News Archive

Posted on January 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET

Baker Act Nightmare: Woman files federal lawsuit after traumatic transport by Lee deputies

By Francisco Alvarado

Posted on January 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM ET

Chinese national targeted in federal spy investigation arrested at Miami International Airport

By Izzy Kapnick

Posted on January 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET
Corrected on January 10, 2025 to reflect Speaker Paul Renner’s tort reform legislation was considered in 2023, not 2024 as originally reported.

Do Florida lawmakers serve citizens or lobbyists and legislative bosses?

By William March

Posted on December 23, 2024 at 6:00 AM ET

Deadly Justice: How a preventable tragedy unfolded

By Michael Barfield

Posted on December 13, 2024 at 7:30 AM ET

If Sheriff Marceno goes, these two lawmen are considered frontrunners to replace him

By Bob Norman

Posted on December 11, 2024 at 8:16 AM ET

Marceno gave big money to Hillsborough Sheriff Chronister’s political committee

By William March

Posted on December 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET

As feds investigate Sheriff Marceno, a beloved retired firefighter he put on the payroll has taken his own life

By Bob Norman

Posted on November 25, 2024 at 8:00 AM ET

“Off the books”: Marceno-appointed honorary deputy, campaign donor received special favor

By Bob Norman

Posted on November 19, 2024 at 8:56 AM ET
Update: November 19, 2024 at 10:13 AM ET The headline of this story has been changed for accuracy.

Erika Donalds, congressman’s wife and DOE foe, floated as possible Trump cabinet pick

By Melanie Payne

Posted on November 7, 2024 at 6:30 AM ET

Facebook ‘doxxing’ target speaks out as criminally charged county commissioner and deputy face arraignment today

By Valerie Crowder

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