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Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Osceola County
Clearwater Medical Call: What We Know So Far
A Clearwater medical emergency prompted a police response late Wednesday night, with dispatch records showing repeated medical calls at the same address but no further confirmed details yet.
Medical Emergency Draws Emergency Response to Clearwater Late Wednesday Night
Clearwater emergency crews responded to a medical emergency late Wednesday night, with fire-rescue and police units dispatched.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Nassau County Urges Residents to Prepare for Coastal Flooding
Nassau County Emergency Management warns residents to prepare for coastal flooding and avoid contaminated floodwaters.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Pasco County Removes 280 Tons of Trash in West Pasco Cleanup
Pasco County removed 280 tons of trash from West Pasco neighborhoods, with the Moon Lake area accounting for the majority of the debris collected during the recent county cleanup effort.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Gabriel Angel Sandoval Located Safe
Gabriel Angel Sandoval, previously reported missing, has been located safe, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Saint Cloud Posts Annual Financial Reports Online
Saint Cloud residents can now review the city's audited financial reports for the past eight fiscal years online.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Saint Cloud Opens Financial Records for Public Review
Saint Cloud released audited financial reports for fiscal years 2017-2018 through 2024-2025, available for public review.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Registered Sex Offender Lives in Kissimmee
Joseph Monroe Brashear, a registered sex offender with convictions related to child exploitation, resides at 2412 Sabra Ct. in Kissimmee.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Osceola County Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Missing 16-Year-Old
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Joeliz Anette Irizarry, missing from Kissimmee since going missing near Anibal Street.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
15-Year-Old Missing from Kissimmee; Sheriff Seeks Public Help
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for 15-year-old Demarie Spoonhour-Pizarro, missing from the Kissimmee area. Anyone with information should call 407-348-2222.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Sheriff Seeks Public Help Finding Missing 16-Year-Old Girl in Kissimmee
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help locating 16-year-old Shayira Nadine Farmer, missing from the Anibal Street area in Kissimmee.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
St. Cloud Voters to Decide on Property Tax Exemption Increase
Saint Cloud voters will decide in November on a proposal to raise the homestead property tax exemption to $150,000, rising to $250,000 in 2028.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Missing Kissimmee Man Found Safe
Hezekiah Soto-Ramos, reported missing in Kissimmee, has been found safe, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Saint Cloud Completes Cleanup of Former 10th Street Power Plant
Saint Cloud completed environmental remediation of its former 10th Street power plant site in April after a partnership with Orlando Utilities Commission. The city will monitor groundwater for several months before deciding on future use.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026