Rep. Paula Stark’s move to be placed on the ballot to retain her District 47 seat was rejected by a Leon County court Wednesday. The St. Cloud Republican’s application to qualify for the ballot was rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form, which her campaign treasurer, Joel Davis, says was submitted to Division of Election officials before the noon June 12 deadline.

A St. Cloud foster parent accused of multiple child sex abuse felonies was reportedly caring for six foster children at the time of his arrest, raising questions about oversight within Florida’s foster care system.

A 66-year-old St. Cloud man is facing multiple felony child sexual abuse charges after investigators say several children living in his home reported years of abuse. Police say the investigation began after one victim disclosed the allegations to another adult, and detectives now believe there could be more victims.

St. Cloud police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in a video damaging a roadside memorial near Key Foods.

St. Cloud is holding a workshop to discuss “Property Tax Reform Impacts and City Fees" as a proposed amendment on tax reform heads to the November ballot. The workshop is at 2:30 p.m. at St. Cloud City Hall today.

St. Cloud is weighing whether to extend its smoking ban to the lakefront and broaden how the city defines “smoking” to include e-cigarettes and tobacco substitutes.

St. Cloud leaders have defended a $60 million mixed-use development planned for downtown after criticism on social media about how the city is growing too much.

A Confederate monument in St. Cloud’s Veterans Park was defaced, sparking conversation in the community about history, respect and how Americans reckon with a complicated past.

A Central Florida man was captured out of state this week in a massive child porn case, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

St. Cloud High School was forced to lock down over an anonymous threat on Tuesday afternoon, according to the police department.

The pair told officers they covered the animal with the sheet after learning that possessing an alligator is illegal in Florida, FWC said.

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.

A new bill filed in Florida back in January aims to lay out a litany of rules for mobile home parks in the state — but its time is running out.

A crash involving two vehicles shut down at least one lane of Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County Friday evening.

Whether you’re craving great food, live music, outdoor adventures or a unique night out, there’s something for everyone.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Police in St. Cloud are looking to identify the driver of a vehicle they say struck and killed a person on an electric scooter before leaving the scene.

The agency has used drones in the past, but these new drones can be flown remotely, allowing for quicker response times and increased capabilities.

Concerns have also been raised about maintenance issues, such as leaks from garbage trucks. The city has allocated $1.3 million for fleet maintenance and is expanding its trash truck fleet to improve service reliability.

Police say a man and his sister, both in their 60s, were found dead at a mobile home community in St. Cloud.

The St. Cloud City Council will vote to approve preliminary plans for two new subdivisions, potentially adding 123 homes to the area.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has revealed the results of a month-long sex offender investigation in October.

I’ll be speaking live with St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson, who recently established the St. Cloud Veterans Council, a new organization focused on celebrating the city’s deep military heritage while planning a look toward the future.

A body was found inside a car that was on fire in St. Cloud, according to police.

A fatal crash involving four vehicles forced both directions of Narcoossee Road to shut down north of St. Cloud, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Central Florida Animal Reserve is a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for big cats who have nowhere else to go. Open on weekends with multiple tour options, the reserve combines daily hands-on animal care with education, volunteer opportunities, and community events to support the future of these animals.

St. Cloud police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl.

St. Cloud is set to change the name of a subdivision historically referred to as the “Colored Quarter,” 115 years after it was first recorded.

A St. Cloud man who recently resigned from his job at an Osceola County school is accused of possessing child porn, according to police.

Some floor decals in downtown St. Cloud are peeling off sidewalks not long after being installed.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash early Saturday.

Scams can ruin any festivity but what's worse is when it potentially ruins a little kid's party.  A Central Florida rental business says they took to social media after one too many customers called off bounce house rental scams.

All northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were temporarily shut down in St. Cloud after a crash, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

A retired St. Cloud firefighter/paramedic who was recently arrested is accused of using the city’s real-time crime center platform to access several camera feeds.

Lightning likely sparks a fire at an apartment complex in St. Cloud.

For years, city planners have been trying to figure out how to manage the growth in St. Cloud

Florida is taking textbook publishers to court over allegations they overcharged school districts, including Osceola County, by millions of dollars.

Fire rescue said the leak was reported near the Winn-Dixie shopping center near downtown.

A 23-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed in a crash with a semi-truck near St. Cloud, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Some residents in the Gramercy Farms neighborhood of St. Cloud report experiencing frequent power interruptions regardless of the weather conditions.

St. Cloud police announced that they diverted traffic around local intersections on Monday evening after rain passed through the area.

Residents of St. Cloud have raised concerns over unusually high water bills, prompting responses from the Toho Water Authority acknowledging the issue but noting variability in individual cases.

