‘Did not impact the sentence:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses ‘oversight’ in Orlando jogger attack case
Read full article: ‘Did not impact the sentence:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses ‘oversight’ in Orlando jogger attack caseWorrell said she is holding media availability “to address community concerns and questions” regarding the case and is “keeping with our commitment to full transparency.”
Prosecutor pinned for ‘oversight’ after man accused in Orlando jogging attack takes plea deal
Read full article: Prosecutor pinned for ‘oversight’ after man accused in Orlando jogging attack takes plea dealThe Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office says it’s reviewing what it calls a prosecutor’s “oversight” after a man accused of attacking a jogger near College Park took a plea deal and served no jail time.
Woman takes plea deal in Orlando road rage case amid Florida AG and state attorney controversy
Read full article: Woman takes plea deal in Orlando road rage case amid Florida AG and state attorney controversyA woman has pleaded no contest to an aggravated battery charge in connection with a deadly road rage shooting in Orlando.
Man accused of trying to rape woman on Orange County trail violated bond terms, prosecutor says
Read full article: Man accused of trying to rape woman on Orange County trail violated bond terms, prosecutor saysFollowing the outcry of Orange County’s sheriff and state attorney, prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke the bond of a man whom a judge allowed to bail out of jail after his arrest in a sex-attack case, records show.
Orange-Osceola state attorney says Florida fabricating pretext for her 2nd ‘political removal’
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney says Florida fabricating pretext for her 2nd ‘political removal’Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell sent letters to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding an end to what she calls a campaign of misinformation that “seeks to manufacture a pretext” for suspending her a second time.
Family of man shot by Orange County deputy reaches $1M settlement
Read full article: Family of man shot by Orange County deputy reaches $1M settlementFive years after 21-year-old Salaythis Melvin was shot and killed by an Orange County deputy outside the Florida Mall, his family has reached a $1 million settlement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencing
Read full article: Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencingOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is once again in a back-and-forth with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, this time over the sentencing of a man who shot at his ex-girlfriend in a drive-thru.
Florida state attorney warns drivers as road rage gun incidents rise in Central Florida
Read full article: Florida state attorney warns drivers as road rage gun incidents rise in Central FloridaAfter a string of road rage arrests in Central Florida where drivers were accused of pulling guns on others, Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is urging caution on the roads.
‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticisms
Read full article: ‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticismsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.
‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticisms
Read full article: ‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticismsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.
Florida attorney criticizes Monique Worrell’s prosecution of woman in deadly Orlando road rage shooting
Read full article: Florida attorney criticizes Monique Worrell’s prosecution of woman in deadly Orlando road rage shootingFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is urging the Orange-Osceola state attorney to withdraw the prosecution against a woman charged with murder after a deadly road rage incident, arguing that he believes she acted in self-defense.
DeSantis criticizes on drug crime, Worrell hits back in dueling Orlando news conferences
Read full article: DeSantis criticizes on drug crime, Worrell hits back in dueling Orlando news conferencesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s operations center in Orlando.
Orange-Osceola state attorney speaks out on ‘politicization’ of criminal investigations
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney speaks out on ‘politicization’ of criminal investigationsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell holds a news conference to announce the development of new policies and procedures.
‘Critical step toward saving lives:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses ‘Super Speeder’ crackdown
Read full article: ‘Critical step toward saving lives:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses ‘Super Speeder’ crackdownOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell updates law-enforcement efforts regarding Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law.
State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola state attorneyNearly two years after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, state officials have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of Worrell’s former employees, records obtained by News 6 show.
‘We’re mostly heartbroken:’ No charges filed in shooting death of Army veteran near Ocoee intersection
Read full article: ‘We’re mostly heartbroken:’ No charges filed in shooting death of Army veteran near Ocoee intersectionAccording to a court filing on April 30, the assistant state attorney said the case was not suitable for prosecution.
‘Significant progress:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell gives ‘quarterly update’
Read full article: ‘Significant progress:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell gives ‘quarterly update’Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference in Orlando to share her “quarterly updates,” according to a news release.
Philadelphia prosecutor seeks a third term, saying progressivism is ascendant despite Trump setbacks
Read full article: Philadelphia prosecutor seeks a third term, saying progressivism is ascendant despite Trump setbacksThe Philadelphia district attorney who became a campaign trail punching bag for Republicans amid rising crime in U.S. cities during the coronavirus pandemic is running for reelection on the back end of a withering effort to oust progressive district attorneys nationwide.
