A man accused of killing his mother in 2022 and stabbing his sister in the process has been found competent to stand trial in Osceola County.

The state attorney dropped charges Wednesday against an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly rear-ended a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and injured a trooper on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County, according to officials.

The median home price in 2024 was $385,000, an all-time high and a 3.9% increase year-over-year. Total sales, though, fell 7.1% compared to 2023, based on data the association pulls from Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties.

A woman arrested in 2023, accused of trying to hire fellow Osceola County inmates to kill her family members and a Ninth Judicial Circuit assistant state attorney, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.

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Three teens arrested via warrant in Osceola County are accused of burglarizing several businesses and vehicles, according to the sheriff’s office.

With a population boom happening in St. Cloud, the Osceola County School District is looking forward to a new high school that will serve thousands of students

In February 2022, Jean Barreto-Baerga was riding his motorcycle when a traffic stop escalated into a confrontation at a gas station. Deputies, including David Crawford, followed Barreto to the Wawa due to allegations of reckless driving.

Kissimmee police are searching for a missing 81-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with dementia.

A Kissimmee man accused of firing celebratory gunshots on New Year’s Day, resulting in the death of a woman, will remain in custody after a judge denied his request for bond.

A Central Florida sheriff is lauding the out-of-state arrests of a couple he says have spent years using their pool-building business to defraud customers across Brevard, Orange and Osceola counties.

The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.

Two people are dead after a shooting in St. Cloud that police said they are investigating “as domestic in nature” on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.

A man arrested last year in Polk County, accused of molesting a child, has been transferred to the Osceola County Jail, court records show.

This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.

Police in Kissimmee have arrested a man in connection with a woman’s death because of celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Day.

The South Creek branch of the Orange County Library System is doing more than lending books these days. As one of 300 public libraries nationwide selected for the “Thinking Money for Kids” program, it’s using games to teach financial literacy to children ages 3 to 12. See what other libraries are doing.

Deputies in Osceola County say they’ve arrested a man they say held a man at gunpoint in Kissimmee motel while the suspect’s girlfriend repeatedly stabbed a woman, reportedly over a pizza delivery tip.

The disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto rocked Central Florida and attracted the attention of people from all across the U.S.

It’s an event that’s giving visitors a chance to get up close with Hollywood icons. These actors though, run on four wheels.

A man was arrested by Osceola County deputies after a juvenile told dispatchers that "her father was killing her mother," according to the sheriff's office.

An arrest was made in an April 2023 rear-end crash that killed two motorcyclists near the Orange-Osceola county line.

A man facing federal charges in connection to a deadly April 2024 carjacking case has signed a plea agreement, court documents obtained by News 6 show. Federal investigators believe he was driving a green Acura that was seen following Katherine Aguasvivas in Winter Springs in April. She was later found dead in a burning car in Osceola County.

Investigators have discovered that several other criminal cases are somehow tied to this carjacking, raising even more questions about why it happened.

Osceola County Housing and Community Services has announced the opening of applications for its Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program.

New data from Project Opioid shows a “historic” decline in overdose deaths across Central Florida, according to a news release.

A man arrested in Osceola County is accused of killing someone at a hotel by kicking him, stomping on his head and using a fire extinguisher to beat him.

Deputies said they’d responded to the home on Jan. 5 after being called about a “physical disturbance.”

St. Cloud is addressing its past reputation as a “sundown town.”

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A 66-year-old Kissimmee woman died after being struck by an SUV on a road in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As detectives were searching for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto last winter, Soto’s mother expressed concerns about the close relationship that had formed between her 37-year-old former boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, and her young daughter.

Osceola County is now sending out warnings from a new automated safety program designed to crackdown on speeding in school zones.

Two days after Madeline Soto failed to show up at school last February, Orange County Sheriff John Mina held a news conference seeking information from the public about the missing 13-year-old.

The city of Kissimmee and Orange County both approved no-camping ordinances on Tuesday, joining other municipalities in complying with new state requirements to address homelessness.

WKMG News 6 is joining 9 other local news outlets in a regional collaboration to report on the local impact of Florida’s new Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping bill (House Bill 1365), set to be enforced on Jan. 1.

Monique Worrell says she will move forward with purpose and clarity after reclaiming her position as Orange-Osceola County state attorney.

Central Florida faces a stark “math problem” when it comes to addressing homelessness. Available resources simply don’t add up to meet the demand. The challenge has been further complicated by new legislation known as the Florida Homelessness Reduction Act, which went into effect last October.

In one of his last acts as Orange-Osceola state attorney, Andrew Bain adds Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez to the Brady List.

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After being suspended by Gov. DeSantis in 2023, former Orange-Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell will be reinstated after winning the seat again in November.

The 20th annual Three Kings Day celebration at Old Town returns this weekend.

Millions of Christians celebrate a holiday that extends past the new year.

Investigators explained that the crash happened Thursday evening, involving an Orange County Sheriff’s Office truck and another car.

The state commission that governs the conduct of judges is dropping charges against former circuit court judge Jeff Ashton.

With 2025 finally kicking off, many parents might wonder just how well their local school district performed last year.

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A woman struck on New Year’s Day by what Kissimmee police described as “celebratory gunfire” has died, according to investigators.

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.

We’ll delve into her background and discuss her vision for Kissimmee’s future.

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.

One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting between two vehicles in St. Cloud, police 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.

Three teens were arrested in a string of burglaries in St. Cloud, according to police.

The top two choices for president in November's election were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Thousands of voters had other ideas.

The Salvation Army said Angel Tree donors went the extra mile this year, providing hope to those who need it most.

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 Osceola County woman has been charged in the death of a 5-year-old who drowned on her property over two months ago.

One man was killed and another was seriously injured in a head-on crash in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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 Osceola County man is accused of hitting and choking a child and deputies say his wife is also charged.

An off-duty Orange County deputy is recovering after St. Cloud police say a road rage incident led to a stabbing.

According to police, the man — Romulo Gernandizo, 65 — was last seen leaving the St. Cloud Hospital on Monday afternoon on foot.

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.

A holiday festival and parade will take over downtown Kissimmee this weekend.

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.

Only four Central Florida high schools remain to play for the 2024 football state championships.

The starting pay for firefighters has recently been the cause of employee walkouts.

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.

The Florida Division of State Fire Marshal is renewing a push on lithium-ion battery safety.

The Orlando Utilities Commission board is set to vote on the proposed PeakSHIFT program.

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.

A victim was hospitalized after being shot multiple times at an apartment complex near Kissimmee, according to Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Over two years after a 6-year-old boy was found dead in an Osceola County hotel, his father has been formally charged by a grand jury.

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.

ICE! is featuring the popular holiday film, Elf, for the first time with sculptures carved out of two million pound of ice.

Angel Tree ensures that children and seniors around Central Florida wake up to gifts on Christmas morning.

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.

A phone threat prompted a lock down at three St. Cloud schools.

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.

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A 57-year-old man arrested by St. Cloud police is accused of killing his fiancé after a late-night argument.

While the stolen vehicle was still moving, Garvin abandoned the car with the children still inside, investigators announced.

A death investigation got underway after a man’s body was found in Kissimmee canal, according to police.

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.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office launches a death investigation.

A 19-year-old Kissimmee woman was killed and three others were injured in a crash in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

The Osceola County School District is hosting thousands of students and their families for the 2024 Choice Fair at Osceola Heritage Park.