Articles Posted in Osceola County

Three men were arrested Thursday on charges of using a skimming device at a bank ATM in Osceola County, according to deputies. The men, 36, 22, and 38 were arrested during a traffic stop. Investigators said the men were seen removing a skimming device from the ATM. An investigation apparently…

A Walt Disney World worker was arrested Monday afternoon on charges he tried to meet a supposed minor for sex, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The 22-year-old allegedly communicated online with what he thought was an aunt on Craigslist for three days last week about having sexual relations…

A Kissimmee man accused of sexually battering a child has been arrested, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. The man was arrested June 15 and charged with three counts of capital sexual battery. Deputies began their investigation into the man in April after receiving information about alleged sexual abuse.…

The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…

Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…

You want to avoid getting arrested for DUI in Florida on New Year’s Eve and “becoming a statistic.” New Year’s Eve is a holiday that it is both cause for celebrating and relaxing. After the stress of getting ready for Christmas, people usually take this time to enjoy the end…

Florida will have 159 new laws starting Tuesday that address various issues, including college tuition, corporate tax credits, abortions and sex offenders. One of the most prevalent laws is one that aims to protect children and others from dangerous sex offenders. The laws are intended to keep the most violent…

On Wednesday, New Hampshire’s highest court ruled that the state infringed the free speech rights of a man who wished to have “COPSLIE” on his license plate. The state Supreme Court agreed with the arguments of the man in a unanimous decision. The man said he wanted the vanity plate…

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services arrested three people on Friday in connection with alleged illegal telemarketing operations in central Florida. According to the agency, an investigation into three companies following a series of consumer complaints revealed the businesses were operating illegally. The owners of the three telemarking…

A 32-year-old former Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime lab analyst was arrested Tuesday on charges of grand theft, 12 counts of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and nine counts of trafficking illegal drugs. Investigators allege the man replaced prescription pain pills with over-the-counter medications while processing drug cases. The former…