A proposed toll road through Split Oak Forest is drawing opposition from environmental advocates and an Orange County commissioner.

A 2-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after drowning on Tuesday, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.

School zone speed cameras in St. Cloud generated nearly $563,000 in collected funds and helped reduce speeds while they were active, according to the St. Cloud Police Department’s 2026 annual report.

A latest outage at a St. Cloud mobile home park has residents calling for permanent repairs to prevent the problem from happening again.

Natasha Cloud didn’t want to waste time talking about Enes Kanter Freedom as she prepared for the Chicago Sky’s game against the New York Liberty.

A disabled hospice dog in St. Cloud will soon be moving again after the theft of her specialized wheelchair sparked an outpouring of support.

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, according to a person familiar with the decision.

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has been ejected from the Fever-Sky WNBA game after Sky guard Natasha Cloud yelled and pointed in his direction late in the third quarter.

Crews responded to the scene along Kaiser Avenue Thursday morning. It is not yet known whether anyone else was injured in the fire.

A St. Cloud family behind a mobile lemonade stand says they were surprised when police told them they couldn’t operate from a grassy area across from an Orlando Health facility near an emergency room entrance.

Hayden Anthis, a geometry teacher at Harmony High since 2017, was arrested after detectives with the St. Cloud Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit say he began corresponding in an online forum with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. Back in June, detectives say the conversations began. On Thursday, police say Anthis offered to meet for sex — and showed up with condoms.

Rep. Paula Stark’s move to be placed on the ballot to retain her District 47 seat was rejected by a Leon County court Wednesday. The St. Cloud Republican’s application to qualify for the ballot was rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form, which her campaign treasurer, Joel Davis, says was submitted to Division of Election officials before the noon June 12 deadline.

A St. Cloud foster parent accused of multiple child sex abuse felonies was reportedly caring for six foster children at the time of his arrest, raising questions about oversight within Florida’s foster care system.

A 66-year-old St. Cloud man is facing multiple felony child sexual abuse charges after investigators say several children living in his home reported years of abuse. Police say the investigation began after one victim disclosed the allegations to another adult, and detectives now believe there could be more victims.

St. Cloud police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in a video damaging a roadside memorial near Key Foods.

St. Cloud is weighing whether to extend its smoking ban to the lakefront and broaden how the city defines “smoking” to include e-cigarettes and tobacco substitutes.

Crashes can cause delays, but some investigations involve far more than clearing debris and reopening lanes. Cpl. Redditt, with the St. Cloud Police Department, explains why fatal crash investigations can take hours to complete.

A Confederate monument in St. Cloud’s Veterans Park was defaced, sparking conversation in the community about history, respect and how Americans reckon with a complicated past.

A Central Florida man was captured out of state this week in a massive child porn case, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

St. Cloud High School was forced to lock down over an anonymous threat on Tuesday afternoon, according to the police department.

A “sundown town” is a place that enacted legal or conventional practices meant to restrict the movement or residency of Black people and other people of color.

Whether it was trying to buy a home or simply walking down the street after dark, Black residents in St. Cloud carried the weight of a troubling reputation. Now, as St. Cloud’s first Black council member, Jennifer Paul is working to change that legacy, and it started with creating her own.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow the public to share their views on the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed improvements.

Trooper Steve on Patrol previews this week's St. Cloud Police Department hiring event. Here's what to know.

Months after choosing not to issue any proclamations for June, St. Cloud is set to reevaluate how it issues proclamations.

As Central Florida prepares to ring in the new year, law enforcement and fireworks vendors are urging residents to celebrate safely and avoid dangerous — and illegal — traditions involving firearms.

For years, drivers have been blocking the entrance and exit of the St. Cloud Police Department on Old Canoe Creek Road.

Some St. Cloud residents say Quantum Fiber’s persistent door-to-door sales tactics are intrusive and harassing, despite repeated refusals to switch services.

A group of St. Cloud business owners has quietly transformed the city into a festive treasure hunt by hiding small gifts and gift cards around downtown, encouraging families to explore and share their finds as part of a growing holiday tradition.

The agency has used drones in the past, but these new drones can be flown remotely, allowing for quicker response times and increased capabilities.

Concerns have also been raised about maintenance issues, such as leaks from garbage trucks. The city has allocated $1.3 million for fleet maintenance and is expanding its trash truck fleet to improve service reliability.

Police say a man and his sister, both in their 60s, were found dead at a mobile home community in St. Cloud.

I’ll be speaking live with St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson, who recently established the St. Cloud Veterans Council, a new organization focused on celebrating the city’s deep military heritage while planning a look toward the future.

A body was found inside a car that was on fire in St. Cloud, according to police.

Some floor decals in downtown St. Cloud are peeling off sidewalks not long after being installed.

Lightning likely sparks a fire at an apartment complex in St. Cloud.

For years, city planners have been trying to figure out how to manage the growth in St. Cloud

Florida is taking textbook publishers to court over allegations they overcharged school districts, including Osceola County, by millions of dollars.

Fire rescue said the leak was reported near the Winn-Dixie shopping center near downtown.

Some residents in the Gramercy Farms neighborhood of St. Cloud report experiencing frequent power interruptions regardless of the weather conditions.

St. Cloud police announced that they diverted traffic around local intersections on Monday evening after rain passed through the area.

Residents of St. Cloud have raised concerns over unusually high water bills, prompting responses from the Toho Water Authority acknowledging the issue but noting variability in individual cases.

Two more ALDI stores are set to open their doors to customers in Central Florida next week, according to the company.

When it comes to community engagement, the St. Cloud Police Department continues to raise the bar and today, they’re swapping badges for water blasters.

The recent “Proud in the Cloud” event held last Saturday has come under scrutiny after St. Cloud’s city council incurred additional last-minute staffing costs, exceeding the originally approved budget.

