Osceola County

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. 

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

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. 

Kissimmee's Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez are being investigated regarding an ethics violation. During a May 19 city meeting, residents voiced allegations against the mayor, saying the problems are stemming from "corruption." 

Nearly two miles from the shore, a group of six called for help as their boat began to sink on Lake Toho. St. Cloud Police, in the right place at the right time, conducted a rescue, saving all six people. 

In a May 5 school board meeting, Osceola County schools is discussing not only banning smart phones in the classroom, but also smart devices, including glasses and watches. The proposal aims to keep students focused on the district issued tablets and laptops. 

A Kissimmee commissioner facing her second impeachment in one month is calling accusations against her "politically motivated" as elections draw nearer. Now, Janette Martinez claims the accusations of using her power to benefit a close friend are false. 

Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Osceola County Sheriff's office held a press conference to warn gun owners to safely secure their firearms after a three-year-old boy shot himself in the chest in his Poinciana home. Though the boy is expected to recover, authorities warn that under Florida law, firearms must be safely secured. 

Part of Interstate 4 in Osceola County was closed for hours due to flooding. The eastbound and westbound sides of I-4 have reopened after being closed for several hours. Drivers faced traffic delays during the morning commute.

A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3. 

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an undercover operation, 16 people accused of being child predators were arrested in Central Florida. All 16 people were taken into custody. However, Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said, these 16 are not the last.