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Receipt shows Sheriff Marceno received $9,000 piano from same LCSO “ghost employee” alleging kickback scheme

October 7, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET

For Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, jeweler Ken Romano was more than a close friend and gambling buddy – he was a “brother.” “My brother …

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Sheriff Marceno in military gear on a helicopter.

September 24, 2024 at 8:29 PM ET

Video shows Sheriff Marceno accepting a stack of cash from former “ghost employee.” Marceno’s lawyer says the transaction was legitimate.

September 17, 2024 at 8:45 PM ET

LCSO releases “ghost employee” contract with jeweler who alleges kickback scheme involving Sheriff Marceno

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Lee Sheriff Carmine Marceno subject of ethics complaint, purchased $600K condo in cash

September 19, 2024 at 9:59 PM ET

DEP won’t say who came up with the controversial ‘Great Outdoors Initiative’

August 28, 2024 at 8:14 PM ET

Election results suggest political tides shifting in Sarasota, Manatee counties

August 27, 2024 at 9:07 PM ET

Pasco County tax collector cancels contract with Mike Moran led PACE agency “for cause”

August 9, 2024 at 7:59 PM ET

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Allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds made against Lee County Sheriff Marceno. And yes, they involve a former gambling buddy.

Posted on September 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET

Sheriff Mascara

Lawsuit alleges former St. Lucie sheriff illegally spied on own commander with hidden cameras

Posted on September 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM ET

By Michael Barfield

Race cars at Sebring International Raceway.

Sebring airport officials pulled a fast one on public with shady land sale

Posted on September 4, 2024 at 8:05 AM ET

Two groups pull out of plan to develop state parks. Now DeSantis needs to call the whole thing off.

Posted on August 25, 2024 at 4:43 PM ET

Commentary by Martin Dyckman

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Two groups pull out of plan to develop state parks. Now DeSantis needs to call the whole thing off.

Posted on August 25, 2024 at 4:43 PM ET

Commentary by Martin Dyckman

Florida ethics bill will protect wrongdoing officials, keep public in the dark

Posted on March 18, 2024 at 6:45 AM ET

Commentary by Martin Dyckman

White man in front of law books with Florida flag in the background

Controversial concept of “fetal personhood” is creeping up on Florida

Posted on February 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM ET

Commentary by Craig Waters

A white man with a microphone during a hearing.

Police oversight ban plan is just another Tallahassee power play on the people

Posted on February 16, 2024 at 6:57 AM ET

Commentary by Martin Dyckman