The governor is expected to speak at 10 a.m. at Tohopekaliga High School and will be joined by Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
A nurse at a Kissimmee hospital was arrested after being accused of battering a patient last month, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The boy, visiting the area with his family from Georgia, became separated from them before bystanders pulled him from the water and performed CPR, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies responded to a home in Kissimmee on Friday afternoon after an elderly man with dementia shot his son, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Catching criminals and finding missing persons is getting faster and now, it is often happening from the sky. Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are adding drones to their patrol units, giving officers a bird’s-eye view that is helping them respond to emergencies and crime scenes more quickly than ever before.
The NFL says it will keep the Rooney Rule, while Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier calls it illegal under state law and threatens a lawsuit if the league doesn’t change it by May 1.
On this episode of Are We There Yet? with the News 6 Insiders, Kara heads to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with a look at the excitement around Artemis II, Joey captures the famous monkeys at Silver Springs, and Kaia stops at The Wharf in Kissimmee to try their epic Tomahawk Steak. Drop your Central Florida picks in the comments—we might just take your suggestion and head there next.
Last week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
The Wharf at Sunset Walk pairs a party-like dining room with comfort-forward dishes, from jambalaya pasta to Cajun-butter crab legs, plus a showstopping tomahawk steak served tableside in a treasure chest.
Ahead of its annual convention, volunteers with the Associated General Contractors of America spent the day making repair at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee.
In the wake of the pain of losing 17-year-old Qvarious McCloud, family and friends come together during a candlelit vigil to remember the teen.
Kissimmee city commissioners approved a 42-hour workweek last June that would change the usual 24-hour-on, 48-hour-off to a schedule that adds a third day off between shifts. But that schedule is being delayed.
The final day for the Bahama Breeze restaurant located on Rinehart Road in Sanford was Sunday, March 15th, a representative with Darden Restaurants confirmed with News 6.
In an announcement on social media, the bar and restaurant chain known for its drag shows and flamboyant dining experience, said it’s moving into Kissimmee’s Old Town Complex.
The funding includes $10,032,614.25 for drainage improvements in the Buenaventura Lakes subdivision in Kissimmee.
Osceola County School District is considering hiring a third-party consultant to persuade families to return students to district schools, a step that could cost $935 for each student who re-enrolls.
Deputies said surveillance video showed a man exiting a pickup, lifting a dog from the truck bed, placing the animal in a cardboard box, and tossing the box into a dumpster.
Since opening its doors, the organization has supported more than 200,000 families with children battling critical illnesses, offering them a weeklong vacation filled with fun, imagination, and relief — all free of charge.
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.
Kissimmee City Commissioners are discussing background checks and term limits for the city's governing body.
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.
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.
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.
An Oviedo man was taken into custody this week after deputies said he was spotted in a "sexual performance" with a vacuum cleaner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to an arrest affidavit, police were alerted after a store manager observed a man using his cell phone to take pictures up a shopper’s skirt without her knowledge.
Months after an alligator mauled a woman to death at Lake Kissimmee State Park, investigators have released a report detailing what exactly happened.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Following highly anticipated openings in Daytona Beach and Melbourne in the last month, Trader Joe's is looking to expand further in our area.
A crash involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer and another vehicle is causing headaches for motorists on Interstate 4 in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Kissimmee woman was seriously injured in an Ocoee crash during which she rear-ended an Orange County deputy’s marked patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A hostage situation broke out at a Kissimmee apartment complex on Friday morning, ultimately leading to the suspect being shot and killed by deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Looking for an outdoor adventure? Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park offers exciting aerial courses, ziplines, and swinging bridges for all ages.
A man was arrested Sunday after an hourslong standoff with deputies at a Kissimmee mobile home, authorities said.
From 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.
Gaylord 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.
The 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.
A 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.
The 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 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.
While 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.
SNAP benefits for thousands of families here in Central Florida are cut off, leaving many scrambling to afford the food they need, including local seniors.
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.
Many 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.
A crash in the Carver Shores area of Orange County on Thursday evening left a woman and nine children hospitalized, according to Orlando police.
A 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 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.
News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan updates Central Florida on a developing tropical system, forecast rain, and warm temperatures in the latest Pinpoint Weather update.