‘We wanna see bad guys go away:’ Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: ‘We wanna see bad guys go away:’ Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesThe Florida Attorney General’s Office will provide additional prosecutors to Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell’s office to help deal with thousands of backlogged non-arrest cases, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
What are non-arrest cases? Examples like these prompted new state attorney policy
Read full article: What are non-arrest cases? Examples like these prompted new state attorney policyCiting a backlog of more than 13,000 non-arrest cases, State Attorney Monique Worrell implemented a new policy this month, limiting the types of non-arrest cases her office would accept from law enforcement.
Orange-Osceola state attorney bars law enforcement from forwarding some ‘non-arrest’ cases
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney bars law enforcement from forwarding some ‘non-arrest’ casesMonique Worrell, the state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, implemented a new policy this week that prohibits law enforcement agencies from forwarding certain criminal cases to her office that lack enough admissible evidence to justify an arrest.
‘Help! I’m shot:’ New video shows gunman wounding 2 Orlando police officers
Read full article: ‘Help! I’m shot:’ New video shows gunman wounding 2 Orlando police officersNearly two years after a wanted fugitive shot and wounded two Orlando police officers, video and documents recently obtained by News 6 reveal how the violent encounter unfolded.
DeSantis warns he has ‘tools,’ including suspending local officials, if they don’t cooperate with ICE
Read full article: DeSantis warns he has ‘tools,’ including suspending local officials, if they don’t cooperate with ICEFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in assisting in detentions and deportations.
Ketamine, not cocaine, found during Marcus Jordan’s DUI arrest, state attorney says
Read full article: Ketamine, not cocaine, found during Marcus Jordan’s DUI arrest, state attorney saysMarcus Jordan is now facing a charge of ketamine possession, not cocaine possession, stemming from his arrest in a DUI case in Maitland earlier this month, according to new documents from the Orange-Osceola state attorney.
‘Small but powerful gesture:’ Mile-long Orlando heel walk supports domestic violence survivors
Read full article: ‘Small but powerful gesture:’ Mile-long Orlando heel walk supports domestic violence survivorsSlipping into their finest stilettos, dozens of men and women strutted down Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando Thursday night to send a message: they will walk side by side with survivors of domestic violence.
‘Reclaiming our democracy:’ Monique Worrell returns to Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office
Read full article: ‘Reclaiming our democracy:’ Monique Worrell returns to Orange-Osceola state attorney’s officeMonique Worrell says she will move forward with purpose and clarity after reclaiming her position as Orange-Osceola County state attorney.
WATCH LIVE: Monique Worrell takes oath of office to serve as Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Monique Worrell takes oath of office to serve as Orange-Osceola state attorneyAfter being suspended by Gov. DeSantis in 2023, former Orange-Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell will be reinstated after winning the seat again in November.
Orange-Osceola state attorney tells staff he won’t help Monique Worrell with transition, but her term will begin Jan. 7
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney tells staff he won’t help Monique Worrell with transition, but her term will begin Jan. 7Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain is not helping once and future chief prosecutor Monique Worrell transition to her new administration, but after a memo he sent to staff was made public, he now makes clear that she will take over the office on Jan. 7.

‘The people stood up:’ Reflecting on victory, Monique Worrell plans for a complex transition
Read full article: ‘The people stood up:’ Reflecting on victory, Monique Worrell plans for a complex transitionOn Election Day, Monique Worrell found herself immersed in a familiar routine: greeting voters, waving signs, and driving to polling stations.
Federal judge rejects voter lawsuit over prosecutor Monique Worrell’s suspension
Read full article: Federal judge rejects voter lawsuit over prosecutor Monique Worrell’s suspensionThree days after Monique Worrell won back her job at the ballot box, a federal judge rejected a lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial 2023 decision to suspend her as state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties.
Monique Worrell wins job back, defeats Andrew Bain for Ninth Circuit State Attorney
Read full article: Monique Worrell wins job back, defeats Andrew Bain for Ninth Circuit State AttorneyAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell won her job back after defeating incumbent Andrew Bain.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
Lawsuit alleges fraud, corruption in Orange-Osceola State Attorney race
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges fraud, corruption in Orange-Osceola State Attorney raceCurrent Ninth Judicial Court State Attorney Andrew Bain firmly denies that he is part of any scheme involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding the race he’s in with the former state attorney that he replaced, Democrat Monique Worrell.
Bain vs. Worrell for Orange-Osceola state attorney race as GOP candidate drops out
Read full article: Bain vs. Worrell for Orange-Osceola state attorney race as GOP candidate drops outSeth Hyman, the Orlando attorney who won the August Republican primary in the Ninth Judicial Circuit state attorney race, is dropping out, which means the November election will solely be between current State Attorney Andrew Bain and suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell.