The trail is 10 feet wide, allowing for two-way pedestrian and bike traffic, and includes pedestrian safety upgrades.

The city of St. Cloud chose not to make a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month, a decision that sparked controversy—especially after the city removed its first openly gay council member, Shawn Fletcher from his role as deputy mayor for opposing the move to stop issuing proclamations for the month of June.

The St. Cloud city council voted 4-1 on Wednesday in favor of providing and paying for 10 additional parks and recreation staff members to work the Proud in the Cloud event on Saturday.

St. Cloud's City Council is currently embroiled in controversy surrounding the recognition of Pride Month, particularly following the removal of the council's first openly gay member, former Deputy Mayor Shawn Fletcher.

As St. Cloud continues to grow, the city is focusing on improving its infrastructure and public safety.

The Creative Inspiration Journey School is a tuition-free public charter school. They have a summer program and are offering special sessions for the public.

Residents of St. Cloud are alarmed after a recent data breach has put their personal information at risk.

Jessica Rivera was taken into custody at Whispering Oak Elementary School in Winter Garden on charges of tampering with evidence during a capital felony proceeding.

As National Police Week continues, our journey brings us to the City of St. Cloud — a place where tradition, respect, and service are on full display.

A 71-year-old substitute teacher was arrested after St. Cloud officers said he grabbed a student by the collar and threw him into a classroom wall as punishment, according to the police department.

A loose kangaroo was found in Central Florida on Monday, sparking a response by wildlife investigators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

More than three decades after 27-year-old Julia Sue Wilbanks was found stabbed to death in St. Cloud, police said they’ve solved the cold case using DNA evidence and genetic genealogy.

An SUV crashed into a ditch at a St. Cloud construction site, according to officials.

Some of the residents contacted News 6, saying the smoke seemed unbearable.

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.

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.

UPDATE: Lindell LaVell Parker, 15, has returned safely, the St. Cloud Police Department said in a statement Wednesday morning.

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

Sunday. Feb. 9 is historically the biggest day in football for fans of all backgrounds. That’s right — it’s Puppy Bowl XXI.

Two people are dead after a shooting in St. Cloud that police said they are investigating “as domestic in nature” on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.

An arrest was made in an April 2023 rear-end crash that killed two motorcyclists near the Orange-Osceola county line.

St. Cloud is addressing its past reputation as a “sundown town.”

This is the kind of storyline usually reserved for Hollywood.

One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting between two vehicles in St. Cloud, police say.

St. Cloud police say a group of citizens help capture a hit-and-run suspect after they say he hit a pedestrian and took off from the scene.

Three teens were arrested in a string of burglaries in St. Cloud, according to police.

An off-duty Orange County deputy is recovering after St. Cloud police say a road rage incident led to a stabbing.

According to police, the man — Romulo Gernandizo, 65 — was last seen leaving the St. Cloud Hospital on Monday afternoon on foot.

Another threat was made early Thursday morning to St. Cloud High School, prompting police to conduct an investigation before the school day was scheduled to begin.

A phone threat prompted a lock down at three St. Cloud schools.

This event, hosted by Narcoossee History, will showcase a “buzzing good time” with arts and crafts vendors, activities for children, educational exhibits and more.

St. Cloud city leaders are considering borrowing $90 million to build new a fire headquarters, three new fire stations, as well as a public safety complex.

A water main break in St. Cloud is causing traffic problems at an intersection in the city, according to city officials.

Rebecca Laisch of St. Cloud will join Trooper Steve on Patrol to discuss ways to improve crosswalk safety.

The city of St. Cloud voted Thursday to create a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program. Under this program, the city will use a speed detection system to catch drivers exceeding the posted limit.

Driving down 13th Street — also known as 192 — can be a nightmare. Rebecca Laisch said crossing that street on foot could cost you your life.

The rainy weather in the summertime season is nothing new to Florida, but what has been becoming a more persistent problem is the flooding.

Most of us have trouble walking and using our phones, so just imagine how dangerous it is driving and using your phone on the roadways. It’s why St. Cloud Police are performing an operation to crackdown on distracted driving.

A new fire station is poised to significantly boost emergency response times for people who live in one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida.

A group of neighbors in St. Cloud have formed tight-knit community in an area called The Manor in unincorporated Osceola County.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Skyler Cloud of Eustis High School.

This Father’s Day weekend, Kingston, Conner and Irelynn are washing cars and selling baked goods to raise money for their father’s funeral.

Officials say an 87-year-old man died in a house fire in St. Cloud.

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More than a month after 13-year-old Madeline Soto was reported missing and discovered dead, members of the community gathered on Saturday to hold a vigil.

Habitat for Humanity is rolling out a roof repair program to St. Cloud residents. The nonprofit will receive funding from the city that will allow it to fix between 17 and 19 residents' roofs for free.

The city of St. Cloud was targeted by a ransomware cyberattack, according to officials.

March is Women’s History Month, and you might be surprised if I said within my law enforcement career, I have only ever had female supervisors.

Two men accused of luring children to their home in St. Cloud and taking graphic pictures of them are under investigation by federal agents.

A controversial proposal to bring new townhomes and single-family homes to a rural part of east Osceola County was unexpectedly pulled ahead of a key planning commission meeting Tuesday night.

Neighbors in east Osceola County are worried a proposed development will disrupt their rural community.

The city of St. Cloud is now taking legal action against the construction company that built phase two of the city's downtown revitalization project.

In addition to the sexual assault, the girl told investigators that Laws and other family members were aware of the crime — but they hadn’t reported them to law enforcement, detectives explained.

Police said that the crash happened near the intersection of Montana Avenue and 13th Street.

A woman was killed when her vehicle went off the road and hit a tree in St. Cloud, according to police.