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The City of Kissimmee celebrated a milestone moment this week by hosting its first menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall, honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Next month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.
A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver is facing charges after deputies say she violently attacked a customer over a tip amount, Osceola County deputies say.
St. Cloud police say a group of citizens help capture a hit-and-run suspect after they say he hit a pedestrian and took off from the scene.
The top two choices for president in November's election were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Thousands of voters had other ideas. These are their write-in votes.
A man died after shooting himself during a traffic stop in Orange County that stemmed from a stolen car investigation, according to sheriff’s officials.
An 18-year-old student was arrested after he brought a firearm to Poinciana High School on Tuesday, sparking a lockdown, according to the sheriff.
An off-duty Orange County deputy is recovering after St. Cloud police say a road rage incident led to a stabbing.
In a plea agreement with the state attorney’s office, Osceola County’s sheriff will pay a civil fine and plead no contest for posting the body of a missing girl on social media.
Two Publix stores are set to open their doors to customers on Thursday, adding to the grocery chain’s growing list of locations.
A federal judge sentenced an 80-year-old St. Cloud man to eight years in prison for the receipt and possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to a news release.
A 24-year-old man faces charges related to a homicide on Thanksgiving in Kissimmee, according to a news release shared by police.
Two Publix stores are set to open their doors to customers on Thursday, adding to the grocery chain’s growing list of locations.
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) today unanimously approved a new time-of-day billing policy for its customers that sets individual prices for peak and non-peak kilowatt-per-hour (kWh) rates.
Osceola County deputies said the man who fired several rounds outside a home in a Kissimmee area neighborhood Tuesday was captured in Southwest Florida on Tuesday evening.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain is not helping once and future chief prosecutor Monique Worrell transition to her new administration, but after a memo he sent to staff was made public, he now makes clear that she will take over the office on Jan. 7.
A man arrested earlier this year, accused of shooting and killing his wife in St. Cloud, has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder, according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
An Osceola County woman accused of holding her daughter’s head underwater in a bathtub has been formally charged by a grand jury.
Another threat was made early Thursday morning to St. Cloud High School, prompting police to conduct an investigation before the school day was scheduled to begin.
The plan, which introduces a new demand-based pricing model, could add $5 to $15 to customers’ monthly bills based on their energy usage during peak hours.
Commissioners in Osceola County questioned the benefits the proposed Sunshine Corridor would bring to their constituents after FDOT requested a $500,000 investment in the project.
As arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.
Here in Central Florida, events range from traditional Krampus Runs to breakfast with Krampus, to festivals, pub crawls, art shows and, at Gatorland, the Krampus Croc.
Black Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
A woman is dead and a 9-year-old girl is among two others who were injured when their car was struck by an SUV on the Turnpike in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A jury found an Osceola County deputy not guilty of culpable negligence, after he used a Taser at a gas station and set a man on fire.
Florida is home to hundreds of registered apprenticeship programs, including 50 in Central Florida alone.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
A 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.
Weeks after a scandal rocked the Kissimmee Police Department, city commissioners and community members convened Tuesday night to discuss the return of a civilian oversight board.
On Election Day, Monique Worrell found herself immersed in a familiar routine: greeting voters, waving signs, and driving to polling stations.
A 5-year-old autistic child recently drowned after walking away from an Osceola County playground that was specifically designed for “children on the autism spectrum,” according to a news release.
On June 30, Kissimmee's Police Civilian Oversight Board was dissolved. The oversight board was responsible for reviewing complaints, policies, and procedures and providing recommendations.
The heartbreaking story of 4-year-old Waylon Childs, who was found dead a body of water in Ormond Beach on Sunday, has brought renewed attention to a critical issue: The heightened risk of drowning among children with autism.
A man facing attempted first-degree murder and other charges from a 2023 shooting at an Osceola County motel has had those charges dropped, court records show.
News 6 and BFARR Contracting are once again teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree Program.
Three days after Monique Worrell won back her job at the ballot box, a federal judge rejected a lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial 2023 decision to suspend her as state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County broke ground on a new home in Kissimmee Friday morning, as part of their Annual "Home for the Holidays" build.
A week after personnel changes at the Kissimmee Police Department, a call has been made for the police citizen review board to be reinstated.
Incumbent Republican State Rep. Carolina Amesty has officially been unseated by Democrat Leonard Spencer in the race for Florida House of Representatives’ District 45 seat.
After being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell won her job back after defeating incumbent Andrew Bain.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will retain his position after winning his race against challenger Donnie Martinez on Election Day.
Researchers at UCF's Puerto Rico Research Hub wanted the clearest picture yet 15 days from the General Election of who Central Florida's Puerto Ricans are voting for and why.
Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Osceola County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
On the last day for early voting in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, News 6 sent a crew out to the Apopka Community Center, where the line wrapped around the building and down Station Street.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain shared details of a grand jury’s findings and recommendations for the Kissimmee Police Department following a use-of-force investigation involving a former police officer.
An Orlando man will remain in jail for now on accusations that he used his position as a bail bondsman to force women into having sex with him in exchange for bail money.
A 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.
The Hate Crimes Task Force will focus on increasing public awareness, improving reporting mechanisms, enhancing investigations and increasing prosecution of hate crimes.
Some Central Florida Puerto Ricans are sharing their distaste regarding a comment made about the U.S. territory during a Trump rally in New York City over the weekend.
Kissimmee police announce personnel changes, including the resignation of Chief Betty Holland and Deputy Chief Camille Alicea.
Among the records shared on Friday was a phone call conversation involving Stephan Sterns after his arrest earlier this year.
Halloweekend is here! It’s finally time to debut that costume you’ve been planning and get in the ghostly spirit. Whether you’re looking for a fright, a sweet treat or a fun family activity, the weekend before Halloween is filled with ghoulish events to explore. Kick off the Halloween festivities with these Central Florida events.
An Osceola County man won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lottery’s 500X the Cash scratch-off game. Larry Hamilton, of Kissimmee, claimed his winnings at the Florida Lottery’s headquarters in Tallahassee as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000, according to a news release.
After being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