Two more ALDI stores are set to open their doors to customers in Central Florida next week, according to the company.

When it comes to community engagement, the St. Cloud Police Department continues to raise the bar and today, they’re swapping badges for water blasters.

Several Central Florida cities are hosting fireworks shows on July 4th - Sanford, Winter Springs, Celebration, St. Cloud, to name a few - but not Oviedo for a second year in a row.

The ranking examines small towns across the nation, using FBI data to figure out which spots are the safest for potential movers.

Join Trooper Steve as the St. Cloud Fire Department officially breaks ground on its newest fire station.

The recent “Proud in the Cloud” event held last Saturday has come under scrutiny after St. Cloud’s city council incurred additional last-minute staffing costs, exceeding the originally approved budget.

The trail is 10 feet wide, allowing for two-way pedestrian and bike traffic, and includes pedestrian safety upgrades.

Osceola County officials say people can expect relief in a couple of years as the county plans to build more roads, funded by increased mobility fees paid by developers.

A couple of large stretches of Florida’s Turnpike are slated to be fully closed down amid construction efforts on the highway this week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The city of St. Cloud chose not to make a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month, a decision that sparked controversy—especially after the city removed its first openly gay council member, Shawn Fletcher from his role as deputy mayor for opposing the move to stop issuing proclamations for the month of June.

Florida’s native grocery chain is at it again, busting out a slew of limited-edition ice cream flavors just in time for summer.

St. Cloud’s city council held a special meeting after controversy about how it’s handling Pride Month.

The St. Cloud city council voted 4-1 on Wednesday in favor of providing and paying for 10 additional parks and recreation staff members to work the Proud in the Cloud event on Saturday.

St. Cloud's City Council is currently embroiled in controversy surrounding the recognition of Pride Month, particularly following the removal of the council's first openly gay member, former Deputy Mayor Shawn Fletcher.

As St. Cloud continues to grow, the city is focusing on improving its infrastructure and public safety.

Charged with two felony counts of racketeering and facing a prolonged suspension from his position as Osceola County Sheriff, Marcos Lopez has more pressing challenges than having become the source of mockery on social media.

The Creative Inspiration Journey School is a tuition-free public charter school. They have a summer program and are offering special sessions for the public.

Residents of St. Cloud are alarmed after a recent data breach has put their personal information at risk.

Some residents living under the jurisdiction of Osceola County are now being informed that they will soon become part of St. Cloud, raising concerns about potential property tax increases.

Jessica Rivera was taken into custody at Whispering Oak Elementary School in Winter Garden on charges of tampering with evidence during a capital felony proceeding.

“Beef over a girl” left one man dead following a shooting over the weekend, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

As National Police Week continues, our journey brings us to the City of St. Cloud — a place where tradition, respect, and service are on full display.

A 71-year-old substitute teacher was arrested after St. Cloud officers said he grabbed a student by the collar and threw him into a classroom wall as punishment, according to the police department.

The victim reported that a package containing a $600 cellphone had been delivered to her property and was stolen by an Osceola County code enforcement officer, the sheriff's office said.

A loose kangaroo was found in Central Florida on Monday, sparking a response by wildlife investigators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

More than three decades after 27-year-old Julia Sue Wilbanks was found stabbed to death in St. Cloud, police said they’ve solved the cold case using DNA evidence and genetic genealogy.

An SUV crashed into a ditch at a St. Cloud construction site, according to officials.

Some of the residents contacted News 6, saying the smoke seemed unbearable.

After seeing the devastation Hurricane Helene brought to the Appalachian region, a Central Florida mom and her two daughters felt compelled to give back.

A man was seriously injured in a jet ski explosion at St. Cloud Lakefront Park's boat basin, according to city officials.

A 63-year-old St. Cloud man riding a bike near Kissimmee was struck by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Publix is getting in the spirit of the season with an upcoming tasting event for customers.

A child was among three people who were taken to hospitals after a residential fire in St. Cloud, according to firefighters.

No injuries were reported after a vehicle smashed into a power transformer in St. Cloud before it erupted in flames on Saturday, according to a news release.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on U.S. 192 in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Nearly a year after 13-year-old Madeline “Maddie” Soto was murdered, family, friends, and community members gathered at Lakefront Park in St. Cloud to honor her on what would have been her 14th birthday.

A Haines City couple found themselves in a financial nightmare after cybercriminals intercepted the money they were sending for a down payment on their new home.

UPDATE: Lindell LaVell Parker, 15, has returned safely, the St. Cloud Police Department said in a statement Wednesday morning.