🌳Discover the Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park: Family-friendly aerial adventure minutes from Disney
Read full article: 🌳Discover the Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park: Family-friendly aerial adventure minutes from DisneyLooking for an outdoor adventure? Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park offers exciting aerial courses, ziplines, and swinging bridges for all ages.
Man arrested after running from Osceola deputies, hiding under mobile home for nearly 14 hours
Read full article: Man arrested after running from Osceola deputies, hiding under mobile home for nearly 14 hoursA man was arrested Sunday after an hourslong standoff with deputies at a Kissimmee mobile home, authorities said.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Gaylord Palms: Family fun, shows and holiday cheer
Read full article: Experience the magic of Christmas at Gaylord Palms: Family fun, shows and holiday cheerFrom meeting Santa and snow tubing to Broadway-style shows and a spectacular light show, find out why this holiday event is a must-visit for families and holiday lovers.
🧊 ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Watch 360° cam footage & Slide into Rudolph-themed winter wonderland
Read full article: 🧊 ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Watch 360° cam footage & Slide into Rudolph-themed winter wonderlandGaylord Palms brings a frosty, family-friendly holiday spectacle to Florida with ICE!, a newly redesigned ice-carving experience featuring scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
‘Expedite the process:’ Kissimmee police now offer online reporting for non-emergency incidents
Read full article: ‘Expedite the process:’ Kissimmee police now offer online reporting for non-emergency incidentsThe Kissimmee Police Department has launched a new online reporting system that allows people to report certain non-emergency incidents digitally without needing an officer to respond in person.
Go down in history: See full ‘Rudolph’ ICE! reveal at Gaylord Palms
Read full article: Go down in history: See full ‘Rudolph’ ICE! reveal at Gaylord PalmsA team of 40 expert ice carvers spent over a month crafting 2 million pounds of ice sculptures that bring the classic 1964 stop-motion special to life across a 20,000-square-foot exhibit.
VA delays amid government shutdown leaves Central Florida veteran’s body stranded in funeral home
Read full article: VA delays amid government shutdown leaves Central Florida veteran’s body stranded in funeral homeThe body of a U.S. Air Force veteran has remained at a Kissimmee funeral home for more than a month, as a government shutdown leaves his caregiver struggling to secure funeral benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Osceola County schools near ‘A’ grade despite some concerns from parents
Read full article: Osceola County schools near ‘A’ grade despite some concerns from parentsOsceola County School District officials say the district is only two points away from earning an A grade, but leaders acknowledge challenges remain — including concerns from some parents about the recent integration of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program into general classrooms.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
‘It’s unfair:’ SNAP cuts leave Central Florida seniors struggling for food
Read full article: ‘It’s unfair:’ SNAP cuts leave Central Florida seniors struggling for foodSNAP benefits for thousands of families here in Central Florida are cut off, leaving many scrambling to afford the food they need, including local seniors.
Will Osceola County ever get a promised Pulse tribute?
Read full article: Will Osceola County ever get a promised Pulse tribute?Months after a scheduled groundbreaking at Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, construction on the Wings of the Rainbow — an artistic tribute to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting — has not started, leaving survivors and community members asking what happened to the long-promised project.
Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Read full article: Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in JamaicaMany in Jamaica are without power and unable to contact loved ones while reeling from blocked roads, torn roofs, and other damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Orange County crash leaves 9 children hospitalized after car strikes tree
Read full article: Orange County crash leaves 9 children hospitalized after car strikes treeA crash in the Carver Shores area of Orange County on Thursday evening left a woman and nine children hospitalized, according to Orlando police.
Judge doubts new witness in case of Osceola County inmate who escaped through toilet
Read full article: Judge doubts new witness in case of Osceola County inmate who escaped through toiletA judge on Tuesday dismissed testimony from a new witness who said he falsely identified inmate Michael Rigby in a 2008 attempted robbery, leaving Rigby’s conviction in place despite the witness’s recantation.
