Francisco Alvarado

Baker Act Nightmare: Woman files federal lawsuit after traumatic transport by Lee deputies
In the spring of 2023, Cape Coral resident Tammy King went to a doctor’s office in nearby St. James City, hoping to refill her prescriptions …

Is Medley mayoral candidate’s campaign built on a house of deception?
Arturo Jinete, a police lieutenant in Medley, is running for mayor of the 1,032-person town he patrols. But whether Jinete meets the residential requirement for …

Is massive condo-hotel project in Pompano Beach based on a bogus permit?
For its next waterfront project in Pompano Beach, developer Related Group is city-approved for a 24-story condo-hotel on a prime vacant lot that currently serves …

After criminal charges, Fallen Officers charity removes decades-long deceased dad from board as it vies for state approval
Even as she faces two felony charges related to her fundraising activities, Rosemary Zore is trying to convince state officials that her charity deserves to …

Heads of ‘Fallen Officers’ charity arrested, founder charged with embezzlement
A husband-and-wife team steering a Naples-based non-profit organization formed to benefit the families of fallen police officers has been hit with felony criminal charges related …
Fallen Officers charity falling short of federal and state requirements
It was after a supportive letter from Gov. Ron DeSantis was read to the crowd gathered on the Bonita Springs High School athletic field that …

Santa Rosa activist devastated by lawsuit over Facebook post
Wallis Mahute is committed to letting Santa Rosa County officials know when she thinks they are not doing their job protecting the community and the …

Disabled riders say $50 million ride service is unreliable
Justin Aucoin relies on Miami-Dade County to get him to his college classes on time, and right now he’s giving public officials a failing grade. …

Miami-Dade pays $50M for special transportation service. Riders say it’s unreliable
Miami Herald by Francisco Alvarado Justin Aucoin relies on Miami-Dade County to get him to his college classes on time, and right now he’s giving …