing Terminal C by more than 203,000 square feet.
Central Florida ‘fenta-pills’ conspiracy lands postal worker in prison
Read full article: Central Florida ‘fenta-pills’ conspiracy lands postal worker in prisonA postal worker was sentenced to prison on Wednesday after a “fenta-pills” conspiracy was uncovered in Central Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
These may be Florida’s 2 most popular cities, study shows. Here’s how they compare
Read full article: These may be Florida’s 2 most popular cities, study shows. Here’s how they compareOn Thursday, U.S. News & World Report issued its list of the top places where people are thinking about moving so far in 2025.
VIDEO: Storms send tree onto Palm Bay home; hail reported across Central Florida
Read full article: VIDEO: Storms send tree onto Palm Bay home; hail reported across Central FloridaThunderstorms swept across Central Florida on Saturday afternoon, producing hail and strong winds that caused part of a large oak tree to land on a Palm Bay home.
Victim robbed at Florida hotel by woman using different name, man in a ski mask, deputies say
Read full article: Victim robbed at Florida hotel by woman using different name, man in a ski mask, deputies sayA woman and a man arrested by Osceola County deputies are accused of working together to rob someone at a hotel near Kissimmee, according to the sheriff’s office.
1 airlifted to hospital after being trapped under shelving at Gaylord Palms, Osceola County officials say
Read full article: 1 airlifted to hospital after being trapped under shelving at Gaylord Palms, Osceola County officials sayA person was taken to the hospital via Air Care after being trapped under shelving at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue.
Osceola County breaks ground on $47 million Reedy Creek Elementary rebuild
Read full article: Osceola County breaks ground on $47 million Reedy Creek Elementary rebuildOsceola County officials broke ground on a $47 million comprehensive rebuild of Reedy Creek Elementary School, a project aimed at expanding the school’s capacity and providing modern learning spaces for students.
Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee in Florida
Read full article: Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee in FloridaA kayaker was attacked while on the water in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
These Central Florida events will help you get ready for hurricane season
Read full article: These Central Florida events will help you get ready for hurricane seasonWith hurricane season on approach, Central Florida is hosting a few different county events where you can come and finalize your preparations for the season ahead.
Experts gather in Central Florida to discuss school violence prevention
Read full article: Experts gather in Central Florida to discuss school violence preventionJust weeks after a shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six others injured, people from across the country are gathering in Central Florida to discuss ways to enhance student safety and security.
Drought raises fire fears, leaves nearly all of Central Florida under burn bans
Read full article: Drought raises fire fears, leaves nearly all of Central Florida under burn bansThis past weekend, Osceola County issued the burn ban, prohibiting residents from burning anything outside. This includes campfires, burning waste, and setting off fireworks.
Deputy, pickup truck driver injured in Osceola County patrol car crash
Read full article: Deputy, pickup truck driver injured in Osceola County patrol car crashAn Osceola County deputy and a 59-year-old woman were injured after a crash involving a patrol car and a pickup truck on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New nursing school opens as Florida faces critical nursing shortages
Read full article: New nursing school opens as Florida faces critical nursing shortagesAs Florida’s hospitals grapple with severe shortages across all health professionals, a new option for aspiring nurses is now open in Osceola County.
Experience DC super heroes at Gaylord Palms this summer
Read full article: Experience DC super heroes at Gaylord Palms this summerThrough a new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Gaylord Hotels is launching “DC Summer,” a unique collaboration set to launch at Gaylord Palms Resort next month.
Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpass
Read full article: Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpassThe FHP investigates a fatal motorcycle crash after two bikers were thrown from an I-4 overpass in Orange County to the ground below.
Madeline Soto’s accused killer has ‘confidential information’ about case, defense claims
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s accused killer has ‘confidential information’ about case, defense claimsThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to delay an upcoming court hearing because his attorneys have recently obtained “confidential information” related to the case, court records show.
Body of 71-year-old man recovered after van crashes, submerges into lake near Celebration
Read full article: Body of 71-year-old man recovered after van crashes, submerges into lake near CelebrationA man’s body was recovered after his vehicle plunged into a lake in the Celebration area on Tuesday, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida woman fears for her life after man who murdered her daughter mistakenly released from prison
Read full article: Florida woman fears for her life after man who murdered her daughter mistakenly released from prisonA Florida woman is in fear for her life after the man convicted of murder in the strangling of her daughter was mistakenly released from a prison.
Man faces charges in possible ‘road rage’ shooting in Osceola County Publix parking lot
Read full article: Man faces charges in possible ‘road rage’ shooting in Osceola County Publix parking lotOsceola County deputies announced the arrest of a man in what they described as a “road rage” shooting at a Publix parking lot in March.
Kissimmee, Osceola County use tree planting to balance growth, environmental impact
Read full article: Kissimmee, Osceola County use tree planting to balance growth, environmental impactAs the population increases, the demand for buildings and roadways rises, but as this growth could come at the expense of the environment, some cities and counties are working to expand tree cover.
Bicyclist dies after being struck in Osceola County crosswalk, FHP says
Read full article: Bicyclist dies after being struck in Osceola County crosswalk, FHP saysA 63-year-old St. Cloud man riding a bike near Kissimmee was struck by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Green Meadows Petting Farm opens as part of Lancaster Ranch Park development
Read full article: Green Meadows Petting Farm opens as part of Lancaster Ranch Park developmentAs Kissimmee continues transforming 150 acres of land into a park featuring bike trails, playgrounds, and pavilions, it has officially opened a petting farm.
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.
‘Risking your life:’ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Here’s what’s next
Read full article: ‘Risking your life:’ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Here’s what’s 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 woman’s 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 Kissimmee’s police department, with a swearing-in ceremony on April 1.
‘Donuts around the flames:’ Driver arrested after violent Orange County street takeover
Read full article: ‘Donuts around the flames:’ 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.
It’s been 1 year since Madeline Soto’s body was found. Here’s the timeline of her case
Read full article: It’s been 1 year since Madeline Soto’s body was found. Here’s 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.
‘A perfect day:’ 15 couples say ‘I do’ in Osceola County Courthouse wedding on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: ‘A perfect day:’ 15 couples say ‘I do’ in Osceola County Courthouse wedding on Valentine’s DayWedding 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.
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 Florida’s driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
‘Strike in the buttocks:’ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaint
Read full article: ‘Strike in the buttocks:’ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaintA 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.
Madeline Soto’s accused killer seeks suppression of cell phone evidence
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s 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 – 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.
‘Increase access to quality medical services:‘ Orlando Health opens bilingual clinics in Osceola County
Read full article: ‘Increase access to quality medical services:‘ 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.
🎾Pickleheads! Here’s a new Florida spot to play Pickleball with indoor courts, restaurant and bar
Read full article: 🎾Pickleheads! Here’s 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.