Kissimmee set to accept $200K grant to create pilot program to help those experiencing homelessness
Read full article: Kissimmee set to accept $200K grant to create pilot program to help those experiencing homelessnessKissimmee is preparing to accept a $200,000 grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families to fund a pilot program aimed at addressing homelessness in the city.
Nice work week ahead for Central Florida, another front expected
Read full article: Nice work week ahead for Central Florida, another front expectedNews 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan updates Central Florida on a developing tropical system, forecast rain, and warm temperatures in the latest Pinpoint Weather update.
Man possibly posing as ride-share driver allegedly attempts to kidnap woman near Osceola County gas station
Read full article: Man possibly posing as ride-share driver allegedly attempts to kidnap woman near Osceola County gas stationA man who may have been posing as an Uber driver allegedly tried to kidnap a woman early Saturday near a gas station in Osceola County, and the sheriff’s office is asking the public for help identifying him.
Man sought after woman attacked in apparent Uber driver mix-up in Osceola, deputies say
Read full article: Man sought after woman attacked in apparent Uber driver mix-up in Osceola, deputies sayThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has clarified that a recent case involving an Uber driver who allegedly tried to kidnap a woman early Saturday near a gas station is not a kidnapping after further investigation.
US 17-92 reopened near Kissimmee after scrapyard fire forces shutdown
Read full article: US 17-92 reopened near Kissimmee after scrapyard fire forces shutdownU.S. 17-92 was shut down south of Kissimmee on Thursday as Osceola County crews dealt with a fire at a nearby scrap yard, according to the fire department.
Osceola County food pantries see surge in need amid government shutdown
Read full article: Osceola County food pantries see surge in need amid government shutdownIn Osceola County, some local food pantries are seeing a marked increase in demand as the ongoing government shutdown places many employees in precarious financial positions. With food prices rising, residents who have lost paychecks are turning to community assistance programs to get by.
Suspect surrenders, hostage released unharmed at Osceola County motel, deputies say
Read full article: Suspect surrenders, hostage released unharmed at Osceola County motel, deputies sayA 49-year-old man was arrested Monday evening following a hostage situation at the Heritage Park Inn, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Kissimmee police officer sentenced to 9 months in jail in use-of-force case
Read full article: Former Kissimmee police officer sentenced to 9 months in jail in use-of-force caseAndrew Baseggio pleaded guilty earlier this year to felony battery, witness tampering, and official misconduct as part of a deal with prosecutors.
Kissimmee businesses encourage membership in neighborhood watch-style safety coalition
Read full article: Kissimmee businesses encourage membership in neighborhood watch-style safety coalitionA coalition of local businesses in Kissimmee is trying to grow its neighborhood-watch–style safety group aimed at protecting employees, visitors and the tourism industry by sharing information and coordinating with law enforcement and emergency management.
These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concerns
Read full article: These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concernsLast week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Study finds Canoe Creek Road traffic expected to double; Osceola County plans expansion
Read full article: Study finds Canoe Creek Road traffic expected to double; Osceola County plans expansionOsceola County is taking steps to address worsening traffic on one of its most congested roads, Canoe Creek Road. A study focused on a 4.65-mile segment of Canoe Creek Road from Deer Run Road to U.S. 192 found that traffic on this stretch is expected to double by 2050.
Former Kissimmee Kmart, Big Lots could become homes, shops under new plan city is considering
Read full article: Former Kissimmee Kmart, Big Lots could become homes, shops under new plan city is consideringKissimmee is ready to revamp what was once a thriving shopping center. On Tuesday night, city staff will present the commission with a proposal to redevelop the old Kmart and Big Lots site on West Vine Street.
🐂Boots, Bulls, and Barrels returns to Kissimmee: Family-friendly rodeo event supports local students
Read full article: 🐂Boots, Bulls, and Barrels returns to Kissimmee: Family-friendly rodeo event supports local studentsThe event, featuring thrilling competitions in barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding, promises a night of family entertainment while supporting educational opportunities for local students.
Kissimmee Fire Department installs new alert system to improve response times
Read full article: Kissimmee Fire Department installs new alert system to improve response timesThe Kissimmee Fire Department has activated a new Fire Station Alerting (FSA) system designed to significantly improve emergency response times and enhance firefighter safety.
