WEATHERMore sunshine back with us on Wednesday

HOSPITAL CLOSUREOrlando Health cites 'decades of neglect' in decision to shutter Rockledge Hospital

POLITICSU.S. State Department unveils massive overhaul of agency with reduction of staff and bureaus

FSU SHOOTINGSports resume at Florida State after shooting; basebal team hosts Stetson

BURN BANSBurn bans now in effect for Brevard, Seminole, Orange, Volusia and Lake counties

DEATH OF POPE FRANCISPope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

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ORGAN DONOR MONTH

St. Cloud mother Kathleen DeLeonardo honors her son, Anthony, for the gift of life he gave his brother. Following an accident, Anthony was able to gift his kidney to his younger brother, who had been on dialysis for years. (Spectrum News/Jaclyn Harold)

ORGAN DONOR MONTH

ORGAN DONOR MONTH

St. Cloud mother shares grief and gratefulness for organ donations

A single organ donor can save almost 100 people, with organs like the heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, lung, intestine and tissue.

3:08

Osceola County1 hour ago

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

St. Cloud's Michael Ziss practicing his technique with light weights.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

St. Cloud weightlifter finishes his high school career with 6 state titles

Michael Ziss capped off his high school career by winning two more titles at the FHSAA State weightlifting championships.

2:38

Orlando6 hours ago

Construction is underway to reduce backups at John Young Pkwy and Oak St in Kissimmee. (Spectrum News 13/Jerry Hume)

A $3.4 million road project underway at John Young Parkway and Oak Street to improve traffic

Construction is underway at John Young Parkway and Oak Street in Kissimmee.

2:59

Orlando6 days ago

NBA G LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Stockton Kings are presented with the 2024-25 NBA G League championship trophy on Monday night. (Photo Courtesy of NBA G League)

NBA G LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

NBA G LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Stockton outmuscles Osceola to capture NBA G League championship

Stockton took charge in the fourth quarter to win Game 3 of the best-of-three finals series 118-110.

Osceola County1 week ago

Orlando Health (file photo)

More than 60 Central Florida hospitals to participate in a large mass casualty exercise

Exercises will take place at hospitals in Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Lucie, and Volusia counties.

Orlando1 week ago

Dozens of parents and their children rallied in front of Osceola County School District's Administration Building over concerns about the district's new plans for ESE students. (Spectrum News/Brandon Spencer)

Dozens of Osceola parents rally before school board meeting over changes to ESE classes

About 80 parents and their children held a rally to express concerns over new ESE class plans that OCSD discussed in their board meeting Tuesday.

2:57

Osceola County1 week ago

FLUORIDE MEETING

Although the turnout was small, the Toho Water Authority says they are happy to be able to hear how their community feels about the fluoridation process in Osceola County. (Spectrum News 13/Brandon Spencer)

FLUORIDE MEETING

FLUORIDE MEETING

Toho Water Authority holds 1st fluoride meeting in Osceola County

Toho Water Authority worked with Carollo Engineering to share the history and facts about fluoride, including fluoride levels locally.

3:23

Osceola County2 weeks ago

NBA G LEAGUE FINALS

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung will lead the team into the NBA G League playoffs starting Thursday. (Courtesy of Osceola Magic, via X)

NBA G LEAGUE FINALS

NBA G LEAGUE FINALS

Osceola Magic to host Game 1 of NBA G League Finals on Tuesday

Osceola will take on the Stockton Kings in the best-of-three championship series.

Osceola County2 weeks ago

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung will lead the team into the NBA G League Eastern Conference final on Sunday. (Courtesy of Osceola Magic, via X)

Osceola Magic to host NBA G League Eastern Conference final on Sunday

Mac McClung had 33 points to lead Osceola to a 129-114 victory in the semifinals Thursday.

Osceola County2 weeks ago

HOMELESS NUMBERS

President of the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida Martha Are released the Point-in-Time Count 2025 numbers on Friday afternoon. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

HOMELESS NUMBERS

HOMELESS NUMBERS

Central Florida homeless Point-In-Time count reveals 2,781 homeless people in Central Florida

Homeless Services Network CEO Martha Are says much of this year’s focus will be on the growing number of unhoused seniors and youth.

