Community News
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Kissimmee
Fort Lauderdale Blaze: Brush Fire Response Escalates Near 3rd Ave
A brush fire reported early this morning in Fort Lauderdale at 721 NW 3rd Ave has prompted an expanded emergency response, as officials work to contain the incident.
Officer Involved Shooting on 1401 Sw 15Th St, Pompano Beach, Fl 33069, Usa in Pompano Beach
Emergency responders were dispatched to an officer involved shooting on 1401 Sw 15Th St, Pompano Beach, Fl 33069, Usa in Pompano Beach.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hollywood Vehicle Blaze: What We Know So Far
Miramar Fire Rescue Department units are on the scene of a vehicle fire at Pembroke Road and South Park Road in Hollywood, with no further details immediately available.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Crews Respond to Brush Fire on N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach
Crews responded to a brush fire at 345 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL, early Monday morning.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Finding Missing 17-Year-Old Elijah Colondres
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help locating 17-year-old Elijah Enoc Colondres, missing from the Perth Place area in Kissimmee since an unspecified date.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Gabriel Angel Sandoval Located Safe
Gabriel Angel Sandoval, previously reported missing, has been located safe, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Gabriel Angel Sandoval Located Safe in Osceola County
Gabriel Angel Sandoval, previously reported missing, has been located safe, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced today.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Girl
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for 13-year-old Mhasira Nau, missing from Kissimmee. Anyone with information should call 407-348-2222.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Lilianna Borz
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help locating 15-year-old Lilianna Borz, missing from Kissimmee since an unspecified date. Call 407-348-2222 with information.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Man Listed on Osceola County Sex Offender Registry
Paul Salinas, 59, appears on the Osceola County sex offender registry for offenses including sex battery with weapon or force and failure to comply with registration requirements.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Missing Kissimmee Man Found Safe
Hezekiah Soto-Ramos, reported missing in Kissimmee, has been found safe, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
KUA Names Three Finalists to Fill Board Vacancy
The Kissimmee Utility Authority board recommended three candidates to fill a board vacancy. The City of Kissimmee commission will conduct final interviews in June.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
KUA Launches Summer Smart Squad to Cut Energy Bills
Kissimmee Utility Authority launches Summer Smart Squad to help residents manage energy bills through weekly tips and energy-saving strategies.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
KUA's Summer Smart Squad Shares Energy-Saving Tips
The Kissimmee Utility Authority launches a Summer Smart Squad to share energy-saving tips on social media. The team offers practical strategies including thermostat settings, air filter maintenance, and window treatments.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Finding Missing Kissimmee Teen Adrian Colon-Martinez
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office asks the public to help locate Adrian Colon-Martinez, 17, missing since April 30 from the Club Cortile Circle area in Kissimmee.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sheriff's Office Seeks Help Finding Missing 16-Year-Old and Infant Daughter
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Izairya Eason and her infant daughter Zyloni, last seen near W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. Call 407-348-2222 with tips.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sheriff's Office Warns of Sex Offender in Kissimmee
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified Elihu Jacob Lloyd, a convicted sex offender, as a transient near East Carroll and Lucille streets in Kissimmee.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026