WATCH LIVE at 1:30 p.m.: Plea negotiation conference for former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 1:30 p.m.: Plea negotiation conference for former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos LopezPressure on Marcos Lopez has likely grown recently after five of his co-defendants struck plea deals with prosecutors, including his estranged wife.
Texts, ‘🎰🎰=💰’ emojis link suspended Osceola sheriff Marcos Lopez to gambling operation, prosecutors allege
Read full article: Texts, ‘🎰🎰=💰’ emojis link suspended Osceola sheriff Marcos Lopez to gambling operation, prosecutors allegeText messages sent by suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez, including one featuring emojis of slot machines and a money bag, link him to a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation, authorities allege in newly released court records.
Marcos Lopez’s wife remains in jail on $400K bond, faces racketeering charges
Read full article: Marcos Lopez’s wife remains in jail on $400K bond, faces racketeering chargesThe wife of embattled former Osceola County Sheriff Marcoz Lopez was arrested on Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations.
Court hearing for Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez canceled
Read full article: Court hearing for Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez canceledFormer Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was scheduled to have a motion hearing on Wednesday, according to the Lake County clerk of courts website. But that hearing is now canceled.
‘We sold a lot:’ St. Cloud restaurant mocks former Sheriff Lopez with new menu item
Read full article: ‘We sold a lot:’ St. Cloud restaurant mocks former Sheriff Lopez with new menu itemCharged with two felony counts of racketeering and facing a prolonged suspension from his position as Osceola County Sheriff, Marcos Lopez has more pressing challenges than having become the source of mockery on social media.
Who is Marcos Lopez, Osceola County sheriff arrested in gambling, corruption case?
Read full article: Who is Marcos Lopez, Osceola County sheriff arrested in gambling, corruption case?In his time in office, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez implemented a number of public safety upgrades and sought to expand the agency’s relationship with the community. He also proved to be a controversial figure at times.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program
Read full article: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant programMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill into law to make Maryland the first state to use money collected from a surcharge on insurance plans sold under the Affordable Care Act to pay for an abortion grant program.
Florida House bill would block Citizens from insuring condos if condo groups don’t get milestone inspections done
Read full article: Florida House bill would block Citizens from insuring condos if condo groups don’t get milestone inspections doneA House panel on Tuesday unanimously signed off on a proposal that would make further changes to condominium safety laws requiring inspections of older buildings and adequate reserves for repairs.
Math gets an assist from the Orlando Magic in this Orange County teacher’s class
Read full article: Math gets an assist from the Orlando Magic in this Orange County teacher’s classAn Orange County Public Schools math teacher is turning learning into a slam dunk by combining her two passions: education and basketball. Jennifer Lopez teaches fourth grade at Stonewyck Elementary School and has developed what she calls “Magic Math.”
Osceola sheriff’s ‘untruthful’ statement about Madeline Soto photo lands him on Brady List. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Osceola sheriff’s ‘untruthful’ statement about Madeline Soto photo lands him on Brady List. Here’s what that meansIn one of his last acts as Orange-Osceola state attorney, Andrew Bain adds Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez to the Brady List.
‘I’m really hopeful:’ Central Florida restaurants face economic strain amid rising costs
Read full article: ‘I’m really hopeful:’ Central Florida restaurants face economic strain amid rising costsIn a year marked by the closures of beloved restaurants like Kappy's Subs in Maitland, Pom Pom's Teahouse in the Milk District, and Hamburger Mary's Downtown, the Central Florida restaurant scene is facing unprecedented challenges.
Florida woman left baby trapped in back of crashed car, police say
Read full article: Florida woman left baby trapped in back of crashed car, police sayOfficers were able to rescue the child from the car, but the driver was found standing on the sidewalk next to the Jeep, “not attempting to remove him from the overturned vehicle,”
Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his response
Read full article: Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his responseAfter the state attorney threatened to place him on a database dedicated to law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, the Osceola County Sheriff is trying to clear up what he says is a “misinterpretation of a quote” surrounding a controversial crime scene photo posted on social media.
State attorney questions Osceola sheriff’s truthfulness over Madeline Soto crime scene photo
Read full article: State attorney questions Osceola sheriff’s truthfulness over Madeline Soto crime scene photoFour months after Osceola County Sheriff Lopez posted a crime scene photo on Instagram that allegedly showed the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, the state attorney is raising questions about inconsistent statements made by the sheriff during an investigation into the confidential image.
