Former Sumter County superintendent accused of years of misconduct, falsifying student data

The former superintendent and assistant superintendent of Sumter County Schools are facing serious allegations of misconduct following the release of a report by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Bunnell woman taken down by deputies after allegedly wielding knives, making threats

A Bunnell woman was taken down by deputies after she allegedly assaulted a man before then threatening both him and law enforcement officers verbally and with knives.

84-year-old Orange County deadly hit-and-run suspect facing additional charges, troopers say

An 84-year-old woman who was arrested after fleeing the scene of a deadly Orange County crash in May is now facing upgraded charges after the pedestrian died on Friday, troopers say.

2 Deltona teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face: deputies

Two 17-year-olds from Deltona have been arrested on weapons charges related to a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the parking lot of High Sense Smoke Shop, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Luigi Mangione had diary where he wrote about plans to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO

Prosecutors say, to Mangione, Thompson and UnitedHealthcare were symbols of the healthcare industry and what the 27-year-old considered a deadly greed-fueled cartel.

Photo of bomb threat found on Allegiant flight at PIE released, FBI continues search for suspect

More than a month after an Allegiant Airlines flight attendant found a bomb threat just before taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, the FBI is continuing to search for the person responsible. 

Marcos Lopez arrested: What happens if he's fired as Osceola County Sheriff?

Despite the suspension of Sheriff Marcos Lopez, no special election will be held unless he is formally removed from office, according to the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections office.

What gambling is legal and illegal in Florida?

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday on racketeering and conspiracy charges tied to an illegal gambling operation. Gambling is largely restricted in Florida due to the state's constitutional and legislative framework. What gambling is legal and illegal in Florida?

Video: Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested

New video released by Homeland Security Tampa shows Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was handcuffed and placed under arrest Thursday morning. 

What is racketeering? Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested on related charges

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was suspended from his position and arrested on racketeering charges Thursday morning, according to officials. Here's what we know about racketeering.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez mug shot

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, allegedly connected to an illegal gambling operation.

Who is Christopher Blackmon? Appointed Osceola County sheriff amid Marcos Lopez arrest, suspension

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested on racketeering charges, officials say

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering and suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning, according to officials.