In the wake of former Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s arrest and suspension from office, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is working to rebuild public confidence.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the results of a forensic audit that was conducted after the arrest of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Time is running out for Bahama Breeze in Florida.

It’s a new month, and Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed which two cities will be getting its next locations.

Scattered showers return, with a few thunderstorms possible

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced a grand jury had indicted Ahmad Jihad Bojeh with three counts of first-degree murder.

In an about-face, organizers for Gay Days announced the 2026 event will be taking place after all.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released part of the body camera video that showed the moments leading up to a deputy shooting and killing a 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at a Poinciana Walmart.

The shooting of two suspected shoplifters by law enforcement at Walmart stores in Orange and Osceola counties this week is raising new questions about how the retail giant handles theft.

If you spend enough time in Florida’s wetlands, you realize the true locals aren’t people, they’re the birds. On a brutally cold Central Florida morning, I climbed onto an airboat chasing one of the rarest: the Everglade snail kite, an endangered bird of prey found almost exclusively in Florida’s marshes and lakes.

Cold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response to our latest cold front, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.

Officials from the Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are responding to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon near Holopaw.

A shoplifting suspect who was shot and killed by an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy at a Poinciana Walmart after pulling a gun and running through the store was identified as a 16-year-old boy, according to the sheriff’s office.

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.

A big change on I-4 that drivers need to know about could impact thousands of commuters and visitors every single day.

A judge has denied a man’s claim of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law after prosecutors say he slashed an off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy during a road rage confrontation in St. Cloud.

Deputies rushed to the scene of a Walmart in Poinciana after a shooting broke out on Thursday evening, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

The arraignment for Amhad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee, has been put on hold as his lawyers claim he is not competent to continue.

If your daily drive takes you on Interstate 4 near the attractions, be aware of this new traffic shift near the World Drive exit.

A father convicted of manslaughter for allowing his teen son to drive the family car without a license before a fatal Poinciana crash in September 2023 was sentenced to 37 years in prison.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference from her office in downtown Orlando.

Kissimmee City Commissioners are discussing background checks and term limits for the city's governing body.

A shift in the weather pattern is underway, setting the stage for a long stretch of warm and dry weather across Central Florida.

Osceola County is already facing heavy traffic congestion and because it is expected to worsen, county commissioners are taking steps to address the problem before it escalates further.

A ‘sprawling’ four-alarm fire ripped through a St. Cloud business in an industrial area west of Kissimmee on Sunday, according to fire officials.

A 55-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after two brothers were critically injured in a shooting late Saturday in Kissimmee,according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Fire crews from multiple agencies responded to a brush fire in Osceola County on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

News 6 has obtained video from Osceola High School’s morning announcements last month that featured an image of Adolf Hitler.

While some Central Florida cities have limited alcohol sales hours, St. Cloud is considering extending its last call.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says it’s looking for a Tesla driver accused of ramming a deputy’s patrol car and fleeing on foot after driving over spike strips and crashing.

Gloria Vasquez is a Kissimmee resident who doesn’t just go the extra mile.

A 20-year-old Davenport woman was killed when she lost control of a car and struck a tree in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state.

As some districts in Central Florida consider closing schools, Osceola County is set to build a new K-8 school in St. Cloud.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appears in a Lake County court for a hearing in an illegal gambling case.

Kissimmee police release a photo of a man wanted in connection with a robbery and carjacking in Kissimmee.

Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon will announce the arrests and charges against three people in a 2024 homicide.

Traffic cameras show a school bus at the scene of a crash that's snarling eastbound traffic on Interstate 4 in Osceola County.

Darden Restaurants announced this week that the company will be doing away with all of its Bahama Breeze restaurants.

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.

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

A man was hurt Friday night after he was struck by an SUV while on his bike in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An Osceola County school is trying to reassure the community after someone posted a picture of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on the school’s morning TV announcements.

Seminole County bet on building up their own public transportation system over buses when they launched "SCOUT."

Central Florida! A cold snap we haven’t experienced in about 16 years is expected this weekend. Here's how cold each county will get.

An Oviedo man was taken into custody this week after deputies said he was spotted in a "sexual performance" with a vacuum cleaner.

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person who robbed a Fifth Third Bank in Kissimmee.

A security guard at the Kissimmee Youth Academy was arrested after a “physical altercation” with a 15-year-old juvenile housed at the facility, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.