3:10

Orange County2 weeks ago

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS

A 5K race is being held to honor Madeline Soto, who was killed last year. Her mother's boyfriend is accused in her death. (File photo)

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS

Community observes child abuse awareness month with 5k run/walk

In observance of child abuse awareness month, families and advocates will gather later Thursday to honor the life of Madeline Soto.

2:50

Orange County2 weeks ago

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung will lead the team into the NBA G League playoffs starting Thursday. (Courtesy of Osceola Magic, via X)

Osceola Magic to open play in G League playoffs Thursday

Top-seeded Osceola will host the Indiana Mad Ants in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Osceola County2 weeks ago

NEW POLICE CHIEF

Charles Broadway speaks in front of the media before being sworn in as Kissimmee's new police chief. (Spectrum News 13/Brandon Spencer)

NEW POLICE CHIEF

NEW POLICE CHIEF

City of Kissimmee swears in Charles Broadway as new police chief

New Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway hopes to build a new department culture with professionalism, accountability and community trust.

2:57

Osceola County2 weeks ago

Cameron Driggers and Simone Liang go through photos and videos of their recent visit to the Florida Capitol where they testified against Senate Bill 918. (Spectrum News/Maria Serrano)

Bill in the Florida Senate aims to loosen child labor protections

Senate Bill 918 passed its first senate committee this week.

3:43

Orange County3 weeks ago

This sign is posted at the Garden street intersection, one of the intersections slated to be improved in this project. (Nicole Griffin)

Kissimmee gym owner anticipates safety overhaul to Michigan Avenue

The project focuses on a nearly three-mile stretch notorious for accidents.

2:10

Osceola County3 weeks ago

U.S. Department of Education (file photo)

Local leaders uncertain about next steps as Department of Education closes down

Spectrum News spoke with one teacher and a school board member, as we continue to learn new details.

2:51

Orlando1 month ago

HELPING YOUNG ADULTS

The Homeless Services Network was awarded $8.4 million through a HUD grant. (Spectrum News 13/Maria Serrano)

HELPING YOUNG ADULTS

HELPING YOUNG ADULTS

New drop-in center to serve unhoused youth and young adults

It is for those ages 16 to 24 experiencing homelessness. They will now have a dedicated space to seek services.

2:44

Orlando1 month ago

Austin Long, lead advocate at Jones High School is in charge of 25 male students, including Aaron Ford. (Spectrum News/Maria Serrano)

Orlando's 'My Brother’s Keeper' making a difference in the lives of at-risk kids

The group works with at-risk kids at several middle schools, plus Jones and Edgewater High Schools.

2:57

Orlando1 month ago

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office held an immigration town hall at Gateway High School in Kissimmee on Thursday. Their goal was to inform the community about new laws and put certain concerns to rest. (Spectrum News/Brandon Spencer)

Osceola Sheriff’s Office tries to ease immigration law concerns at town hall

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office breaks down their role and process when it comes to Florida's new immigration laws.

2:53

Osceola County1 month ago

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Evelisse Bookhout is a veteran who grew up as an at-risk youth. She says that’s why her heart is for the kids. (Spectrum News/Maria Serrano)

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Nonprofit founded by Central Florida woman fills critical needs in Four Corners community

Evelisse Bookhout says she grew up as an at-risk youth so she started Hands of Hope America to help empower the community.

3:39

Orlando1 month ago

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said law enforcement seized 1.3 kg of fentanyl as part of a three-month investigation. (Associated Press/Cliff Owen, File)

Osceola sheriff says 26 arrested in fentanyl bust

Sheriff Marco Lopez says 1.3 kilograms of fentanyl was seized, making it the largest fentanyl bust ever in Osceola County.

Osceola County1 month ago

Damage across Lake Mary following strong storms Monday morning. (Spectrum News/Joh Ficurilli)

Watches and Warnings across Central Florida

Stay with Klystron 13 to monitor storms in your area.

Orlando1 month ago

Flavio Silva helps his son, Kevin, who was critically injured while riding his bike in August. (Spectrum News/Barry Short)

Father of injured teen says Kissimmee trail crossing needs to be made safer

Kevin Silva, 17, was hit and injured while crossing the Shingle Creek Regional Trail/Kissimmee Trail Loop at Hoagland Boulevard in August.

3:20

Osceola County1 month ago

COLLEGE TUITION

John Urbach, playing Valencia College-themed Monopoly, is excited for the opportunity to earn a college degree for free. (Spectrum News/Nicole Griffin)

COLLEGE TUITION

COLLEGE TUITION

Osceola Prosper sends students to college for free

Osceola Prosper was just renewed by county leaders for another year.

