Florida family narrowly escapes lightning strike: 'I just started running'

A Kissimmee woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit a neighbor's yard while she was unloading her vehicle during a storm.

Man held in jail for weeks after justice system confuses him with someone else

A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.

Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase, authorities say

An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.

126 sexual offenders behind bars to not complying with registration requirements
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Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements after their release.  In a joint effort between the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal Task Service, 126 people were served warrants for failing to comply with registry requirements. Now, they're facing new felonies. 

Georgia boy, 2, shot, killed with unsecured gun, deputies say | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon updated the public on the shooting of a two-year-old boy in a Kissimmee neighborhood on July 12. Blackmon reported the boy was shot after a 4-year-old family member got ahold of an unsecured gun. 

Georgia boy, 2, killed after boy, 4, shot unsecured gun, deputies say

(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother. 

Georgia boy, 2, dies after Kissimmee apartment complex shooting, deputies say
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A two-year-old child is dead after he was rushed to the hospital on July 12, following a shooting at a Kissimmee apartment complex. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time. 

5 deaths connected to Osceola, Polk counties unlicensed assisted living facility
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Detective and prosecutors unveiled new information during the bond hearing of Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, who are accused of a years-long scheme involving running unlicensed assisted living facilities. Five deaths are connected to these facilities, officials confirmed. 

Osceola County cracks down on illegal parties at short term rentals
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The Osceola County Sheriff's Office now has a specialized unit to track down and bust illegal parties at short term rentals. Over Fourth of July weekend, two of these raids resulted in the arrests of six people in connection to drug possession, underage drinking and resisting arrest charges, the sheriff's office said. 

Airbnb deploying anti-party AI tech to block unauthorized Fourth of July bashes

With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, Central Florida is bracing for a massive influx of holiday travelers. However, for those looking to rent an Airbnb for an unapproved, massive holiday bash, think again.

Sheriff: Florida couple allegedly ran several unlicensed assisted living facilities in Osceola, Polk counties

A Florida couple has been arrested on several charges for allegedly operating multiple unlicensed assisted living facilities in Osceola and Polk counties, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Widow seeks over $50K, claiming neighborhood ignored violent history of accused killer | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The family of Douglas Kraft is suing a Kissimmee HOA and homeowner after Kraft, his brother and their friend were shot and killed in the neighborhood. Now, the family claims the HOA was aware of a 'violent criminal' living next door to the rental. 

Ahmad Bojeh: Psychiatrist appointed to review mental competency of Kissimmee shooting suspect

An Osceola County judge has ordered Ahmad Bojeh to undergo a third evaluation after the prosecution requested a psychiatrist to weigh in on the triple-murder suspect's competency.

Ahmad Bojeh: Competency hearing pushed
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A competency hearing for Kissimmee triple-murder suspect Ahmad Jihad Bojeh was delayed Thursday after substitute judge stepped in to oversee the morning docket.

Osceola County breaks ground on Pulse memorial honoring 49 victims

Osceola County officials have broken ground on a permanent memorial honoring the 49 people killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting, creating a space for remembrance and healing a decade after the tragedy.

Kissimmee Police update public on keeping dogs safe in summer heat
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After 24 puppies were found in deplorable condition in a car in Kissimmee, police are now reminding residents to keep animals safe in the heat.