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 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 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.
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.
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.
As some districts in Central Florida consider closing schools, Osceola County is set to build a new K-8 school in St. Cloud.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Florida is taking textbook publishers to court over allegations they overcharged school districts, including Osceola County, by millions of dollars.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