3:11

Osceola County1 month ago

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Meyers Group to redevelop the former Orlando Sun Resort and Spa property as a new mixed-use entertainment district called Ovation. (Courtesy: Meyers Group)

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Osceola County continues discussions on the Ovation mixed-use redevelopment project

The Ovation project would transform the former Orlando Sun Resort and Spa property into a multi-use hotel and entertainment district.

Osceola County1 month ago

BEYOND I-4 ULTIMATE

(Courtesy of FDOT)

BEYOND I-4 ULTIMATE

BEYOND I-4 ULTIMATE

FDOT to close I-4 exits to Sand Lake Road overnight March 2-7

Crews are repaving in the westbound ramp area and moving overhead signs in the eastbound ramp area.

Orange County1 month ago

A highway sign warns drivers of a scam text message that many have received threatening them over unpaid tolls. (Spectrum News)

Officials warn Central Florida drivers about fake toll texts

Right now, there are billboards across our area alerting people to not fall for the text scams.

0:56

Orange County1 month ago

JUSTICE FOR MADDIE

A bench memorial facing the sunset is set to honor Madeline Soto at Lakefront Park in St. Cloud. (Spectrum News 13/Chris Krul)

JUSTICE FOR MADDIE

JUSTICE FOR MADDIE

‘Justice for Maddie’ group fundraising to create a bench plaque memorial in honor of Madeline Soto

Community advocates have been working to get justice for Madeline.

3:25

Orlando1 month ago

IMMIGRATION POLICY

Cecilia Gonzalez Herrera is among those who have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over changes that have been made to TPS protections for Venezuelans. (Spectrum News)

IMMIGRATION POLICY

IMMIGRATION POLICY

UCF student among those suing U.S. government for rolling back TPS protections

The lawsuit argues TPS holders cannot return safely to Venezuela.

2:46

Orange County1 month ago

Investigators say Ross Mack, 10, was last seen in the area of Buckland Court in Kissimmee Thursday. (Photo courtesy of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office)

Missing 10-year-old Osceola County boy found safe

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday evening that Ross Mack had been located.

Osceola County2 months ago

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Alice Eady and Freddie Holcy recall what it was like decades ago when St. Cloud was segregated. (Spectrum News)

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

St. Cloud residents remember life in a sundown town

Alice Eady and Freddie Holcy remember harrowing times while living in what was once considered a sundown town.

2:40

Osceola County2 months ago

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Crews work to widen Poinciana Boulevard to four lanes between Trafalgar Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road. (Spectrum News/Jerry Hume)

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Construction underway to widen busy section of Poinciana Boulevard

A stretch of Poinciana Boulevard between Trafalgar Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road is being widened from two to four lanes.

2:50

Osceola County2 months ago

From seasonal flavors to 40 proof Key Lime Pie, Maw keeps the surprises coming year-round. (Spectrum News/Allison Walker)

5 things to know about Maw’s Mountain Moonshine

Six generations of "moonshiners" open Osceola County attraction.

2:35

Osceola County2 months ago

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Ocala nonprofit 911 Cellphone Bank has repurposed more than 250,000 untraceable phones to help human trafficking and domestic violence survivors. (Spectrum News/Maria Serrano)

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Central Florida survivor says she didn't know she was a sex trafficking victim

Karli Hendrix-Schekotun says her mother started to groom her as a drug dealer and sex worker at a young age.

3:13

Orange County2 months ago

ELECTION POLICY

In Lake County, these are return envelopes that voters use to send their ballots back to the supervisor of elections office. (Spectrum News/Maria Serrano)

ELECTION POLICY

ELECTION POLICY

Local election leaders propose changes to state law regarding vote-by-mail ballots

Officials say vote-by-mail requests have been decreasing.

3:04

Orange County2 months ago

City considers changing cut off from 2 A.M. to 1 A.M

Kissimmee city leaders consider shortening alcohol drinking times downtown

Currently, establishments can serve drinks until 2 a.m., but some are considering bumping that time to 1 a.m.

2:51

Orlando2 months ago

Alice Eady and Freddie Holcy recall what it was like decades ago when St. Cloud was segregated. (Spectrum News/Jeff Allen)

St. Cloud's 1st elected African American councilmember proclaims city is no longer a 'sundown town'

Jennifer Paul was elected as the first African American councilmember in St. Cloud in November 2024.

