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.
5 arrested in armed invasion of Airbnb home in Osceola County
Read full article: 5 arrested in armed invasion of Airbnb home in Osceola CountyThe sheriff’s office in Osceola County says it has arrested five people in connection with an armed home invasion at an Airbnb earlier this month that ended in a shootout between the suspects and the guests.
Central Point Christian Academy teacher arrested in Osceola County for ‘inappropriate misconduct’ with student
Read full article: Central Point Christian Academy teacher arrested in Osceola County for ‘inappropriate misconduct’ with studentYezmar Angeanis Ramos-Figueroa, 22, worked at the school as a physical education teacher.
$10K reward now offered for info on missing 10-year-old last seen in Central Florida
Read full article: $10K reward now offered for info on missing 10-year-old last seen in Central FloridaA $10,000 reward is now being offered for information that could help find a 10-year-old girl from South Florida who was last seen in June.
Osceola County school zone camera citations on pause. Here’s why
Read full article: Osceola County school zone camera citations on pause. Here’s whyOsceola County’s school zone speed cameras are not issuing tickets, for now, after concerns about their potential placement outside school zone boundaries.
‘Your Trick, Our Treat:’ Nearly 40 sex offenders, predators nabbed in Osceola operation
Read full article: ‘Your Trick, Our Treat:’ Nearly 40 sex offenders, predators nabbed in Osceola operationThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has revealed the results of a month-long sex offender investigation in October.
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.
Teen shot during attempted THC cartridge robbery in Osceola County; 2 arrested
Read full article: Teen shot during attempted THC cartridge robbery in Osceola County; 2 arrestedA 17-year-old boy is accused of attempted murder, and another is accused of attempted armed robbery after the two allegedly tried to rob another teen of THC cartridges in Osceola County.
Woman reported missing out of Osceola County not seen since June, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman reported missing out of Osceola County not seen since June, sheriff’s office saysA woman reported missing out of Osceola County hasn’t been seen for more than four months, according to the sheriff’s office.
No injuries reported in possible road-rage shooting on Florida’s Turnpike, deputies say
Read full article: No injuries reported in possible road-rage shooting on Florida’s Turnpike, deputies sayA vehicle was struck twice in an apparent road-rage shooting on the Florida’s Turnpike on Saturday morning, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of sex acts with child in Osceola County; more victims possible, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man accused of sex acts with child in Osceola County; more victims possible, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says a man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a child may have additional victims.
VIDEO: Osceola car burglary suspects arrested; child found safe in vehicle during takedown, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Osceola car burglary suspects arrested; child found safe in vehicle during takedown, deputies sayThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit captured aerial footage tracking the suspects, leading up to a tactical vehicle takedown by ground teams.
Osceola deputy wrangles gator near school, relocates it, video shows
Read full article: Osceola deputy wrangles gator near school, relocates it, video showsA school resource officer in Osceola County wrangled and relocated an alligator that was causing concern for student safety, according to the sheriff's office.
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.
Family demands answers after man died following encounter with Osceola deputies
Read full article: Family demands answers after man died following encounter with Osceola deputiesA local family is outraged and demanding answers after 31-year-old Derik Bonet Rodriguez died following a confrontation with Osceola County deputies early Sunday morning, during which he was shocked with a Taser.
Court hearing for Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez canceled
Read full article: Court hearing for Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez canceledFormer Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was scheduled to have a motion hearing on Wednesday, according to the Lake County clerk of courts website. But that hearing is now canceled.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office fires executive director days after Marcos Lopez’s arrest
Read full article: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office fires executive director days after Marcos Lopez’s arrestThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday that it has terminated its executive director just days after former Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested amid a massive investigation involving illegal gambling and public corruption.
40-year-old man accused of sexually abusing foster children in Osceola County, sheriff says
Read full article: 40-year-old man accused of sexually abusing foster children in Osceola County, sheriff saysA 40-year-old man was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing foster children in his care, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies say
Read full article: Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies sayAn employee at a Checkers in Osceola County fatally shot a customer during an argument over his food order, according to the sheriff’s office.
Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange County
Read full article: Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange CountyA homicide suspect led Osceola County deputies on a chase before being taken into custody in Orange County, deputies said.
‘A complete shock:’ Osceola deputy accused of strangling his spouse
Read full article: ‘A complete shock:’ Osceola deputy accused of strangling his spouseIn 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.
‘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.