Suspect in Poinciana road-rage shooting found in Miami-Dade County, sheriff says
Read full article: Suspect in Poinciana road-rage shooting found in Miami-Dade County, sheriff saysOsceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon said Jose Astacio, 30, was arrested by the Miami-Dade County Robbery Intervention Unit in Hialeah on Wednesday.
Vine Street Community Redevelopment Area aims to balance growth with neighborhood character
Read full article: Vine Street Community Redevelopment Area aims to balance growth with neighborhood characterWith rapid development reshaping Osceola County, city officials in Kissimmee are moving forward with a long-term plan to revitalize an approximately 5-mile section of Vine Street while seeking to create neighborhood charm.
Kissimmee driver shot at during I-95 road rage; suspect in custody, troopers say
Read full article: Kissimmee driver shot at during I-95 road rage; suspect in custody, troopers sayA Kissimmee man was not injured after being a victim of a road rage shooting on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Life changed for everyone:’ Kissimmee offers relief grants to small businesses still struggling post-pandemic
Read full article: ‘Life changed for everyone:’ Kissimmee offers relief grants to small businesses still struggling post-pandemicKissimmee is offering relief grants to small businesses still struggling to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kissimmee dance studio faces tough decisions as U.S. tariffs drive up cost of imported supplies
Read full article: Kissimmee dance studio faces tough decisions as U.S. tariffs drive up cost of imported suppliesA small, mother-and-daughter–owned dance and music studio in downtown Kissimmee is facing growing financial strain as changing U.S. tariffs and international shipping decisions push up the cost of imported supplies and disrupt long-standing vendor relationships.
Missing 87-year-old man last seen in Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Missing 87-year-old man last seen in Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysOsceola County deputies are searching for a missing 87-year-old man who was last seen driving near Kissimmee, according to the sheriff’s office.
Kissimmee intersection with 68 collisions in one year gets new traffic signal
Read full article: Kissimmee intersection with 68 collisions in one year gets new traffic signalThe City of Kissimmee has been installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Ball Park Road and Dyer Boulevard as part of a $1 million traffic-improvement project intended to improve safety and traffic flow along one of North Kissimmee’s busiest corridors.
10 arrested in Kissimmee police operation targeting drug sales near schools
Read full article: 10 arrested in Kissimmee police operation targeting drug sales near schoolsThe initiative targeted alleged street-level sales of fentanyl and cocaine behind a commercial retail plaza in North Kissimmee and in close proximity to schools and daycares.
Teens accused of going on forklift joyride at Osceola County construction site
Read full article: Teens accused of going on forklift joyride at Osceola County construction siteOsceola County deputies say their “eye in the sky” helped catch three teens accused of breaking into a construction site and going for a joyride on heavy equipment.
New hotel, convention center coming to downtown Kissimmee
Read full article: New hotel, convention center coming to downtown KissimmeeKissimmee leaders are continuing their push to make the city a premier destination for tourists and professionals by approving an $180 million-plus redevelopment of the civic center site, transforming it into a luxury hotel and a state-of-the-art convention center.
Man reported missing out of Kissimmee hasn’t been heard from since 2024, police say
Read full article: Man reported missing out of Kissimmee hasn’t been heard from since 2024, police sayA man who was reported missing last week out of Kissimmee hasn’t been heard from since last year, according to police.
Man accused of exposing himself to teen at Osceola County school bus stop
Read full article: Man accused of exposing himself to teen at Osceola County school bus stopA man is accused of exposing himself to a 16-year-old girl in Osceola County after she got off of her school bus, according to the sheriff’s office.
1 hospitalized in ‘pedestrian incident’ involving Orange County medical transport
Read full article: 1 hospitalized in ‘pedestrian incident’ involving Orange County medical transportA person was hospitalized after a "motor vehicle and pedestrian incident" involving an Orange County Fire Rescue medical transport unit, according to a spokesperson for the fire department.
