Historic First Meeting of Commuter Rail Commission

Osceola County, Florida – The newly formed Commuter Rail Commission held its first meeting recently to begin planning for the implementation of the commuter rail system in Central Florida. The first order of business was to elect officers:
Chairman – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
Vice Chairman – Orange County Richard Crotty
Secretary – Seminole County Commissioner Carlton [...]

Four Suspects Arrested and $111,000 Recovered

Osceola County - On August 30 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Osceola County Investigative Bureau (OCIB) agents, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents arrested four suspects and recovered over $111,000 dollars in cash during a reverse drug operation that occurred in the parking lot at Walmart, 4444 W. [...]

DUI Saturation Patrol Set for September 1

Osceola County * The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting four DUI saturation patrols September 1 as part of the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest campaign. The patrols will be from 7:00 pm. to 3:00 a.m. in all areas of the county.
The Safety and DUI Sobriety Checkpoint originally scheduled for this [...]

USO Operation Care Package Benefit Ride

The 3rd Annual USO Operation Care Package Benefit Ride is scheduled for Sunday, September 9, 2007. The 95-mile ride through Osceola County begins at 8:00 a.m. at Osceola Heritage Park’s KVLS Pavilion and concludes at 10:30 a.m. with a lunch and silent auction. The cost to participate is $25 per person. All proceeds benefit [...]

Father Arrested for Violating Solicitation Laws

Osceola County * Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony Albertson (DOB 4/9/65) for unlawfully soliciting for a local charity. Several businesses along West 192 called the Sheriff’s Office to report Albertson and his 12-year-old son were asking businesses, citizens and visitors along the tourism corridor for donations to benefit MDA, Multiple Dystrophy Association. Detectives [...]

Osceola County Offices, Courthouse and Landfill Closed for Labor Day

Osceola County, Florida – In observance of Labor Day, Osceola County Administration offices and the Osceola County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 3rd.
The Bass Road Landfill will be closed Saturday, September 1 and Monday, September 3, 2007. Regular garbage collection will continue uninterrupted.
County offices, the Courthouse and the landfill will re-open on [...]

Safety and DUI Sobriety Checkpoint Cancelled

Osceola County * The Safety and DUI Sobriety Checkpoint originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed. We will notify the public when a new date and time have been selected.

YMCA Open House

Grand Opening
Join the celebration for the Ribbon-Cutting and grand opening of the new Poinciana YMCA. The ceremony will take place across from the Poinciana Community Center.
Saturday, September 15, 2007 11:00 AM

Safety and DUI Sobriety Checkpoint This Weekend

Osceola County * Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a Safety and DUI Sobriety Checkpoint this weekend on September 1 in Osceola County. This operation is in conjunction with the statewide You Drink & Drive. You Lose Campaign.
Motorists approaching the checkpoint will see informational signs advising them that a sobriety checkpoint is ahead. Once [...]

Deputies Recover Stolen Trailer and Arrest Suspects for Grand Theft

Osceola County*On August 29 at approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Community Response Team were conducting survelliance on various construction sites near Westside Boulevard in Kissimmee. Deputies observed a brown Dodge pick up truck with a white box trailer leave the Paradise Palms construction site and conducted a traffic stop. Deputies [...]