6 Orlando police officers who killed cop-shooting suspect cleared of wrongdoing
Read full article: 6 Orlando police officers who killed cop-shooting suspect cleared of wrongdoingA grand jury has cleared six Orlando police officers of any criminal wrongdoing in the 2023 death of a man accused of several crimes, including shooting two other Orlando officers.
Orange-Osceola state attorney sued by former chief of staff who was fired during maternity leave
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney sued by former chief of staff who was fired during maternity leaveA lawsuit accuses Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain of violating the Family and Medical Leave Act by firing the office's chief of staff while she was on maternity leave.
Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in Monique Worrell suspension
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in Monique Worrell suspensionThe Florida Supreme Court Thursday upheld the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Worrell was reasonable based on his allegations.
Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorneyThe race for state attorney of Orange and Osceola counties will feature a suspended state attorney, Gov. DeSantis’ appointee, and whoever wins the Republican primary for the seat in August.
Suspended State Attorney Worrell launches re-election campaign as she awaits Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Suspended State Attorney Worrell launches re-election campaign as she awaits Supreme Court rulingDuring his State of the State address last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis commended himself for removing prosecutors from office, Andrew Warren in Hillsborough County and Monique Worrell in Orange and Osceola counties. Worrell is still waiting on the Supreme Court's ruling to see if her suspension by the governor will be overturned, all while kicking off a re-election campaign, this week.
New state attorney withdraws request to test evidence in Tommy Zeigler death penalty case
Read full article: New state attorney withdraws request to test evidence in Tommy Zeigler death penalty caseNine months after former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell asked a judge for permission to test fingerprint evidence in a 1975 quadruple murder that landed Tommy Zeigler on Florida’s Death Row, Worrell’s successor as state attorney has withdrawn the request.
Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authority
Read full article: Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authorityA lawyer for a suspended Florida prosecutor told the state Supreme Court that Gov. Ron DeSantis exceeded his authority when he removed a Democratic state attorney from her elected office.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ouster
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ousterThe Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell’s lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over her ouster.
Former state attorney Monique Worrell looks forward to court arguments in case to get job back
Read full article: Former state attorney Monique Worrell looks forward to court arguments in case to get job backFormer Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said Wednesday that democracy in Florida is being boiled alive under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis fires back on prosecutor Monique Worrell suspension
Read full article: DeSantis fires back on prosecutor Monique Worrell suspensionGov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to his suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying the case “presents a political question.”
Amid lawsuit, sheriffs back DeSantis in Monique Worrell’s ouster
Read full article: Amid lawsuit, sheriffs back DeSantis in Monique Worrell’s ousterThe Florida Sheriffs Association on Monday sought permission from the state Supreme Court to file a brief backing Gov. Ron DeSantis in a lawsuit about the suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell.
Suspended prosecutor Monique Worrell backed by lawmakers, ex-justices
Read full article: Suspended prosecutor Monique Worrell backed by lawmakers, ex-justicesCurrent and former Democratic lawmakers and former Florida Supreme Court justices have signed onto legal briefs backing suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell’s bid to get her job back.
‘Public needs to be protected:’ Orlando attorney responds to grand jury handling use of force cases
Read full article: ‘Public needs to be protected:’ Orlando attorney responds to grand jury handling use of force casesA month into the job, the governor-appointed Ninth Circuit state attorney announced a policy change regarding use of force cases.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain discusses policy changes
Read full article: Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain discusses policy changesOrange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain, who Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed in the ouster of Monique Worrell, holds a news conference to announce updates and policy changes.
Suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell files complaint against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Read full article: Suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell files complaint against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisMonique Worrell, the Orange-Osceola state attorney who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month, is asking the Florida Supreme Court to declare DeSantis’ order invalid, calling the suspension an “arbitrary, unsubstantiated exercise of the suspension power.”
Former State Attorney Worrell’s chief of staff fired while on maternity leave
Read full article: Former State Attorney Worrell’s chief of staff fired while on maternity leaveOne day after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell, new leadership fired an employee who was out on maternity leave.
New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped cases
Read full article: New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped casesAndrew Bain, the new Orange-Osceola state attorney appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in the wake of Monique Worrell’s suspension, met with the area’s three major law enforcement leaders Thursday as he worked to establish his administration of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Could Monique Worrell be reinstated as Florida state attorney? Not likely, says political expert
Read full article: Could Monique Worrell be reinstated as Florida state attorney? Not likely, says political expertState Attorney Monique Worrell is far from the first elected official that Governor Ron Desantis, and previous governors, have removed from office.
Florida leaders react to suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell
Read full article: Florida leaders react to suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique WorrellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday, citing a myriad of crimes that he said happened under her leadership.