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 bathtubA mother arrested on Wednesday after her 14-year-old daughter was found dead is now facing first-degree murder charges, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola County teen who made school shooting threat arrested after stolen gun found, deputies say
Read full article: Osceola County teen who made school shooting threat arrested after stolen gun found, deputies sayA 17-year-old student in Osceola County was arrested after making a threat to “shoot up a school” and being caught with a stolen gun, according to the sheriff’s office.
15-year-old girl missing, endangered out of Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 15-year-old girl missing, endangered out of Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home and has been missing for more than a month.
More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for info
Read full article: More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for infoFifty-three young cattle were allegedly stolen from a ranch in Osceola County and a five-digit cash reward is now being offered for tipsters behooved to help serve justice, according to Crimeline.
Osceola County deputy hospitalized after crash, troopers say
Read full article: Osceola County deputy hospitalized after crash, troopers sayA crash south of Kissimmee involved a marked Osceola County Sheriff’s Office patrol car and sent the deputy driving it to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his response
Read full article: Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his responseAfter the state attorney threatened to place him on a database dedicated to law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, the Osceola County Sheriff is trying to clear up what he says is a “misinterpretation of a quote” surrounding a controversial crime scene photo posted on social media.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central FloridaSeveral law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complex
Read full article: Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complexA 26-year-old man faces charges in the shooting deaths of two men at an apartment complex near Kissimmee on July 9, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
2 killed in shootout at apartment complex near Kissimmee; person of interest in custody
Read full article: 2 killed in shootout at apartment complex near Kissimmee; person of interest in custodyTwo people were killed in a shooting at an apartment complex near Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect sought after armed robbery in Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Suspect sought after armed robbery in Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is looking to the public for help locating a suspect in an armed robbery reported Friday night near Kissimmee.
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.
FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materials
Read full article: FDLE arrests 18-year-old Kissimmee man over child sexual abuse materialsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested an 18-year-old Kissimmee man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shooting
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shootingThe Osceola County sheriff praised a grand jury’s decision to not bring charges against two of his deputies involved in a shooting at a Target in Kissimmee in April 2022 that killed one person and injured two others.
Orlando man dies in Celebration after being struck by sheriff’s office SUV, troopers say
Read full article: Orlando man dies in Celebration after being struck by sheriff’s office SUV, troopers sayA 55-year-old Orlando man died after being struck by a marked Osceola County Sheriff's Office SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Person of interest sought in deadly Christmas day shooting at Osceola County café
Read full article: Person of interest sought in deadly Christmas day shooting at Osceola County caféThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office released surveillance pictures of a man they are looking to question after a deadly Christmas Day shooting at Café Lungo.
Man faces murder charge after attack on family member at Kissimmee hotel, deputies say
Read full article: Man faces murder charge after attack on family member at Kissimmee hotel, deputies sayA man is accused of shooting and killing a family member during a fight at a Kissimmee hotel, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Teen arrested in shooting of 17-year-old outside Publix in Celebration
Read full article: Teen arrested in shooting of 17-year-old outside Publix in CelebrationA teen was arrested after a 17-year-old was shot and injured outside of a Publix in Celebration, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola County high school student arrested after gun found in backpack
Read full article: Osceola County high school student arrested after gun found in backpackA student at Tohopekaliga High School was arrested Wednesday after a gun was found in their backpack, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Osceola teen accused of attacking woman was hospitalized by K-9 during search
Read full article: Osceola teen accused of attacking woman was hospitalized by K-9 during searchA K-9 was deployed to help in the search, and it was ultimately able to catch the teen, deputies said. He was later taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Woman accused of molesting 13-year-old girl, offering her illicit substances
Read full article: Woman accused of molesting 13-year-old girl, offering her illicit substancesA woman was taken into custody on Monday on accusations that she sexually abused a 13-year-old girl, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman accused of attempted murder after victim found shot in Osceola motel
Read full article: Woman accused of attempted murder after victim found shot in Osceola motelDeputies in Osceola County arrested a woman on Tuesday who’s accused of attempted murder in connection to a shooting victim found inside of a motel earlier this month.
‘Really upsetting:’ Attorney pushes for safety after child falls from Kissimmee Fun Spot ride
Read full article: ‘Really upsetting:’ Attorney pushes for safety after child falls from Kissimmee Fun Spot rideAn investigation into the Galaxy Spin rollercoaster at Fun Spot is underway after a 6-year-old body fell from the ride last week.
Drills, new tech show how Osceola officials plan to keep students safe
Read full article: Drills, new tech show how Osceola officials plan to keep students safeThe Osceola County Sheriff and Osceola Superintendent held a news conference on Wednesday to show parents how they plan to keep students, faculty and staff safe this school year.
