21-year-old arrested for deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred Wednesday in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred Wednesday in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
State files motion to revoke bond for co-defendant in investigation into suspended sheriff
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has spent a full week in the Lake County Jail, where he remains the only one of five individuals listed in a criminal complaint still behind bars in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to a Kissimmee nightclub.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has spent a full week in the Lake County Jail, where he remains the only one of five individuals listed in a criminal complaint still behind bars in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to a Kissimmee nightclub.
2 Osceola County immigrants return to Florida after 'unjust' ICE deportation
Two immigrants from Osceola County have returned to their home in Florida after what The Aroyo Law Firm is calling an “unjust detainment and transfer" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a deportation facility in Texas.
Two immigrants from Osceola County have returned to their home in Florida after what The Aroyo Law Firm is calling an “unjust detainment and transfer" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a deportation facility in Texas.
Osceola County hit-and-run crash
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a crash in an Osceola County neighborhood. Investigators are searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash who fled the scene. There is currently roadblock for both directions on Florida Parkway at Birchwood Circle.
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a crash in an Osceola County neighborhood. Investigators are searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash who fled the scene. There is currently roadblock for both directions on Florida Parkway at Birchwood Circle.
Woman killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, troopers say.
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, troopers say.
Sheldon Wetherholt appears in court
A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Wetherholt, 58, appeared in court on Wednesday morning. At the hearing, a judge set his bond at $100,000 and ordered him to run over any firearms, as well as be fitted with a GPS monitor.
A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Wetherholt, 58, appeared in court on Wednesday morning. At the hearing, a judge set his bond at $100,000 and ordered him to run over any firearms, as well as be fitted with a GPS monitor.
Third co-defendant tied to ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez's illegal gambling scheme released on bond
A third co-defendant accused of racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has been released from jail.
A third co-defendant accused of racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an alleged illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has been released from jail.
Osceola County man arrested after machete attack outside Circle K
A man was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking another man with a machete during an argument outside a Circle K in Osceola County, deputies said.
A man was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking another man with a machete during an argument outside a Circle K in Osceola County, deputies said.
Former Sheriff Marcos Lopez court hearing canceled
Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's court hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 has been canceled, according to court documents.
Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's court hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 has been canceled, according to court documents.
Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez motions to reduce $1M bond: court records
The former sheriff of Osceola County, Marcos Lopez, has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Lake County, as per court records.
The former sheriff of Osceola County, Marcos Lopez, has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Lake County, as per court records.
'Justice will be served': Woman arrested in connection to suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez posts bail
Sharon Fedrick, one of the two people arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, posted bail Monday night.
Sharon Fedrick, one of the two people arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, posted bail Monday night.
Executive leader at Osceola County Sheriff's Office terminated, officials say
The online profile for Osceola County Sheriff's Office Executive Director Nirva Rodriguez has been removed from the agency's website. On Monday, the sheriff's office confirmed that she has been terminated, though no additional details about her dismissal have been released.
The online profile for Osceola County Sheriff's Office Executive Director Nirva Rodriguez has been removed from the agency's website. On Monday, the sheriff's office confirmed that she has been terminated, though no additional details about her dismissal have been released.
Bicyclist killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash; search for driver underway
A man riding a bicycle was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles at an intersection in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man riding a bicycle was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles at an intersection in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Executive leader removed from sheriff's website
The online profile for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office Executive Director Nirva Rodriguez has been removed from the sheriff's office website. Right now, there is no indication Rodriguez under any sort of investigation or part of the alleged illegal gambling scheme Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested in on Thursday.
The online profile for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office Executive Director Nirva Rodriguez has been removed from the sheriff's office website. Right now, there is no indication Rodriguez under any sort of investigation or part of the alleged illegal gambling scheme Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested in on Thursday.
Waiting for suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez to bond out
FOX 35's Manny Martinez is live at the Lake County Jail, where reporters are lined up waiting to see if and when suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will walk out. Lopez formally pleaded not guilty to federal charges of racketeering and conspiracy on Friday morning, allegedly connected to an illegal gambling operation. Lopez was granted bond, though it was set at $1 million ($500,000 for each charge).
FOX 35's Manny Martinez is live at the Lake County Jail, where reporters are lined up waiting to see if and when suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will walk out. Lopez formally pleaded not guilty to federal charges of racketeering and conspiracy on Friday morning, allegedly connected to an illegal gambling operation. Lopez was granted bond, though it was set at $1 million ($500,000 for each charge).
Marcos Lopez arrest: 2 arrested in connection to case, search for 2 still on
Two people have been arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Authorities are continuing to search for two others who they believe were involved in the major years-long illegal gambling operation.
Two people have been arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Authorities are continuing to search for two others who they believe were involved in the major years-long illegal gambling operation.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez given $1M bond in illegal gambling, racketeering case
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.
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.
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.
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?
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?