Worrell disputes claim by DeSantis, Moody she was responsible for gunman’s release from jail
Read full article: Worrell disputes claim by DeSantis, Moody she was responsible for gunman’s release from jailThe shooting of two Orlando police officers was the most recent “major controversy” involving Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell that led to her suspension, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Here’s what we know about Andrew Bain, the judge replacing Orange-Osceola State Attorney Worrell
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Andrew Bain, the judge replacing Orange-Osceola State Attorney WorrellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday the suspension and replacement of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell. Here's who Andrew Bain is.
Who is Monique Worrell, the Florida state attorney DeSantis suspended?
Read full article: Who is Monique Worrell, the Florida state attorney DeSantis suspended?Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell Wednesday, the culmination of months of back-and-forth between DeSantis and Worrell over her approach to the office of chief prosecutor.
‘Weak dictator:’ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bid
Read full article: ‘Weak dictator:’ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bidMonique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday morning outside of the Orange County Courthouse to address Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement of her suspension as Orange-Osceola State Attorney hours prior, saying it would not dissuade her from seeking re-election.
Gov. DeSantis announces suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique WorrellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday morning announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, effective immediately.
New report shows Orange, Osceola counties dropped most cases against juveniles in Florida
Read full article: New report shows Orange, Osceola counties dropped most cases against juveniles in FloridaA new report from the state is raising questions about the prosecution of juveniles accused of serious crimes in Orange and Osceola counties.
Orange County prosecutor shares criminal history of man accused in attempted rape
Read full article: Orange County prosecutor shares criminal history of man accused in attempted rapeOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the arrest of a man accused of attempted rape at an Orange County hotel and his decadeslong criminal history at a news briefing Thursday.
Prosecutor seeks death penalty against Keith Moses in Pine Hills shootings
Read full article: Prosecutor seeks death penalty against Keith Moses in Pine Hills shootingsThe 19-year-old man accused of killing three people and injuring two in a string of shootings last February in the Pine Hills area will face the death penalty when he goes to trial.
‘Take back our streets:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office holds gun violence prevention summit
Read full article: ‘Take back our streets:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office holds gun violence prevention summitLaw enforcement and public officials came together Monday for an all-day summit aimed at addressing gun violence across Central Florida.
‘Finger pointing is getting us nowhere:’ Worrell hosts gun violence prevention summit
Read full article: ‘Finger pointing is getting us nowhere:’ Worrell hosts gun violence prevention summitOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced that she will be hosting a full-day gun violence prevention summit on Monday.
Monique Worrell accuses DeSantis of pursuing ‘witch hunt’ in records search
Read full article: Monique Worrell accuses DeSantis of pursuing ‘witch hunt’ in records searchOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell issued a statement accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of pursuing a “witch hunt” after receiving a request from a state committeewoman for information on two human trafficking cases.
State Attorney Worrell seeks new fingerprint exams in Tommy Zeigler case
Read full article: State Attorney Worrell seeks new fingerprint exams in Tommy Zeigler caseOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is seeking to examine decades-old fingerprint evidence in the case of Tommy Zeigler, a Winter Garden man who’s been on Florida’s Death Row since a judge sentenced him for the 1975 quadruple murder of his wife, in-laws, and a customer inside his family’s furniture store.
‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking cases
Read full article: ‘Facts matter:’ Monique Worrell provides update on Osceola County drug trafficking casesOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell spoke about drug trafficking Monday after Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez called out the state for its lack of prosecution of these cases last week.
Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunch
Read full article: Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunchA discussion about violence among teenagers took place Monday amid a recent spate of gun violence, a string of deadly shootings in Pine Hills and an onoing public feud between two of Orange County’s top criminal justice officials.
Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticisms
Read full article: Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticismsFollowing a shooting rampage that left three people dead in Pine Hills in February, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez have spoken out against Worrell.
‘This is what’s poisoning us:’ Osceola sheriff gives update on drug trafficking arrests, deaths
Read full article: ‘This is what’s poisoning us:’ Osceola sheriff gives update on drug trafficking arrests, deathsOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on Thursday provided an update on the number of drug overdoses and deaths within the community in 2022.
‘Build better cases:’ No evidence to convict teen arrested in fatal shooting outside Jones High School, Worrell says
Read full article: ‘Build better cases:’ No evidence to convict teen arrested in fatal shooting outside Jones High School, Worrell saysWitness gave disjointed testimony, couldn’t ID subject in photo lineup, state attorney says
Viewing held for 9-year-old victim of Pine Hills slayings
Read full article: Viewing held for 9-year-old victim of Pine Hills slayingsFinal goodbyes begin Friday for 9-year-old T’Yonna Major, the youngest victim of a deadly shooting spree last month in Pine Hills that took three lives and inflamed a war of words between the region’s state attorney and Florida’s governor.