Good Samaritan saves girl from rough surf in Volusia County; mom hopes to find and thank him
Read full article: Good Samaritan saves girl from rough surf in Volusia County; mom hopes to find and thank himNina Lopez is hoping to find the man who she said rescued her 9-year-old daughter from rough waters in Daytona Beach.
The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars
Read full article: The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout starsMonday's Met Gala featured a garden green-tinged carpet and a palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media.
Republican panel's selection to be Rep. Buck's likely replacement is a saving grace for Boebert
Read full article: Republican panel's selection to be Rep. Buck's likely replacement is a saving grace for BoebertA Colorado Republican panel has made a surprising decision, choosing a former mayor, Greg Lopez, to be U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s likely replacement until the November general election, a saving grace for Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress.
Light Orlando partners with local organization to build beds for kids in need
Read full article: Light Orlando partners with local organization to build beds for kids in needLight Orlando and Sleep in Heavenly Peace came together to build beds on Saturday for kids who would otherwise sleep on the floor.
Missing Florida woman found after banging on door of shipping container she was trapped in
Read full article: Missing Florida woman found after banging on door of shipping container she was trapped inA missing Florida woman was found safe after being trapped inside a shipping container, according to law enforcement.
Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo's first album in a decade. She's using it to poke fun at her romantic past
Read full article: Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo's first album in a decade. She's using it to poke fun at her romantic pastThroughout her career, Jennifer Lopez has been praised as an epochal, prolific and hard-working artist.
A Mississippi jury rules officers justified in fatal 2017 shooting after police went to wrong house
Read full article: A Mississippi jury rules officers justified in fatal 2017 shooting after police went to wrong houseA federal jury in Mississippi has rejected a civil lawsuit seeking money damages from two police officers who fatally shot a man while serving a warrant at the wrong house.
Super Bowl ads use celebs, humor, lots of dogs
Read full article: Super Bowl ads use celebs, humor, lots of dogsAdvertisers bet big that viewers were turning to the Super Bowl for a comforting escape, and delivered a series of advertisements that relied on familiar celebrity faces, light humor, and plenty of cuddly dogs.
Reports: Many security lapses led to Texas inmate's escape
Read full article: Reports: Many security lapses led to Texas inmate's escapeTwo reviews of the May escape of a Texas inmate that resulted in the deaths of five people found a multitude of security lapses such as inadequate strip searches and poorly applied restraints helped lead to his getaway.
Jennifer Lopez and 'Halftime' kick off Tribeca Festival
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez and 'Halftime' kick off Tribeca FestivalThe Jennifer Lopez documentary “Halftime” is kicking off the 21st Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, launching the annual New York event with an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer-actor filmed during the tumultuous year she turned 50, co-headlined the Super Bowl and narrowly missed out on an Oscar nomination.
Sheriff’s office pulls resource officers, replaces them with guardians at Osceola charter schools
Read full article: Sheriff’s office pulls resource officers, replaces them with guardians at Osceola charter schoolsOsceola County is taking SROs out of charter schools and replacing them with guardians, certified security guards trained by the sheriff’s office.
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A-Rod/J-Lo out of Mets' bidding amid report Cohen set to buy
Read full article: A-Rod/J-Lo out of Mets' bidding amid report Cohen set to buyFILE - In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Jennifer Lopez, left, and Alex Rodriguez sit courtside during an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers in Miami. Rodriguez and Lopez have retained J.P. Morgan to represent them in raising capital for a possible bid for the New York Mets. The move was first reported by Variety and confirmed to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because it was not announced. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
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DNA on letters among evidence used to indict former Seminole County tax collector, feds say
Read full article: DNA on letters among evidence used to indict former Seminole County tax collector, feds saySEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A memo filed Wednesday in the case against former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg outlines some of the evidence used to arrest him on federal stalking charges, including DNA and fingerprints on letters. [READ: Seminole County tax collector resigns after indictment on federal stalking charges | Former Seminole County Tax Collector accused of making fake IDs with customers’ information]A criminal investigation found the victim did not have any sexual contact with any students. According to the document filed Wednesday, Greenberg used his personal email domain -- @joelgreenberg.net -- to create the fraudulent Twitter profile. [RELATED: Seminole County tax collector accused of stalking political opponent indicted on federal charges | Former Seminole County tax collector pleads not guilty to federal stalking charges]As far as the request for a bill of particulars, Lopez is asking that it be denied because the victim’s name is mentioned 400 times and the school where he works is mentioned 300 times in the documents provided as part of discovery. In the same memo, Lopez also mentions that there is an “unindicted co-conspirator” in the federal stalking case.
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