What were you thinking about when you were in middle school? On Friday morning in Osceola County, these teens were telling community leaders why they wanted to pass a law.

The event, featuring thrilling competitions in barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding, promises a night of family entertainment while supporting educational opportunities for local students.

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

Toho Water Authority is raising its rates with more changes on the way.

Starting Wednesday, Kissimmee downtown businesses need a special permit to serve alcohol until 2 a.m.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured in a crash on Interstate 4 with a stolen vehicle reported out of Polk County, according to officials.

Vineland Lakes is a tuition-free charter school that works with the Osceola County School District to provide an accelerated learning program for students behind on credits.

A Kissimmee man remains frightened after what he described as a road‑rage incident over the weekend.

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

A vehicle was struck twice in an apparent road-rage shooting on the Florida’s Turnpike on Saturday morning, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

After a string of road rage arrests in Central Florida where drivers were accused of pulling guns on others, Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is urging caution on the roads.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.

The family of a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe is inviting the public to attend his funeral.

The Kissimmee Fire Department has activated a new Fire Station Alerting (FSA) system designed to significantly improve emergency response times and enhance firefighter safety.

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.

Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon said Jose Astacio, 30, was arrested by the Miami-Dade County Robbery Intervention Unit in Hialeah on Wednesday.

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

With rapid development reshaping Osceola County, city officials in Kissimmee are moving forward with a long-term plan to revitalize an approximately 5-mile section of Vine Street while seeking to create neighborhood charm.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says a man accused of engaging in sexual activity with a child may have additional victims.

Central Florida Expressway Authority’s Southport Connector project to connect Poinciana Parkway to the Florida Turnpike could soon be approved.

Deputies say a driver was grazed by a bullet and his passenger was shot in the face in a road-rage shooting in Osceola County.

Kissimmee is offering relief grants to small businesses still struggling to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A small, mother-and-daughter–owned dance and music studio in downtown Kissimmee is facing growing financial strain as changing U.S. tariffs and international shipping decisions push up the cost of imported supplies and disrupt long-standing vendor relationships.

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

Osceola County deputies are searching for a missing 87-year-old man who was last seen driving near Kissimmee, according to the sheriff’s office.

Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon says you should expect to see more people carrying guns openly in public. Here’s where you can and cannot openly carry firearms in Florida.

Four Corners residents now have an easier way to determine which local government they fall under, thanks to a new online tool designed to help nearly 60,000 people living at the intersection of Polk, Orange, Lake and Osceola counties.

Kissimmee police Deputy Chief Wilson Munoz has been placed on leave due to an investigation, according to a city spokesperson.

The project would resurface a large section of U.S. 192 and improve traffic flow at the heavily-used Turnpike exit at Cross Prairie Parkway.

At least two drivers in Orange County were arrested over the weekend after deputies say road rage incidents escalated to the point where firearms were pulled on other motorists.

What can you post on social media without risking your job? The question has gained urgency after several employees in Central Florida faced investigations and terminations linked to posts about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Text messages sent by suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez, including one featuring emojis of slot machines and a money bag, link him to a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation, authorities allege in newly released court records.

Osceola County is working to create a cleaner, healthier Lake Toho through a vegetation harvesting project currently underway.

See scores and comments from games in Orange, Osceola and Volusia counties

New documents released, including a 255-page affidavit, offer more detail of an illegal gambling probe that involved the arrest of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

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.

Teachers and advocates are voicing concerns over the Osceola County school district’s changes to special education that went into effect at the beginning of the school year.

Most of Central Florida sheriff’s offices say they will no longer enforce Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns after a state appeals court ruled the ban was unconstitutional.

The City of Kissimmee has been installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Ball Park Road and Dyer Boulevard as part of a $1 million traffic-improvement project intended to improve safety and traffic flow along one of North Kissimmee’s busiest corridors.

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help to identify a driver accused of hitting a motorcyclist in Osceola County and then leaving the scene.

The Kissimmee water park will unveil its Live! Lagoon Stage, the first music venue in Florida built directly over a wave pool.

Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state.

Work continues to ease traffic congestion in one of Central Florida’s busiest areas.

A 44-year-old Davenport man riding a scooter near Kissimmee crashed and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A purple alert has been issued for a 97-year-old man last seen in Kissimmee, according to the FDLE.

The initiative targeted alleged street-level sales of fentanyl and cocaine behind a commercial retail plaza in North Kissimmee and in close proximity to schools and daycares.