‘It’s dangerous:’ Worrell accuses DeSantis of politicizing Pine Hills tragedy to get her suspended
Read full article: ‘It’s dangerous:’ Worrell accuses DeSantis of politicizing Pine Hills tragedy to get her suspendedOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday that she answered Gov. Ron DeSantis’ investigation into her office with the documents he requested, but not without once again defending her office against claims by DeSantis and other officials that she called “political fearmongering.”
Here are the charges to be filed against 19-year-old accused in deadly Pine Hills shootings
Read full article: Here are the charges to be filed against 19-year-old accused in deadly Pine Hills shootingsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced the charges being filed against the 19-year-old man accused of killing three people — a 38-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl and a Spectrum News 13 reporter — and wounding two others in Pine Hills.
War of words escalates as DeSantis demands records from Worrell in Pine Hills slayings
Read full article: War of words escalates as DeSantis demands records from Worrell in Pine Hills slayingsIn an escalation of rhetoric between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, the governor’s office on Tuesday demanded the criminal records of Keith Moses, the suspect in last week’s string of shootings in the Pine Hills area that resulted in three deaths.
Florida lawmaker files juvenile justice reform bill in the wake of Orlando shootings
Read full article: Florida lawmaker files juvenile justice reform bill in the wake of Orlando shootingsBody camera video shows deputies in Orange County arresting Keith Melvin Moses after he’s accused of shooting five people, killing a TV reporter and a 9-year-old girl. The encounter with the sheriff’s office on Feb. 22 was far from his first run-in with law enforcement.
State Attorney Worrell wants juvenile justice changes after Orlando shootings
Read full article: State Attorney Worrell wants juvenile justice changes after Orlando shootingsLast week, Monique Worrell, state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, laid the blame on a juvenile justice system not designed to handle a juvenile like Moses, and called on state legislators to make changes.
Florida AG Moody dismisses appeal blocking DNA testing for Tommy Zeigler
Read full article: Florida AG Moody dismisses appeal blocking DNA testing for Tommy ZeiglerThe office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday voluntarily dismissed an appeal meant to block DNA testing for William “Tommy” Zeigler, a 77-year-old man convicted of killing four people in 1975.
Orange-Osceola state attorney discusses attacks against law enforcement, gun violence
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney discusses attacks against law enforcement, gun violenceOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday her office was exploring “initiatives across the country” to help combat local and national attacks against law enforcement and gun violence.
Family of man shot in Orange County home invasion say he was suicidal, tried to get him help
Read full article: Family of man shot in Orange County home invasion say he was suicidal, tried to get him helpA 69-year-old woman shot and killed an intruder Sunday afternoon during a home invasion in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Black Lives Matter addresses deadly Osceola deputy shooting at Target
Read full article: Black Lives Matter addresses deadly Osceola deputy shooting at TargetBlack Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. held a news briefing Tuesday afternoon on the deadly deputy shooting that occurred outside an Osceola Target last month.
Busted drug-trafficking ring was being operated out of Orange County Jail, officials say
Read full article: Busted drug-trafficking ring was being operated out of Orange County Jail, officials say“Operation Icarus" identified a group responsible for trafficking cocaine and thousands of fentanyl pills throughout Central Florida.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell launches Adult Civil Citation Program
Read full article: Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell launches Adult Civil Citation ProgramMonique Worrell, state attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola counties, launched the circuit’s first-ever Adult Civil Citation Program on Friday.
‘Great Resignation’ hits Florida state attorneys, public defenders offices
Read full article: ‘Great Resignation’ hits Florida state attorneys, public defenders officesThe Orange-Osceola state attorney says the Great Resignation has hit her office. Monique Worrell says she is facing double-digit job vacancies from attorneys down to support staff.
Orange-Osceola state attorney deems deputy shooting of Salaytis Melvin ‘lawful’
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney deems deputy shooting of Salaytis Melvin ‘lawful’Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is set to hold a news conference at her office in Orlando at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Orange-Osceola state attorney’s mental health initiatives aim to improve community
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney’s mental health initiatives aim to improve communityThe new unit Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell ushered in last year to address mental health in the criminal justice system is still going strong.
State Attorney announces new unit to fight opioid epidemic in Central Florida
Read full article: State Attorney announces new unit to fight opioid epidemic in Central FloridaThe State Attorney's Office in Orange and Osceola Counties is announcing the formation of a narcotics unit to fight the opioid epidemic.