Marco Lopez arrested, judge sets $1 million bond
Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, Florida, made his first court appearance via Zoom from jail Friday morning on felony racketeering charges. During the hearing, Lake County Judge Emily Curington set bond at $500,000 on each count of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, totaling $1 million.
Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, Florida, made his first court appearance via Zoom from jail Friday morning on felony racketeering charges. During the hearing, Lake County Judge Emily Curington set bond at $500,000 on each count of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, totaling $1 million.
Marcos Lopez to face a judge following arrest
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning. He is set to make a first court appearance before a judge at 9 a.m. on Friday via Zoom.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning. He is set to make a first court appearance before a judge at 9 a.m. on Friday via Zoom.
Police presence closes SR 408 in Orlando
Law enforcement presence has closed a portion of State Road 408 at E Colonial Drive in Orlando.
Law enforcement presence has closed a portion of State Road 408 at E Colonial Drive in Orlando.
3-year-old hit by car in Sanford
A 3-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday, officials said. The crash occurred on Persimmon Avenue near Southwest Road in Sanford.
A 3-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday, officials said. The crash occurred on Persimmon Avenue near Southwest Road in Sanford.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrest: FOX 35 team coverage
FOX 35 is learning more after the Thursday morning arrest of now former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. FOX 35 reporters Manny Martinez, Chancelor Winn and Marlisa Goldsmith have the latest on the case.
FOX 35 is learning more after the Thursday morning arrest of now former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. FOX 35 reporters Manny Martinez, Chancelor Winn and Marlisa Goldsmith have the latest on the case.
Deltona teen shot in parking lot Thursday evening
A 19-year-old was shot in a Deltona parking lot Thursday night. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest information in Volusia County.
A 19-year-old was shot in a Deltona parking lot Thursday night. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest information in Volusia County.
Costco opening at Seminole Towne Center
A new Costco Wholesale is set to open at the Seminole Towne Center Mall. The store will take over the space of the old Macy's. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more information in Sanford.
A new Costco Wholesale is set to open at the Seminole Towne Center Mall. The store will take over the space of the old Macy's. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more information in Sanford.
Update on barrier seawall construction along A1A in Flagler & Volusia
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth provides an update on the construction for the resiliency project happening along A1A in Flagler County and Volusia County.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth provides an update on the construction for the resiliency project happening along A1A in Flagler County and Volusia County.
David Jolly announces run for governor
David Jolly, the former Republican U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district from 2014 to 2017, has announced that he will be running for governor. Jolly became a prominent Republican critic of President Donald Trump and in 2018, he left the Republican Party. He joined the Democratic Party in April 2025.
David Jolly, the former Republican U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district from 2014 to 2017, has announced that he will be running for governor. Jolly became a prominent Republican critic of President Donald Trump and in 2018, he left the Republican Party. He joined the Democratic Party in April 2025.
Interim Osceola Co. Sheriff talks to FOX 35
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, who was appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis, following the arrest of former sheriff Marcos Lopez, said one of his most immediate goals is to ensure the agency's deputies and staff -- and the community -- that there is no systemic issue at OCSO. He spoke with FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte on Thursday evening. " This is a problem that occurred with the sheriff, and he has to answer for his charges."
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, who was appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis, following the arrest of former sheriff Marcos Lopez, said one of his most immediate goals is to ensure the agency's deputies and staff -- and the community -- that there is no systemic issue at OCSO. He spoke with FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte on Thursday evening. " This is a problem that occurred with the sheriff, and he has to answer for his charges."
Could the arrest of Sheriff Lopez impact current cases?
Could the arrest of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez impact current cases? FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with a former judge.
Could the arrest of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez impact current cases? FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with a former judge.
Victims identified in Merritt Island crane collapse
The two victims killed in the Merritt Island crane collapse have been identified by officials. FOX 35's Esther Bower has more information in Brevard County.
The two victims killed in the Merritt Island crane collapse have been identified by officials. FOX 35's Esther Bower has more information in Brevard County.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested: FOX 35 team coverage
FOX 35 is learning more after the Thursday morning arrest of now former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. FOX 35 reporters Marie Edinger, Manny Martinez and Stephanie Buffamonte have the latest on the case.
FOX 35 is learning more after the Thursday morning arrest of now former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. FOX 35 reporters Marie Edinger, Manny Martinez and Stephanie Buffamonte have the latest on the case.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested by Homeland Security Tampa
New video released by Homeland Security Tampa shows Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was handcuffed and placed under arrest Thursday morning.
New video released by Homeland Security Tampa shows Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was handcuffed and placed under arrest Thursday morning.
President Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Elon Musk
President Donald Trump met with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday morning in the Oval Office of the White House. During the meeting, Trump spoke on several topics, including his deteriorating relationship with Elon Musk. Trump said he's "very disappointed" in Musk, who exited his top advisory role at the White House and then railed against the president?s sweeping tax and spending package.
President Donald Trump met with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday morning in the Oval Office of the White House. During the meeting, Trump spoke on several topics, including his deteriorating relationship with Elon Musk. Trump said he's "very disappointed" in Musk, who exited his top advisory role at the White House and then railed against the president?s sweeping tax and spending package.
Trump answers questions on immigration, tariffs, trade
President Donald Trump met with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday morning in the Oval Office of the White House. During the meeting, Trump answers questions on a multitude of topics, including immigration, tariffs and trade.
President Donald Trump met with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday morning in the Oval Office of the White House. During the meeting, Trump answers questions on a multitude of topics, including immigration, tariffs and trade.
Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested, officials say
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning, according to officials. FOX 35 has learned he has been suspended and booked into the Lake County Jail.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning, according to officials. FOX 35 has learned he has been suspended and booked into the Lake County Jail.
Osceola County sheriff arrested in alleged gambling operation
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning, according to officials.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning, according to officials.
Black bear spotted swimming at Florida beach
Kylie Nelson captured video of an unusual scene as she and her son took a morning walk along the shore in Naples, Florida. They spotted a black bear paddling through the waves.
Kylie Nelson captured video of an unusual scene as she and her son took a morning walk along the shore in Naples, Florida. They spotted a black bear paddling through the waves.
Florida man violently hit by SUV during road rage
A shooting and crash in Florida that resulted in two people being charged was a result of road rage, police say. The incident happened on Monday afternoon in Bradenton. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
A shooting and crash in Florida that resulted in two people being charged was a result of road rage, police say. The incident happened on Monday afternoon in Bradenton. The investigation remains active and ongoing.