Osceola County Sheriff: 8 deputies suspended for 'conduct unbecoming'
Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez has suspended eight deputies after he said it was discovered that they sent inappropriate messages over an instant messaging system.
Osceola veteran working to clean up gravesite
An Osceola County veteran is trying to clean up the gravesite of a Civil War-era Medal of Honor recipient.
Wanda Rivera testifies in Nicole Montalvo murder trial
Jurors in the Nicole Montalvo murder trial heard from Wanda Rivera on Monday. She is the mother of Christopher Otero-Rivera, 33, and the wife to Angel Rivera, 64. Both men are charged with second-degree murder in Montalvo’s death.
Pianist, 9, puts on concerts in St. Cloud neighborhood
A bright young star is performing nightly concerts for his community. Daniel Class is just nine years old but he delights his neighbors with performances in his St. Cloud community.
Day 2 in Nicole Montalvo murder trial
Wednesday marked the second day in the murder trial of Nicole Montalvo, the Osceola County mother who was killed in 2019. A family member, Nicholas Rivera, took the stand. He is the brother of defendant Christopher Otero Rivera and the son of co-defendant Angel Rivera. He testified against his own family.
New evidence revealed in Montalvo murder case
Gripping, gruesome details came out in court during the first day of testimony in the Nicole Montalvo murder case. Her estranged husband and his father-in-law are on trial, accused of killing her, dismembering her body, and burying her remains.
Independent pharmacy focuses on vaccinating homebound seniors
A Central Florida pharmacist is making sure people are getting vaccinated, going door-to-door to contact homebound seniors. He says more independent pharmacies should be doing this.
Orlando hotelier providing jobs, hotel stays to displaced workers
An Orlando hotelier is providing jobs and hotel stays for guests and employees suddenly displaced by Champion's World Resort in Kissimmee.
Authorities cracking down on street racing
An increase in street racing has law enforcement in Central Florida issuing a bold statement. This comes after a deadly weekend crash that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl.
Nearly 100 guests forced to leave Florida hotel after being told it was sold
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
2 riders pulled from slingshot attraction in Kissimmee
Crews with Kissimmee Fire Rescue pulled two riders who appeared to be stuck on a slingshot attraction to safety.
Lawyers: Poinciana High student kept in 'closet' after acting out in class
A Central Florida mother is furious after she learned that a school employee repeatedly locked her son who is autistic inside a room, a report describes as a closet. The alleged incident happened at Poinciana High School.
Trial date set in Nicole Montalvo murder case
A trial date has been set in the murder case of a mother from Osceola County. Christopher Otero-Rivera and his father, Angel Rivera, were both in court on Friday to go over evidence that will be used in the trial. The two are accused of killing Otero-Rivera's estranged wife, Nicole Montalvo, two years ago.
Charges dropped against Nicole Montalvo's mother-in-law
Charges have been dropped against the estranged mother-in-law of Nicole Montalvo. Wanda Rivera was accused of lying to deputies and tampering with evidence following an investigation into Montalvo's murder two years ago. Authorities said her body dismembered and found on her in-law's property. Prosecutors now say there is enough evidence to show Rivera was not involved in the crime.
New COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Kissimmee
Cars lined up it gets in his chambers Park on the vaccine sites first weekend in operation. It opened on Thursday, giving out 200 shots per day to seniors on a first come, first served basis
Kissimmee man accused of shooting pregnant, estranged wife
Damion Mohammed, 38, is in the Osceola County Jail, accused of shooting his estranged wife outside AdventHealth’s Celebration Hospital.
Pregnant woman critically injured in shooting in Celebration
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting of a pregnant woman in the vicinity of AdventHealth Celebration.
Pregnant woman injured in shooting in Celebration
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting of a pregnant woman in the vicinity of AdventHealth Celebration.
Orlando City Soccer Club player accused of sexual assault
Sheriff's officials say a player for the Orlando City Soccer Club is accused of sexually assaulting a woman. Deputies arrested 24-year-old Jonathan Suarez-Cortes and his brother, Rafael Suarez Jr. late Tuesday.
Osceola County seniors getting help with vaccination registration
The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County has set up a coronavirus vaccination appointment, free-registration event at a food pantry to try to target members of the Latino community.