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A black grand piano — Posted on October 7, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET
Receipt shows Sheriff Marceno received $9,000 piano from same LCSO “ghost employee” alleging kickback scheme
By Bob Norman

Sheriff Marceno in military gear on a helicopter. — Posted on September 24, 2024 at 8:29 PM ET
Update: September 25, 2024 at 3:55 PM ET This story has been updated to add additional information and include sheriff’s attorney Day’s assertion that Sheriff Marceno lacks any knowledge of an active FBI investigation.
Video shows Sheriff Marceno accepting a stack of cash from former “ghost employee.” Marceno’s lawyer says the transaction was legitimate.
By Bob Norman

Posted on September 17, 2024 at 8:45 PM ET
LCSO releases “ghost employee” contract with jeweler who alleges kickback scheme involving Sheriff Marceno
By Bob Norman

Posted on September 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET
Allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds made against Lee County Sheriff Marceno. And yes, they involve a former gambling buddy.
By Bob Norman

Sheriff Mascara — Posted on September 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM ET
Lawsuit alleges former St. Lucie sheriff illegally spied on own commander with hidden cameras
By Michael Barfield

Race cars at Sebring International Raceway. — Posted on September 4, 2024 at 8:05 AM ET
Sebring airport officials pulled a fast one on public with shady land sale
By Bob Norman

Posted on August 25, 2024 at 4:43 PM ET
Two groups pull out of plan to develop state parks. Now DeSantis needs to call the whole thing off.
Commentary by Martin Dyckman

Posted on August 21, 2024 at 11:25 AM ET
Voters issue stunning rebuke to DeSantis and developers in Manatee and Sarasota races
By Michael Barfield

Posted on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET
Former guards paint bleak picture of conditions inside notorious immigrant detention center in Baker County
By Jack Randall

Posted on August 16, 2024 at 6:08 AM ET
Hatchet Man: Campaign consultant Anthony Pedicini wins big with shady politics, shadier money
By Tristram Korten

Posted on August 15, 2024 at 12:37 AM ET
Residents Uninformed of Lake Manatee Dam Risk Before Storm
By Michael Barfield

Posted on August 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET
Trident Analysis: Two million Florida voters are being disenfranchised by write-in, ghost candidates
By Valerie Crowder

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