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Osceola detectives say Kevin Westerhold, 51, of Oviedo reportedly exposed himself outside a west Kissimmee vacation residence, and are looking for further victims

Osceola detectives say Kevin Westerhold, 51, of Oviedo reportedly exposed himself outside a west Kissimmee vacation residence, and are looking for further victims

Osceola investigators looking for other victims after repeated reports of man exposing himself at West Kissimmee rental

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is asking if anyone else has had contact with a man arrested in Seminole County who has exposed himself outside a west Kissimmee vacation residence.
Republican lawmakers are trying to revive an effort to create an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage that would apply to workers classified as trainees.

Republican lawmakers are trying to revive an effort to create an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage that would apply to workers classified as trainees.

State GOP lawmakers OK minimum wage change

Jim Turner
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
News Service of Florida — Republican lawmakers are trying to revive an effort to create an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage that would apply to workers classified as trainees.
Lebron Emmanuelle Grooms, DOB 10/30/2005, was arrested Monday after ICAC detectives named him a suspect in an investigation after being notified by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) of an incident regarding an individual file sharing child sexual abuse material and soliciting users online for child sexual abuse material.

Lebron Emmanuelle Grooms, DOB 10/30/2005, was arrested Monday after ICAC detectives named him a suspect in an investigation after being notified by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) of an incident regarding an individual file sharing child sexual abuse material and soliciting users online for child sexual abuse material.

Man at Poinciana residence charged with 41 counts of possession child pornography

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
 The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Poinciana man who detectives say was sharing child sexual abuse material and soliciting users online for child sexual abuse material.
Charles-Edouard Jeune, 32, was taken into custody Monday without incident at the Sheriff’s Office and charged with child abuse, aggravated child abuse and battery on a prisoner with great bodily harm.

Charles-Edouard Jeune, 32, was taken into custody Monday without incident at the Sheriff’s Office and charged with child abuse, aggravated child abuse and battery on a prisoner with great bodily harm.

Juvenile detention guard arrested after physical incident

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Osceola Sheriff’s Office announced it has made an arrest stemming from an altercation at the Kissimmee Youth Academy complex on New Beginnings Road.
Swish from the Osceola Magic is encouraging you, your family, friends or co-workers to become an Education Foundation Bookmark Buddy! (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola County)

Swish from the Osceola Magic is encouraging you, your family, friends or co-workers to become an Education Foundation Bookmark Buddy! (Photo/Education Foundation Osceola County)

Make a difference for a student — become a needed Bookmark Buddy

Staff Report
Monday, January 26, 2026
Do you want to take the opportunity to make a difference, impact or both in the life of an Osceola County elementary school student?The Education Foundation of Osceola County is offering that chance through its “Bookmark Buddies” mentoring program.
As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters in November.

As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters in November.

Property tax proposals moving forward in Legislature

Jim Turner
Sunday, January 25, 2026
News Service of Florida: As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters.
Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain. (Photo/Colin Hackney, News Service of Florida)

Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain. (Photo/Colin Hackney, News Service of Florida)

Senate President Ben Albritton hospitalized after chest pain

Jim Saunders
Sunday, January 25, 2026
WEDNESDAY UPDATE — Albritton was released late Tuesday afternoon from UF Health Shands Hospital and returned to Tallahassee after a health scare that started with chest pain over the weekend.
Kissimmee Police say this man robbed the Fifth Third Bank at Simpson and Fortune Road Friday morning, and are seeking his whereabouts. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Dept.)

Kissimmee Police say this man robbed the Fifth Third Bank at Simpson and Fortune Road Friday morning, and are seeking his whereabouts. (Photo/Kissimmee Police Dept.)

Kissimmee Police seeking Friday morning robbery suspect

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Kissimmee Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Simpson Road bank Friday morning.A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by Crimeline for information leading to an arrest in this case.
This January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.

This January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.

See It, Say It, Stop It: How Osceola County is fighting human trafficking

Emely Albelo
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Modern slavery hides in plain sight, but through vigilance and education this January, the community can weave a safety net that protects the vulnerable and restores human dignity.
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