Osceola firefighters burned when something went wrong with grill

Osceola firefighters burned while cooking dinner at Poinciana station
Deputy chief: Something went wrong with grill

Susan Jacobson

Sentinel Staff Writer

10:27 p.m. EDT, October 2, 2009


Two Osceola County firefighters are recovering tonight after being burned while cooking dinner on a grill at their station, officials said.

The men, whose names were not released, were grilling outside Station 65 on Cypress Parkway in Poinciana about 6 p.m., Deputy Chief Danny McAvoy said. They had to leave to respond to a call. First, though, something "popped," causing a burst of fire, he said.

The men were burned on the face, chest and arms. Paramedics treated them while they were waiting to be flown by medical helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Both were treated and released but won't be back at work right away.

"They're burned pretty good," McAvoy said.

The state Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause. But McAvoy said the flare-up was not caused by a propane tank exploding.
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Osceola firefighters burned

Osceola man accused of murdering his 5-year-old son

This is a case of a 5 year old boy who didn't want to eat his breakfast. A "woman" if you want to use the word, beat him with a belt according to the report. When the 5 year old hit the woman, his father kicked him to death. A 5 year old boy is dead because he didn't want to eat his breakfast!

When we read appalling accounts like this it makes us all wonder what kind of people do things like this. What we tend to not think about is that the life of the child must have been hell all along.

Osceola man accused of murdering his 5-year-old son
Records show father, his girlfriend beat the child.

Walter Pacheco and Sarah Lundy

Sentinel Staff Writers

Five-year-old Kenyon Jeriel Ortiz didn't want to eat his breakfast Friday.

The boy's childish act angered his father's girlfriend, Frances Marie Rodriguez, who swatted him with a belt, investigators said.

Kenyon responded by hitting her back.

Melvin Ortiz wasn't going to let his son's behavior stand. He beat and kicked the child -- so hard the boy died hours later, according to authorities.

Now Ortiz, 28, is charged with murder and Rodriguez, 24, is charged with child neglect and battery. The Poinciana couple were arrested Tuesday and appeared in Osceola County Court on Wednesday.
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Osceola County FL:Biker rally opposes violence

Biker rally opposes violence
Mark Pino Sentinel Staff Writer
October 19, 2008
OSCEOLA COUNTY - Sheriff Bob Hansell and County Commissioner John Quiones lined up with bikers last week in front of the Osceola County Courthouse to publicize a Bikers Against Domestic Violence motorcycle ride on Oct. 26 that will be part of Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Osceola County. A call to bikers to make a public statement against domestic violence, the event will start at 10 a.m. in Poinciana and make its way to Osceola Heritage Park. Proceeds will benefit Help Now of Osceola, which provides shelter and counseling for victims of domestic abuse. Riders can register the day of the event starting at 8 a.m. For details: 407-414-2473.
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Osceola County FL bikers ride for USO

Bikers' benefit will help troops
Susan Jacobson Sentinel Staff Writer
September 12, 2008
OSCEOLA COUNTY - Like riding a motorcycle? The fourth annual USO Operation Care Package benefit ride is Sunday. Bikers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Osceola Heritage Park near Kissimmee and ride 80 miles through Osceola County. The ride ends at noon with lunch, a silent auction and a custom-and-classic motorbike show. This year's ride is dedicated to Jason Burnett, a 20-year-old lance corporal and St. Cloud resident who was killed with three other Marines in May 2006 when their tank plunged off a bridge during a combat patrol in Iraq. The $25 entry fee, plus proceeds from the silent auction, will buy care packages for troops that may include prepaid phone cards, snacks, sunscreen, disposable cameras, toiletries and compact discs. Details: Viola Pearce, 407-556-5000, or visit usobenefitride.com

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