4-way stop coming to dangerous intersection
Osceola County commissioners said a four-way stop will be added to the intersection of Laurel Avenue and San Miguel Road after a deadly crash that killed three kids and their grandma. Neighbors in the community, however, want even more protection.
4-way stop coming to deadly intersection
Osceola County officials will be adding stop signs to an intersection where three young children and their grandmother were killed in a crash. Crews will be installing stop signs at Laurel Avenue and San Miguel Road in Poinciana on Thursday – making that intersection a 4-way stop, instead of a 2-way stop. The family of four were killed at the intersection when a 15-year-old driver T-boned them last week. The teen driver was speeding and ran the stop sign, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wild Florida airboat tours resume
A month after 13 people were taken to the hospital following an airboat collision, Wild Florida has reopened its airboat tours in Osceola County.
Man facing death penalty for police killings
A Florida man appealed his death penalty after he shot and killed two Kissimmee police officers. The man's attorney cited mental health issues such as PTSD from the military as to why the shootings happened.
Intersection sees increase in crashes
FOX 35 News is investigating an intersection in Osceola County where several crashes have been reported over the last several years. The most recent happened this week, where three children and their grandmother were killed by a driver who ran a stop sign, according to police.
Mom speaks out after 3 kids killed in crash
A candlelight memorial is set up at a deadly intersection where three children and their grandmother were killed. Investigators said a teenager was speeding and hit the family’s car – and now the mother of the victims is speaking out.
Woman, 3 kids killed in Osceola County crash
A woman and three children were killed in a crash Sunday evening after a teenager sped through a stop sign in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manager had sex with teen employee
A Pizza Hut manager in Osceola County was arrested after he allegedly had sex with an underage employee in the woman's bathroom.
Restaurant manager sexually assaulted teen
A teenager who recently started working at an Osceola County Pizza Hut was sexually assaulted by her supervisor, deputies said
Naked man tried breaking into Florida homes
A naked man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to break into homes in the Kissimmee area
Mom accused of killing her 13-year-old son
A 13-year-old boy was found dead inside a home in St. Cloud on Monday, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said. Sheriff Marcos Lopez said the boy's mom, Jasmine Kennedy, admitted to killing her son, though it isn't clear why.
What should punishment for hazing look like?
Parents of football players at Viera High School are expected to meet with district officials Monday night after allegations of hazing surfaced last week. Amid the investigation, the head football coach has been relieved of his duties and the football program has been suspended indefinitely. Some parents who have kids in the marching band are now concerned that their kids' activities will be impacted by those few students who allegedly participated in the hazing.
OCSO: Mom accused of killing teen son | FULL
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez released more details after a child was found dead inside a home Monday morning. Sheriff Lopez said a 13-year-old boy was found dead on a bed inside the home. His mom allegedly admitted to killing her son, he said. Here is that press conference.
Ride shut down after boy falls off it
A roller coaster at Fun Spot America's theme park in Kissimmee, Florida, has been shut down after a boy was injured while riding it. Officials said the boy was found 20 feet beneath "The Galaxy Spin's" track and had 'traumatic injuries.' It's unclear exactly how the boy ended up off the ride, but the Osceola County Fire Rescue Department said it initially received a call reporting a boy had fallen off the ride.
Man shot in face at Kissimmee hotel
One man was shot in the face at a Kissimmee hotel and the suspect is still on the loose.
Concerns as Kissimmee response times slow
Kissimmee firefighters said the city's growth is causing delays in how long it takes them to response to emergencies. Firefighters say they need more help and support -- and need the community's support during budget negotiations. They're asking for an increase in pay and more staff.
Storms flip airplanes at Kissimmee airport
Strong storms brought winds strong down to flip at least three planes at Kissimmee airport, officials said. Two of the planes were not tied down when the storm came through, and a third was tied down, but the ropes broke.
Summer staycation fun at Gaylord Palms
Looking for some summer fun? FOX 35's David Martin went out to Gaylord Palms for a first look at some of their summer staycation activities, fun, and promotions.
Press conference: Osceola County deputy arrested
An Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputy has been fired and arrested for allegedly using a law enforcement database to repeatedly search the name of a friend, who is accused of having sex with a minor, to see if that friend had any active warrants. Deputy Arturo Dominguez was fired and arrested on four counts of various charges.
Car speeding down Kissimmee street crashes into home, sets it on fire
A family is happy to be alive after a car crashed into their home causing a fire to ignite