Kissimmee tourism workforce hopes for Canadian visitors despite tariff concerns
Read full article: Kissimmee tourism workforce hopes for Canadian visitors despite tariff concernsThe official tourism marketing corporation in Kissimmee is actively working to attract visitors from Canada to the many attractions of Central Florida, amid concerns over international tariffs and border tensions.
These Central Florida restaurants had to close last week over health concerns
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants had to close last week over health concernsLast week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.
Kissimmee ratifies fire assessment fee to fund firefighter shift change
Read full article: Kissimmee ratifies fire assessment fee to fund firefighter shift changeKissimmee city commissioners are set to ratify an agreement with the firefighters’ union that will change firefighter shifts but also increase costs for homeowners.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out Kissimmee police’s youth basketball camp
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out Kissimmee police’s youth basketball campI’m proud to be streaming live from the Hoops with Heroes Basketball Youth Camp, an event powered by the Kissimmee Police Department that goes beyond the badge to build bridges through basketball.
Kissimmee woman arrested after grabbing, pushing 17-year-old during Disney parade, deputies say
Read full article: Kissimmee woman arrested after grabbing, pushing 17-year-old during Disney parade, deputies sayA 51-year-old Kissimmee woman was arrested, accused of grabbing and pushing a 17-year-old during a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, an arrest report stated.
Here’s the full timeline of the Madeline Soto case — from start to finish
Read full article: Here’s the full timeline of the Madeline Soto case — from start to finishAs the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Osceola County man charged with nearly 100 counts of child sexual abuse material
Read full article: Osceola County man charged with nearly 100 counts of child sexual abuse materialFollowing his arrest, detectives interviewed Melvin Echevarria-Alvarez at the jail. Based on evidence and the interview, a search warrant was served at his residence in the Vineland Landings Apartments in Kissimmee.
Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiancé during argument in Osceola County, deputies say
Read full article: Woman accused of fatally stabbing fiancé during argument in Osceola County, deputies sayA woman is accused of fatally stabbing her fiancé during an argument on Saturday at Westgate Vacation Villas, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Man died after being shocked with Taser by Osceola County deputies, officials say
Read full article: Man died after being shocked with Taser by Osceola County deputies, officials sayA 31-year-old man died after being tased during a struggle with deputies who attempted to detain him early Sunday morning in Osceola County, the sheriff’s office said.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County; lanes blocked
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County; lanes blockedA motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gaylord Palms Resort hosts hospitality training day for special needs adults
Read full article: Gaylord Palms Resort hosts hospitality training day for special needs adultsThe program, designed to create employment opportunities for intellectually diverse adults, provided participants with hands-on experience in various hotel operations, from housekeeping to banquet services.
Kissimmee police Explorer Program offers teens a firsthand look at careers in law enforcement
Read full article: Kissimmee police Explorer Program offers teens a firsthand look at careers in law enforcementTeenagers interested in learning more about law enforcement have an opportunity to see what it’s like to be a Kissimmee police officer through its Explorer youth program.
Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that meansTo figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.
Osceola County hopes new higher mobility fees will pave the way to less congestion
Read full article: Osceola County hopes new higher mobility fees will pave the way to less congestionOsceola County officials say people can expect relief in a couple of years as the county plans to build more roads, funded by increased mobility fees paid by developers.
Florida wildlife officials lead historic restoration efforts on Lake Kissimmee
Read full article: Florida wildlife officials lead historic restoration efforts on Lake KissimmeeThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced it is undertaking a large-scale, unprecedented $2.35 million restoration effort over the next two years to restore native plants in and around Lake Kissimmee.
Osceola County firefighters recognized among Florida’s top pediatric emergency care providers
Read full article: Osceola County firefighters recognized among Florida’s top pediatric emergency care providersThe Kissimmee and St. Cloud Fire Departments have just been recognized among Florida’s top six pediatric emergency care providers.
Full closures scheduled along Florida’s Turnpike this week. Here’s where, when
Read full article: Full closures scheduled along Florida’s Turnpike this week. Here’s where, whenA couple of large stretches of Florida’s Turnpike are slated to be fully closed down amid construction efforts on the highway this week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.