4:22

Osceola County2 months ago

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

On January 24th, St Cloud's Morgan Van Auken won district titles in the Olympic and Traditional disciplines. She has been a competitive weightlifter since the 9th grade. (Spectrum News/Nick Allen)

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

St. Cloud's Morgan Van Auken has been hooked on competitive weightlifting since the 9th grade

St. Cloud Morgan Van Auken became district champions in both the olympic and traditional weightlifting disciplines in her senior year.

2:04

Osceola County2 months ago

Homeless Orlando residents sit on downtown benches on Jan. 27, 2025. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

Homeless Point-in-Time Count begins in Central Florida this week

More than 300 volunteers have signed up for the count.

2:12

Orlando2 months ago

COLD WEATHER SHELTERS

Cots sit waiting at Iglesia Del Nazareno Casa de Vida in Kissimmee Thursday to provide people in need a safe place to sleep. (Spectrum News/Sasha Teman)

COLD WEATHER SHELTERS

COLD WEATHER SHELTERS

Two cold weather shelters open in Osceola County churches

The maximum capacity for each shelter is 25 people, but county officials are prepared to adjust if the need arises.

2:55

Osceola County2 months ago

Texture and twists delight guests in Kissimmee wanting a New England-inspired feast. (Photo: Allison Walker)

Lobster rolls bring a New England flavor to The Wharf

A few unique twists give them a major flavor boost.

2:43

Osceola County2 months ago

Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump gathered Sunday morning to travel to Washington, D.C. to view the inauguration on Monday. (Photo Courtesy: Joel Rene Davila)

No guarantee for a seat inside, but Central Florida supporters travel to attend Trump's inauguration

A group of local supporters are flocking to Washington, D.C. to see history unfold.

2:21

Orlando3 months ago

WINTER SPRINGS CARJACKING

“These organizations are like spider webs,” said Roger B. Handberg, United States Attorney of the Middle District of Florida. In April 2024, Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas was killed, following a carjacking. (File photo)

WINTER SPRINGS CARJACKING

WINTER SPRINGS CARJACKING

New federal indictment links 2024 Winter Springs carjacking, murder to violent drug trafficking ring

The carjacking was caught on camera. The video eventually led police to the suspects.

2:43

Orlando3 months ago

YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR VOICE

FILE - A man passes an early voting poll site. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR VOICE

YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR VOICE

Latino voters in Florida saw electorate shifts in 2024 elections

In Florida - and Florida alone – Hispanics favored Donald Trump.

3:40

Orlando3 months ago

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen with the Washington Monument, during the 9th Annual Wreath Laying and Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Events to honor the MLK Day holiday across Central Florida

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated with parades and festivals.

Orlando3 months ago

World Drive currently dead ends at Celebration Blvd near I-4. (Jesse Walden, Spectrum News)

Osceola, FDOT looking at possible solutions to clogged roads near Disney

Among the possible moves under consideration are an extension of Celebration Boulevard or a widening of Old Lake Wilson Road.

4:10

Osceola County3 months ago

COLD WEATHER SHELTERS

Cold weather shelters are opening for much of this week in multiple Central Florida counties. (Spectrum News)

COLD WEATHER SHELTERS

COLD WEATHER SHELTERS

Cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida

Volusia will open a shelter Monday through Wednesday, too. Temperatures are expected to dive into the mid-30s.

Florida3 months ago

Congestion is a common problem on I-4 in Osceola County. (Jerry Hume, Spectrum News)

FDOT to add ‘congestion relief lanes’ on I-4 in ChampionsGate in 2025

FDOT plans to add an extra lane in each direction from US-27 to World Drive.

2:29

Osceola County3 months ago

Crush Yard in Kissimmee is the 2nd in the country, with 10 indoor pickleball courts. (Spectrum News/Allison Walker)

5 things to know about Crush Yard pickleball attraction

Pickleball, elevated bar bites, and lounges arrive indoors, all in one place.

2:26

Osceola County3 months ago

Jennifer Mugan says the job isn't about a paycheck, it's her passion. (Spectrum News)

St. Cloud first grade teacher passionate about teaching kids

Jennifer Mugan teaches at BridgePrep Academy of St. Cloud.

1:58

Osceola County3 months ago

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