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.
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).
FHP searching for accused driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are continuing to ask the public for help in locating the driver of a deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash that took place more than a month ago. Officials believe the driver may have been in a white Mercedes SUV. New video shows the moments leading up to the incident.
Car swerves off the road while on Florida Turnpike
While driving along Florida's Turnpike and tracking severe weather in the FOX 35 Thunder Truck, FOX 35's Nick Culotta witnessed a car swerve off the road near Exit 244 in the St. Cloud area. Culotta checked on the family following the incident and said that thankfully all four people in the car were safe and avoided an accident.
Damage, debris after storms in St. Cloud
FOX 35's Morgan Parrish tours the damage left behind by strong storms in St. Cloud.
Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.