Pressure on Marcos Lopez has likely grown recently after five of his co-defendants struck plea deals with prosecutors, including his estranged wife.

Robin Severance Lopez pleaded guilty Monday to two charges in the illegal gambling case, weeks before she was supposed to go to trial.

Court documents say an associate of the former Osceola County sheriff, Marcos Lopez, may testify at the illegal gambling trial for Lopez’s estranged wife.

A new trial date was set for the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

The prosecutors overseeing the criminal case against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and his estranged wife appear poised to introduce as evidence recorded jail calls between the defendants, as well as financial records, according to new court filings.

Robin Severance Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, is facing new scrutiny.

An associate of suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez has been charged with money laundering by the same statewide prosecutors handling a case involving a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation.

The defense attorney for suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is seeking a change of venue, pushing to move his criminal trial from Lake County to Osceola County.

A co-defendant in the illegal gambling case involving former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez took a plea deal on Monday. Carol Cote, 31, was adjudicated guilty during a hearing in Lake County. A date for sentencing has not been set yet.

Text 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.

New documents released, including a 255-page affidavit, offer more detail of an illegal gambling probe that involved the arrest of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Osceola County’s newly appointed Sheriff Chris Blackmon anticipates additional charges against individuals within his own department as investigations continue into the administration of former Sheriff Marcos Lopez .

The illegal gambling investigation that led to racketeering charges being filed against Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and five others may involve as many as five Central Florida gaming rooms, newly released court records reveal.

The illegal gambling investigation that led to racketeering charges being filed against Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and five others may involve as many as five Central Florida gaming rooms, newly released court records reveal.

Ying “Kate” Zhang is among at least six defendants facing racketeering charges stemming from an investigation into an unauthorized casino that allegedly generated more than $20 million in illegal proceeds.

On Monday, Lopez’s lawyer filed a motion requesting an immediate hearing to prove she has met the conditions to post bond.

Osceola County says its sheriff’s office will undergo a forensic audit.

One week after former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez bonded out of jail, his estranged wife is due back in court following her arrest on a racketeering charge tied to a sprawling illegal gambling investigation.

A bond hearing Thursday may determine if the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez can bond out of jail on charges in an illegal gambling house case. Documents give a glimpse at Robin Severance Lopez's time as a sheriff's office deputy.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez posted a $1 million bond and left jail Thursday, three weeks after he was arrested in an illegal gambling case.

The wife of embattled former Osceola County Sheriff Marcoz Lopez was arrested on Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations.

Many are wondering when suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will get out from behind bars.

News 6 has obtained newly released documents that show Osceola County deputies raided an alleged casino months before the former sheriff was arrested.

A co-defendant in the racketeering case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested late Tuesday. He has now bonded out of the Lake County jail.

New Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon gave News 6 Community Correspondent Laverne McGee an exclusive interview today on how he is going to deal with the crisis unfolding in the office.

Former 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.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday that it has terminated its executive director just days after former Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested amid a massive investigation involving illegal gambling and public corruption.

Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, accused of being part of a criminal gambling operation, remains in jail.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez faces a judge after being arrested on a charge of racketeering.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez from office, in accordance with state law, and appointed Christopher A. Blackmon to take his place while the case against Lopez plays out.

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.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been arrested in a case involving illegal gambling and public corruption.