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Endorsement: Ashton, Jackson for circuit judgeships in Orange/Osceola
Hearings that drive knives into the hearts of families. Lawsuits where the fate of an entrepreneur’s beloved business hangs in the balance. Criminal cases where a defendant faces incarceration for years, maybe life — or death in Florida’s execution chamber. These are among the types of cases circuit judges preside over, toiling in one of the toughest, most demanding jobs state government has ...
Stephan Sterns' jail emails reveal others involved in Madeline Soto case: 'I am disgusted that she is free'
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - New documents obtained by FOX 35 in the Madeline Soto homicide case reveal that the family of murder suspect Stephan Sterns believes others were involved in the teen's disappearance and death. The 64-page file from the State Attorney's Office includes dozens of emails sent to and...
Dubbed ‘toxic,’ top candidate for Orange-Osceola public defender was forced to quit the office she wants to lead
A top candidate for Orange-Osceola public defender was forced to resign in 2019 from the office she now hopes to lead, branded as “toxic” after she made inappropriate comments about her supervisor and colleagues. In an interview this week with the Orlando Sentinel, Melissa Vickers, once the No. 2 administrator in the public defender’s office, apologized for her expletive-laden remarks against ...
Soto case: ‘White Nissan’ that drove to area where girl’s body dumped belonged to mother
Hours after police said Stephan Sterns dumped 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body in a rural part of Osceola County, records show a white Nissan traveled the exact same path Sterns’ car took from the apartment complex where Soto was killed to the area near the dump site.
New evidence shows 2 cars drove to where 13-year-old Madeline Soto was dumped in Osceola County
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — New evidence shows two cars drove to the place where the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto was dumped in Osceola County. Both of those cars came from the apartment complex where the teen lived with her mom and the man accused of killing her. A...
Meet the Candidates: St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce’s Politics in the Barn Comes to OHP July 24
The St. Cloud Greater Osceola County Chamber of Commerce’ Politics in the Barn event will take place at Osceola Heritage Park Event Center in Kissimmee on Wednesday July 24 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. This event provides a unique opportunity for residents to meet and greet local candidates running in the 2024 election in and around Osceola County.
Osceola County Schedules Inclusive Opioid Task Force Meeting in Kissimmee to Combat Epidemic
In a move to address the ongoing opioid crisis, Osceola County has scheduled a meeting of its Opioid Task Force for July 18, an event set to take place at the County Housing and Community Services Department in Kissimmee. The public meeting, running from 10 am to 11:30 am, will likely cover strategies and initiatives aimed at curbing the opioid epidemic that continues to grip communities across the nation, according to an Osceola County press release.
Tragedy Near Disney World: Drug-Related Incident Leads to Police Shootout with Multiple Casualties
A tragic shooting took place a few days ago due to drugs just outside of the Walt Disney World Resort Parks. Here’s what we know. Tragic Incident Leads To Several Deaths Outside of the Disney World Parks. According to WFLA News Channel 8 and WFTV, two people were killed,...
‘Something magical that happens:’ The equine-assisted therapy program in Osceola helping veterans
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Spending time with animals has been shown to be beneficial for both our physical and mental health. But it’s not just cats and dogs that can reduce stress. This week’s Getting Results Award segment takes us to an equine-assisted therapy program getting results for...
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