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UPDATE: Kissimmee Apartment Complex Shooting Leaves Two Dead, One in Custody: Osceola County Sheriffs Investigate Possible Drug-Related Violence
Early Tuesday morning, violence unfolded at the Rapallo apartment complex in Kissimmee, resulting in two fatalities and a community grappling with the aftermath. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired at the complex around 12:30 a.m., discovering a chaotic scene with two males shot, according to WFTV. One victim was pronounced dead on the scene, and another succumbed to injuries after being rushed to the hospital. A third individual, also suffering a gunshot wound, was found in nearby bushes and is now in police custody.
Madeline Soto homicide case: Judge grants delay of Stephan Sterns trial for murder, sex-related charges
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is looking to delay his murder trial that was originally set for next week. Sterns' public defender on Wednesday morning filed a motion to continue because they need more time to prepare for trial, which was previously scheduled for July 16, according to Osceola County court documents. Prosecutors didn't object to moving the trial back, which means Sterns would waive his constitutional right to a speedy trial, the filing said.
Poinciana News — Prepare for the flooding a hurricane could bring
It’s hurricane season—one of the things you may need to know about is potential flooding. Know Your Risks and How to Prepare will be the topic on Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at the Poinciana Library. Presented by Eric Silva-Quintero, from the Osceola County Public Works Department, he will provide important information including how to use County/ FEMA maps, risk mitigation and the importance of flood insurance, even if you don’t live in a designated flood zone. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.
Osceola County deputy arrested on domestic battery, stalking allegations
An Osceola County deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday, accused of domestic battery and myriad other charges — though virtually no official details about what led to it have been released. In addition to domestic battery, Deputy Douglas Ford faces charges of aggravated stalking and 10 counts of accessing a computer system without authority, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the ...
Emotional support Pomeranian named 'BoJack' loses eye after pit bull attack at Kissimmee apartment complex
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - An emotional support dog named BoJack needs surgery after his owners say he was attacked by a pit bull at their Osceola County apartment complex. The 6-year-old Pomeranian now has stitches over its eye after the incident on Sunday. "My wife was walking him; [BoJack] was out...
Stephan Sterns' trial delayed in Madeline Soto murder case
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The man accused ofmurdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto had a court appearance Wednesday where his lawyers asked to delay the trial. Stephan Sterns, 38, is facing a murder charge and 60 counts related to sexual battery of a child. He was arrested soon after Madeline vanished in February 2024, but before her body was found in rural Osceola County on March 1.
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