Traffic Assigned to Single Lane on Florida Turnpike

As part of the ongoing Boggy Creek Road Bridge reconstruction project, crews will pour a bridge deck on the new eastbound lanes of Boggy Creek Road over the Florida Turnpike at approximately 4:00 a.m. on March 5, 2007.  During that time, traffic will be directed to a single lane on the Turnpike.
For more information, contact [...]

Kissimmee Park Road Lane Switch

As part of the ongoing Kissimmee Park Road reconstruction project, traffic lane switches will take place beginning March 5, 2007. 
Starting at the intersection of  Kissimmee Park Road  (also known as Old Canoe Creek Road) and Neptune Road, traffic will be moved to the new southbound lanes to Kilt Court, switched back to existing northbound lanes [...]

Sheriff Hansell Hosts Community Appreciation Day March 17

Osceola County * Meet Sheriff Bob Hansell at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Annual Community Appreciation Day and Open House on Saturday, March 17, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Administration Complex, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.
Enjoy crime prevention and safety displays, and [...]

Deputies Arrest Wife for Attempted Murder

Osceola County (2/16/2007) * At approximately 6:01 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 5165 Apollo Avenue in Holopaw. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the homeowner who indicated she heard a loud noise and saw a car running over something or someone in her front yard. She went outside to see what had happened and [...]

Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspects Which Leads to Drug Charges

Osceola County  * On February 10 at approximately 5:40 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Ramada Resort, 7470 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with an employee who indicated she witnessed two hotel guests steal lottery tickets behind the deli counter of the [...]

Mounted Patrol Unit Makes First Arrest

Osceola County  * On February 11 at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Osceola County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Unit, on its first assignment since the unit was re-established, was working a detail at the Osceola County Fair.  While patrolling the parking lot area they discovered an unoccupied vehicle with the passenger door open and in plain view [...]

Detectives Investigate Homicide and Arrest Suspect

Osceola County  * On February 9 at approximately 10:13 p.m.., the Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 3805 Jackfish Lane (East Lake Fish Camp) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with several witnesses who indicated two neighbors, who knew each other were in a verbal and physical argument. When the one neighbor, [...]

TECO News from Jay Wheeler

TECO/PATHS is holding an open house for all interested students on Saturday March 24th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the 2007-2008 school year. Please call 407-344-5080 for more information.
Osceola School for the Arts will host an informational meeting for the 2007-2008 school year on Tuesday 2/13/07 at 7:00 PM. Interested students are parents are [...]

News from Jay Wheeler

Lake County School Board member Cindy Barrow has brough this to my attention. Five children from Umatilla High School are homeless.  One extended family member is trying to cover the cost of funeral expenses for three family members who were killed by the tornados. 
Umatilla High School Principal June Dalton will gladly accept donations of cash or gift [...]

Search Warrant Uncovers 13.5 Pounds of Marijuana & Cash

Osceola County  * On February 9 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Osceola County Sheriff’s office Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) conducted a search warrant at 124 Tulpan Drive in Kissimmee.  Agents found approximately  13.5 pounds of marijuana, 14 xanax pills and cocaine in the house.  In addition, agents seized over $5,700 in cash. The resident, Victoria [...]