St. Cloud marina closed as authorities search East Lake Toho for missing woman
Read full article: St. Cloud marina closed as authorities search East Lake Toho for missing womanMultiple agencies responded to East Lake Toho to search for a woman recently reported missing, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Osceola deputy fired, accused of domestic violence
Read full article: Osceola deputy fired, accused of domestic violenceIn a release, OCSO said that Deputy Alex Valentin had been employed with the sheriff’s office for around 11 years, but after he was accused of domestic violence, he was immediately terminated.
‘Operation C.A.K.E.:’ 9 arrested in Osceola County child predator sting
Read full article: ‘Operation C.A.K.E.:’ 9 arrested in Osceola County child predator stingThe undercover investigation — dubbed “Operation C.A.K.E.” (Cops Against Kid Exploitation) — saw detectives working with other law enforcement agencies to catch child predators, deputies said.
Kissimmee woman faces animal cruelty charges after dogs found emaciated, no access to food, water
Read full article: Kissimmee woman faces animal cruelty charges after dogs found emaciated, no access to food, waterA 34-year-old Kissimmee woman faces animal cruelty charges after several dogs were found in poor condition on a property she owned, including two puppies found inside of a mesh bag, according to an Osceola County charging affidavit.
More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office sayshe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says they plan to issue more body-worn cameras to their deputies this year. A spokesperson for Sheriff Marcos Lopez says that since taking office, he has ensured all members on patrol have body cameras, but there are other scenarios where sworn personnel are on the job without this equipment.
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.
Osceola County sheriff violated civil rights in Target shooting, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff violated civil rights in Target shooting, lawsuit claimsAttorneys are filing a federal civil rights violation lawsuit against the sheriff of Osceola County and two deputies in connection with a fatal encounter and shooting at a Target store in Kissimmee last year.
St. Cloud police officer accused of stealing, using dead person’s credit card information
Read full article: St. Cloud police officer accused of stealing, using dead person’s credit card informationA St. Cloud police officer is accused of stealing and using a dead person’s credit card information, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Video captures parent sucker-punching umpire at Florida baseball game, deputies say
Read full article: Video captures parent sucker-punching umpire at Florida baseball game, deputies sayA parent is accused of punching an umpire in the head during a high school baseball game near Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested in Osceola County on warrants out of NYC, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested in Osceola County on warrants out of NYC, deputies sayA man was arrested in Osceola County on Tuesday after warrants for his arrest were issued out of New York City, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking cases
Read full article: ‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking casesOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell spoke about drug trafficking Monday after Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez called out the state for its lack of prosecution of these cases last week.
Fake cop arrested in Osceola County after stealing man’s jewlery, deputies say
Read full article: Fake cop arrested in Osceola County after stealing man’s jewlery, deputies sayA man was arrested just over a month after pretending to be a police officer and stealing an older man's jewelry, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
‘Sexual encounter’ ends in beating death, man facing manslaughter charge, Osceola deputies say
Read full article: ‘Sexual encounter’ ends in beating death, man facing manslaughter charge, Osceola deputies sayAn Orlando man was arrested Tuesday after beating a person to death during a "sexual encounter," according to the sheriff's office.
Man in standoff with Osceola SWAT team on his birthday wanted to ‘get high first,’ records show
Read full article: Man in standoff with Osceola SWAT team on his birthday wanted to ‘get high first,’ records showA wanted Intercession City man was arrested earlier this month after he barricaded himself from law enforcement because he wanted to "get high first" on his birthday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Osceola deputies seek man suspected of impersonating officer, stealing jewelry from senior
Read full article: Osceola deputies seek man suspected of impersonating officer, stealing jewelry from seniorThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man suspected of impersonating a police officer, threatening to arrest a senior and stealing his jewelry at a gas station last week.
Possible human remains found near Osceola County high school, deputies say
Read full article: Possible human remains found near Osceola County high school, deputies sayThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation Wednesday after possible human remains were found in Kissimmee.
Florida deputies catch man who hid in swamp for days after beating father, sheriff says
Read full article: Florida deputies catch man who hid in swamp for days after beating father, sheriff saysA wanted man hiding from deputies in a swamp near Yeehaw Junction has been captured, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen, man face charges after deadly Osceola road rage shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Teen, man face charges after deadly Osceola road rage shooting, sheriff saysA man was shot in the head while driving on the southwest side of a business parking lot near Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue.