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.
Interim Osceola County Sheriff: We're going to get back to respect, trust
Christopher Blackmon, a leader at Florida Highway Patrol who was appointed to lead the Osceola County Sheriff's Office after the arrest and suspension of former sheriff Marcos Lopez, said one of his immediate goals is to ensure the agency's deputies and staff – and the community – know that there is not a systemic issue with the law enforcement agency.
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.
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.