Deputies are searching for a woman who was reported missing out of Osceola County.

Whether you’re a new mom in need of support, a foodie eager to explore African flavors or someone who loves a good outdoor festival, there’s something for everyone this weekend.

A suspect in the Osceola County shooting death of an Orlando man has been arrested in Orange County.

Osceola County deputies say their “eye in the sky” helped catch three teens accused of breaking into a construction site and going for a joyride on heavy equipment.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s operations center in Orlando.

A crash has all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 shut down in Osceola County near the theme parks.

It may not feel like fall, but the tastes and fun of fall are here!

See highlights from games in Orange, Osceola and Brevard counties.

Dr. Mark Shanoff’s career in education is extensive but what stands out most is his approachable nature and his passion for student success.

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

Despite the temporary pause in dog intakes, Osceola County Animal Services said adoptions are still happening.

Kissimmee leaders are continuing their push to make the city a premier destination for tourists and professionals by approving an $180 million-plus redevelopment of the civic center site, transforming it into a luxury hotel and a state-of-the-art convention center.

Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon has announced the arrest of yet another sheriff’s office employee, this time a deputy accused of unauthorized use of a computer system.

A man who was reported missing last week out of Kissimmee hasn’t been heard from since last year, according to police.

The latest ranking for 2025 looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County held a community event to mark National Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell holds a news conference in Orlando to give updates on several matters.

Bees, bonsai, margaritas, magic, reptiles and retro games.

Bees, bonsai, margaritas, magic, reptiles and retro games.

A man is accused of exposing himself to a 16-year-old girl in Osceola County after she got off of her school bus, according to the sheriff’s office.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

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.

Seven years after its initial opening, the Kissimmee office of the Center Orlando, widely known as the LGBT+ Center, will officially close its doors.

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

Though still preparing to move into a new building in the coming weeks, the school is already providing students with a different way to graduate.

Dozens of geckos were found dead after being locked away in an abandoned storage unit, leading the person responsible to be sentenced this week, according to the FWC.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit captured aerial footage tracking the suspects, leading up to a tactical vehicle takedown by ground teams.

Magnetic pulses are transforming depression treatment in Kissimmee.

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.

A school resource officer in Osceola County wrangled and relocated an alligator that was causing concern for student safety, according to the sheriff's office.

The School District of Osceola County has opened an investigation after a 9-year-old boy with special needs stepped off a school bus at the wrong stop on his second day of classes.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority will meet today to discuss how to manage this rapid growth. On the agenda is a review of Osceola County’s population, which has exceeded projections, and an evaluation of infrastructure needs to alleviate traffic.

Osceola County’s newly appointed Sheriff Chris Blackmon anticipates additional charges against individuals within his own department as investigations continue into the administration of former Sheriff Marcos Lopez .

Back to school this year means significant changes for the Osceola County school district.

The Osceola County School District is taking proactive steps to reduce accidents involving school buses and their blind spots.

Mary Lou in Poinciana had 2 broken slats in her horizontal window blinds from her dog so we showed her where to find new slats and how to replace them.

Osceola County district officials say they are in a good spot with teachers and are chipping away at a bus driver shortage.

We’ll break down exactly what the Office of Emergency Management does, from coordinating disaster response to helping residents prepare for the worst-case scenarios.

A person was hospitalized after a "motor vehicle and pedestrian incident" involving an Orange County Fire Rescue medical transport unit, according to a spokesperson for the fire department.

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

The official tourism marketing corporation in Kissimmee is actively working to attract visitors from Canada to the many attractions of Central Florida, amid concerns over international tariffs and border tensions.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell holds a news conference to announce the development of new policies and procedures.

As students across Central Florida head back to school, a noticeable decline in childhood vaccination rates is raising concerns for some healthcare providers.

Osceola County joined the growing list of law enforcement agencies to activate speed cameras in school zones after a new state law took effect in 2023.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell updates law-enforcement efforts regarding Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law.

Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.

News 6 has been following cases in Seminole County when troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol have stopped drivers for going 50 mph or more over the speed limit, or over 100 mph.

A 17-year-old girl has been reported missing out of Osceola County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Kissimmee city commissioners are set to ratify an agreement with the firefighters’ union that will change firefighter shifts but also increase costs for homeowners.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down Monday in northern rural Osceola County during an intense round of storms.

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

Osceola County Schools are addressing concerns with the adoption of the latest technology— a new app designed to keep track of students on the school bus.