Robin Severance-Lopez bond hearing: Judge questions sourcing of $20K; Lopez to remain in jail
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, was in court Thursday for a bond hearing to determine if she had met the court's bond requirements and could be released from jail.
Bond hearing for suspended sheriff's estranged wife
The estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will appear in court today in hopes of finally getting out of jail on bail. Robin Lopez was arrested on a federal charge of conspiracy to invest proceeds from racketeering. Marcos Lopez has been charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering and racketeering, allegedly tied to an illegal gambling house. A judge set Robin Lopez's bond at $400,000.
Madeline Soto case update: Stephan Sterns' cell phone, Google Drive allowed as evidence at trial
Florida prosecutors will be allowed to use Stephan Sterns' cell phone and Google Drive – and the alleged photos and videos found on each – as evidence at his upcoming trial, an Osceola County Judge has ruled.
Pre-trial hearing in Stephan Sterns case
Today, there will be a pre-trial hearing in the Stephan Sterns case. Sterns is accused of killing and sexually abusing 13-year-old Maddie Soto. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares updates on the case.
Kissimmee leaders consider alcohol sale changes
Today, The Kissimmee City Council is expected to vote to decide whether to limit the hours for alcohol sales downtown. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie says leaders are considering the changes due to rowdiness in local establishments during late night hours.
Next steps in the Sheriff Lopez investigation
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions. Jose Rivas, a criminal defense attorney, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about what comes next for the investigation.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended Osceola County sheriff bonds out of jail amid racketeering case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.
Kissimmee Prairie Preservation State Park
It’s time to trade city lights for starry nights! FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the 54,000 acre Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park to experience something most people have never tried: a new moon night at a designated International Dark Sky Zone. Astronomers, campers and adventurers flock to this part of the Sunshine State to experience the jaw-dropping celestial beauty.
Who is Robin Lopez? Neighbor shares insight
Who is Robin Lopez? She's the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. She was arrested and charged with conspiracy to invest proceeds from racketeering related to an alleged illegal gambling business that generated millions. Marcos Lopez is charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering and racketeering connected to the same business. Prosecutors allege that Robin Lopez helped move money between the alleged co-defendants to Marcos Lopez.
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez: Wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez in court
Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, the wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, made her first court appearance Tuesday after being booked on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering and conspiracy to use or invest proceeds from racketeering.
Wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested
The wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, one of the same charges her husband is facing tied to an alleged multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation.
Kissimmee Police Department investigation results | FULL
On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Police Department presented the findings of an independent investigation conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation followed concerns the State Attorney’s Office raised in October 2024 regarding the conduct and/or truthfulness of several sworn officers.
18-year-old shot, killed by Osceola County deputies
An 18-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was shot and killed by Osceola County deputies. OCSO said the man came out of the woods holding a gun, refused to drop it, and then charged at the deputies. The man later died. No deputies were hurt.
Man killed in Osceola County officer-involved shooting
An 18-year-old man was killed in an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday in Osceola County, deputies say. The two deputies are OK and have now been placed on paid administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the state attorney's office are investigating.
Kissimmee 'No Kings' protestor talks about event
No Kings Day protests are being held across America to oppose President Donald Trump's policies. Demonstrators are expected to rally in almost 2,000 cities, with several protests being held in Central Florida. Luisa Ardila, organizer of the Kissimmee event, joins FOX 35 to speak about the importance of the protests.
Child drowns in Central Florida pond while on vacation with family, deputies say
A child drowned on Friday morning in a Central Florida pond while on vacation with his family, Osceola County deputies say.
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.
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.
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.
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.