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Richard Ferguson, 70, was convicted in November 2023 after prosecutors said he allowed his son Ri’Shard Ferguson, then 15, to drive a family car; the son crashed into another vehicle on Sept. 3, 2023, killing four people. (File Photo)

Richard Ferguson, 70, was convicted in November 2023 after prosecutors said he allowed his son Ri’Shard Ferguson, then 15, to drive a family car; the son crashed into another vehicle on Sept. 3, 2023, killing four people. (File Photo)

Father of teen who caused deadly 2023 Poinciana crash sentenced to 37 years in prison

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The father of the teen driver who ran a stop sign in Poinciana that killed three children ages 1 to 11 and their grandmother was sentenced Wednesday to 37 years in prison on four charges of manslaughter.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away Tuesday morning at age 84. (Photo/Rainbow/PUSH Coalition)

The Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away Tuesday morning at age 84. (Photo/Rainbow/PUSH Coalition)

Rev. Jesse Jackson, noted civil rights and political trailblazer, passes away

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the U.S.'s civil right movement over the last 50 years, passed away early Tuesday at the age of 84, his family has confirmed.Jackson, who walked in the path of the Rev. Martin Luther King and served as a mentor to others like Rev.
Marlon Zetino, DOB 7-9-1970

Marlon Zetino, DOB 7-9-1970

Arrest made in Saturday night attempted murder

News Staff
Sunday, February 15, 2026
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man it says shot multiple people at a home just east of Orange Blossom Trail late Saturday night as detectives continue to investigate.
Smoke from a fire along Southport Road south of Lake Tohopekaliga could be clearly seen from Canoe Creek Road to the east. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Smoke from a fire along Southport Road south of Lake Tohopekaliga could be clearly seen from Canoe Creek Road to the east. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Fire officials working to contain 2 Osceola fires

Ken Jackson
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Osceola fire officials are working Sunday to contain two brush fires and protect nearby structures.A smaller brush fire broke out around 2 p.m. in the vicinity of Southport Road on the south side of Lake Tohopekaliga.
St. Cloud Police Chief Doug Goerke swears in Capt. Denise Roberts to be the agency's first female Deputy Chief at a City Hall ceremony Friday. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

St. Cloud Police Chief Doug Goerke swears in Capt. Denise Roberts to be the agency's first female Deputy Chief at a City Hall ceremony Friday. (Photo/St. Cloud Police)

Denise Roberts sworn in as St. Cloud Police's first female Deputy Chief

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
Denise Roberts, who has risen through the ranks during a nearly 25-year career with the St. Cloud Police Department, officially became the outfit's first female deputy chief when she was sworn to the post Friday at St. Cloud City Hall.Roberts fills the role of retiring Deputy Chief Kirk Zilke.
Mahkyle Ferreiras, who turned 18 on Jan. 2, was arrested and charged with four counts of possession of photos or video of sexual performance by a child and unlawful use of a two-way communication device Thursday. (Photo/Osceola County Jail)

Mahkyle Ferreiras, who turned 18 on Jan. 2, was arrested and charged with four counts of possession of photos or video of sexual performance by a child and unlawful use of a two-way communication device Thursday. (Photo/Osceola County Jail)

Kissimmee man, 18, charged with seeking, downloading child porn

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
A Kissimmee man was arrested Thursday as investigators shared a familiar story of late — receiving a tip from a national database of an individual possessing child sexual abuse material.Mahkyle Ferreiras, who turned 18 on Jan.
Efren Berumen, 42, was taken into custody on Feb. 7 in Osceola County for charges of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl. (Photo/Osceola County Jail)

Efren Berumen, 42, was taken into custody on Feb. 7 in Osceola County for charges of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl. (Photo/Osceola County Jail)

FDLE arrests Kissimmee man, final fugitive in drug trafficking case

Staff Report
Friday, February 13, 2026
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Kissimmee man, the final outstanding suspect in Operation 13 Tiers, a multi‑year drug‑trafficking investigation targeting members of the SUR 13 criminal gang.Efren Berumen, 42, was taken into custody on Feb.
House Appropriations Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, speak to reporters after finalizing budget talks on Friday. (Photo/Jim Turner, News Service of Florida)

House Appropriations Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Trinity, speak to reporters after finalizing budget talks on Friday. (Photo/Jim Turner, News Service of Florida)

State Senate delays budget while House releases theirs

News Service Of Florida
Friday, February 13, 2026
By Gray RohrerNews Service of FloridaLet the budget battle begin. Hours after the State Senate announced it would delay the release of its budget to align its timing with the House, the House unveiled its spending plan. The $113.
Since 2026 is not a leap year and the months both start on a Sunday, February and March 2026 each have a Friday the 13th. (Graphic/Freepik)

Since 2026 is not a leap year and the months both start on a Sunday, February and March 2026 each have a Friday the 13th. (Graphic/Freepik)

Friday the 13th: Love’s final hurdle, or superstition?

Emely Albelo
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Across the globe on Friday, millions will be treading a little more carefully, checking their mirrors twice, and perhaps holding their breath.This isn’t just any Friday the 13th; it is the first of a rare triple threat, and it arrives with a uniquely romantic—or rather, ominous—twist.
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