An Osceola County mother says her 13-year-old son was put in an unsafe situation after multiple students were forced to sit on the floor of a school bus due to overcrowding.

Cold weather shelters across Central Florida will be open this weekend as record cold and dangerous wind chills hit the area.

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

A two‑vehicle crash in northeast Polk County left a 41‑year‑old Osceola County motorcyclist on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit revealed Thursday that the man charged in a triple fatal shooting in Osceola County over the weekend had stopped going to mandatory outpatient treatment following his 2022 acquittal on an attempted murder charge.

Additions to Orlando Health in St. Cloud aim to improve emergency heart-attack care and critical patient recovery.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell says the event will mark her first year back in office.

The groups that coordinate services for Central Florida’s homeless community need volunteers to take the annual census. Find out when the Point-In-Time Count is happening where you live, and help out.

The man accused of randomly shooting and killing three tourists in Osceola County over the weekend had not been permitted to have a gun since 2022, according to court documents reviewed by News 6.

Traffic cam footage showed emergency crews on scene with traffic backed up.

Publix has acquired six new properties after a multimillion-dollar deal last week, according to a representative for the company.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man over the weekend accused of randomly shooting and killing three out-of-state tourists outside a rental home, a crime some in the community say has left them shaken and raised serious questions about public safety.

Florida is one of the deadliest states for pedestrians, with Central Florida especially dangerous. An Osceola County state representative is pushing a bill to increase technology at crosswalks around the state.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after three men were found shot to death outside a home in the Indian Hill subdivision near Kissimmee.

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has issued a rabies alert for the St. Cloud area, reporting a positive test from a cat that was euthanized on Jan. 10.

Alexis Armando Encarnacion Rosado was taken into custody on charges of shooting into an occupied vehicle, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, battery, and felony criminal mischief over $1,000.

Whether you’re craving seafood, shopping for your dream car, or taking the kids out for live music and festivities, there’s something here for everyone.

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

A fatal crash along State Road 60 shut down traffic along the highway on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Statewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.

Orange County commissioners voted 4-3 to block a toll road through Split Oak Forest.

New pushback is happening against plans for a toll road through Split Oak Forest.

A new U.S. Postal Service rule that took effect Dec. 24 changes when mail gets postmarked, potentially affecting bill payments and other time-sensitive documents.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a 64-year-old man who was reported missing out of the Kissimmee area.

Months after an alligator mauled a woman to death at Lake Kissimmee State Park, investigators have released a report detailing what exactly happened.

A bill filed in the Florida House calls for mandatory middle school recess.

It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

Kissimmee city commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday evening to renew the contract for a free downtown ride service that has seen significant ridership growth since its launch in 2023.

A 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 purchased new by now-President Donald Trump is one of the vehicles set to cross the auction block during Mecum’s Kissimmee 2026 sale.

After giving them over $4,000, the scammers sent her “paperwork” to prove her son would be released — but he never was.

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.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is heading into 2026 at the center of one of Central Florida’s most closely watched criminal cases.

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

Central Florida residents will need to bundle up this week as a strong cold front causes temperatures to drop like a bejeweled ball on New Year’s Eve. We've put together a list of locations where people can escape the cold this week. Keep checking back for updates.

Osceola County Corrections has received reports of individuals contacting friends and families of those currently in custody — claiming to represent the jail.

A multi-vehicle crash along Florida’s Turnpike caused traffic to shut down on Friday morning, according to the FL511.

A judge on Tuesday set bond for a woman accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy under the water in a pool at Gaylord Palms, and she later bonded out of jail.

A crash has northbound lanes of the Florida's Turnpike shut down Tuesday morning in Osceola County.

In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.

A woman is accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy under the water in a pool at Gaylord Palms, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

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 victim and the two suspects took the BMW for a test drive. When the drive ended, one suspect pulled a gun and ordered the victim out of the vehicle, Osceola County deputies said.

Sheriff's officials say a woman was shot at a home in Osceola County and taken to a hospital.

A fatal crash causes delays in Osceola County.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

According to the proposal, the sculpture is designed to be a landmark celebrating love, weddings, anniversaries and tourism in Kissimmee.

It turns out that one Central Florida city is the second-most popular place for movers, according to this year's ranking.

A father faces charges after his 20-month-old daughter died early Saturday after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at a vacation rental, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

A man died after an officer-involved shooting in St. Cloud early Sunday, according to the police chief.