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.
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.
Widow of slain Leesburg clerk still seeking answers 1 year after husband's killing
A year after her husband was gunned down during a robbery at a Leesburg convenience store, Monique Shihadeh says the pain is still raw — and justice still feels far away.
Kissimmee armed robbery suspect arrested in SWAT raid
A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Checkers restaurant was arrested Wednesday morning during a search warrant operation at a home in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Kissimmee approves firefighter schedule overhaul, adds property fee to fund plan
The Kissimmee Fire Department is set to become the first in Central Florida to adopt a 24/72 shift schedule, offering firefighters an extra day of rest without a pay cut — a move city officials say will improve morale and retention, though it comes at a cost to property owners.
Osceola deputies searching for missing 16-year-old girl
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen on May 31.
FHP searching for accused driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are continuing to ask the public for help in locating the driver of a deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash that took place more than a month ago. Officials believe the driver may have been in a white Mercedes SUV. New video shows the moments leading up to the incident.
Man arrested for multiple retail thefts in Osceola County, deputies say
A man has been arrested after he committed multiple reported retail thefts in Osceola County and admitted to selling the stolen merchandise for profit, deputies say.
Troopers search for driver in deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are continuing to ask the public for help in locating the driver of a deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash that took place more than a month ago.
Car swerves off the road while on Florida Turnpike
While driving along Florida's Turnpike and tracking severe weather in the FOX 35 Thunder Truck, FOX 35's Nick Culotta witnessed a car swerve off the road near Exit 244 in the St. Cloud area. Culotta checked on the family following the incident and said that thankfully all four people in the car were safe and avoided an accident.
Storm batters St. Cloud with 60 MPH winds, uprooting trees and damaging homes
Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts battered St. Cloud, Florida, on Thursday night, tearing roofs and toppling trees.
Damage, debris after storms in St. Cloud
FOX 35's Morgan Parrish tours the damage left behind by strong storms in St. Cloud.
Man dies after car crashes into Kissimmee pond, troopers say
A man was killed in a crash in Osceola County after his car went into a retention pond on Friday morning, according to troopers.
Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.