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According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Alberto “AJ” Jose Castaner Jr. posed as an 11-year-old boy to engage in online messaging with a girl after delivering food to her home.

According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Alberto “AJ” Jose Castaner Jr. posed as an 11-year-old boy to engage in online messaging with a girl after delivering food to her home.

Osceola Response Team worker arrested in child exploitation sting

Kristin Hurst
Friday, September 26, 2025
A 21-year-old Kissimmee man has been arrested on multiple child-exploitation charges after deputies say he first tried to groom a 10-year-old girl while delivering food for the Osceola Response Team, a nonprofit that provides community relief and disaster-response services.
A 41-year-old Kissimmee man and his passenger died early Friday morning when the Lamborghini Huracan he was driving rear ended another car on the Beachline Expressway, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

A 41-year-old Kissimmee man and his passenger died early Friday morning when the Lamborghini Huracan he was driving rear ended another car on the Beachline Expressway, Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Kissimmee man among two killed in Friday morning Beachline Expwy. crash, FHP reports

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
A 41-year-old Kissimmee man and his passenger died early Friday morning when the Lamborghini Huracan he was driving rear ended another car on the Beachline Expressway, Florida Highway Patrol reports.According to FHP's investigation, the crash occurred just after 2:15 a.m.
Jose Gabriel Astacio, arrested in connection to a road rage incident in Poinciana Tuesday.

Jose Gabriel Astacio, arrested in connection to a road rage incident in Poinciana Tuesday.

Arrest made in Tuesday's Poinciana road rage shooting

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office announced its made an arrest in a road rage-induced shooting Tuesday afternoon along Cypress Parkway.Detectives had to go to the Miami area, but 30-year-old Josue Gabriel Astacio is now off the streets.
The NHC began advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, located near the southeast coast of Cuba, at 5 p.m. Friday.

The NHC began advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, located near the southeast coast of Cuba, at 5 p.m. Friday.

Nine's got Potential — Imelda-to-be bears watching for Florida

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect for the Bahamas as a disturbance the National Hurricane Center expects to develop is expected to move north and parallel the Florida coast through the weekend into early next week.
Marcos Lopez is now scheduled for trial on his racketeering charges during the Oct. 20 court docket.

Marcos Lopez is now scheduled for trial on his racketeering charges during the Oct. 20 court docket.

Marcos Lopez has trial date— if case gets there

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is scheduled for trial during a two-week docket term that begins Oct. 20 in Lake County.That’s if the case regarding his three felony racketeering charges makes it that far.
According to Weiss Ratings, following 2024 major hurricanes Helene and Milton, insurance corporations have closed almost 47% of claims without payment. This is leading to Floridians aggressively fighting back to get the money they are owed after faithfully paying their premiums. PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

According to Weiss Ratings, following 2024 major hurricanes Helene and Milton, insurance corporations have closed almost 47% of claims without payment. This is leading to Floridians aggressively fighting back to get the money they are owed after faithfully paying their premiums. PHOTO/METRO CREATIVE

New study: Florida property insurers denying claims

Emely Albelo
Thursday, September 25, 2025
A new report reveals that Florida’s insurance industry is profiting immensely from recent policy changes, even as those same changes harm policyholders and lead to a surge in lawsuits.
2026 Osceola graduation dates, times set (File Photo)

2026 Osceola graduation dates, times set (File Photo)

IN THE NEWS — 2026 graduation dates, more affordable housing opens, tool to help Four Corners residents, St. Cloud Parks & Rec honored, and more

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
2026 Osceola graduation dates, times setThe Class of 2026 will walk the stage and let graduation caps fly the week of May 18. The School District of Osceola County has scheduled commencements for the following days and times:May 18: Osceola County School for the Arts, at OCSA, 6 p.m.
Veterans Voice — Sept. 25, 2025

Veterans Voice — Sept. 25, 2025

Veteran’s Voice — Hey vets: watch out for VA overpayment scams

Terry Lloyd
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Scammers, unfortunately, can be some of the most creative people on the planet, and they seem to watch the headlines for new ideas for their criminal activity. Upon hearing of cases of VA overpayment to veterans, new scams involving bogus overpayment notifications are on the rise.
The B.A.S.S. pro fishing tour is opening its Open, college and high school series 2026 schedules on the Kissimmee chain, the tour has announced.

The B.A.S.S. pro fishing tour is opening its Open, college and high school series 2026 schedules on the Kissimmee chain, the tour has announced.

B.A.S.S. ‘26 Open and College schedules start in Kissimmee

Ken Jackson
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The B.A.S.S. pro fishing tour is opening its Open series 2026 schedule on the Kissimmee chain, the tour has announced.Meanwhile, the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series and Junior and High School series will also come to Lake Tohopekaliga to start those seasons.
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