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Federal judge rejects voter lawsuit over prosecutor Monique Worrell’s suspension
Read full article: Federal judge rejects voter lawsuit over prosecutor Monique Worrell’s suspensionThree days after Monique Worrell won back her job at the ballot box, a federal judge rejected a lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial 2023 decision to suspend her as state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties.
Call made for Kissimmee police citizen review board to be reinstated. Can it be done?
Read full article: Call made for Kissimmee police citizen review board to be reinstated. Can it be done?A week after personnel changes at the Kissimmee Police Department, a call has been made for the police citizen review board to be reinstated.
Motive still unknown in downtown Orlando mass shooting. Here’s where things stand
Read full article: Motive still unknown in downtown Orlando mass shooting. Here’s where things standOfficials announce that a 17-year-old accused in a shooting that killed two in downtown Orlando will be prosecuted as an adult.
Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect waives court appearance
Read full article: Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect waives court appearanceThe 17-year-old suspect in the downtown Orlando shooting which killed two people and injured several more had his first appearance waived. However, while he did not appear in court, his mother did.
‘Culture of silence:’ State attorney’s office shares findings in Kissimmee use-of-force investigation
Read full article: ‘Culture of silence:’ State attorney’s office shares findings in Kissimmee use-of-force investigationOrange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain shared details of a grand jury’s findings and recommendations for the Kissimmee Police Department following a use-of-force investigation involving a former police officer.
Orange-Osceola state attorney announces new task force to target hate crimes
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney announces new task force to target hate crimesThe Hate Crimes Task Force will focus on increasing public awareness, improving reporting mechanisms, enhancing investigations and increasing prosecution of hate crimes.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
Lawsuit alleges fraud, corruption in Orange-Osceola State Attorney race
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges fraud, corruption in Orange-Osceola State Attorney raceCurrent Ninth Judicial Court State Attorney Andrew Bain firmly denies that he is part of any scheme involving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding the race he’s in with the former state attorney that he replaced, Democrat Monique Worrell.
Bain vs. Worrell for Orange-Osceola state attorney race as GOP candidate drops out
Read full article: Bain vs. Worrell for Orange-Osceola state attorney race as GOP candidate drops outSeth Hyman, the Orlando attorney who won the August Republican primary in the Ninth Judicial Circuit state attorney race, is dropping out, which means the November election will solely be between current State Attorney Andrew Bain and suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell.
Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty is under felony indictment. Why she won’t be suspended from the House
Read full article: Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty is under felony indictment. Why she won’t be suspended from the HouseAs news broke Thursday about State Rep. Carolina Amesty’s indictment and arrest on forgery charges, questions immediately arose about whether the Windermere Republican would resign or be suspended from office.
Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims ‘left-wing group’ leaked info
Read full article: Florida governor says he ‘never saw’ controversial state parks proposal, claims ‘left-wing group’ leaked infoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has distanced himself from a controversial state-level proposal to make such changes to some state parks as adding golf, pickleball and lodging.
Kissimmee police officer indicted in use of force case, relieved of duty
Read full article: Kissimmee police officer indicted in use of force case, relieved of dutyA now-former Kissimmee police officer faces charges of battery, official misconduct, witness tampering and more in connection to a 2023 use of force case, according to the office of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain.
11 charged in dismantling of Orange County street gang after fentanyl overdose deaths
Read full article: 11 charged in dismantling of Orange County street gang after fentanyl overdose deathsEleven people have been indicted in what Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain said was the successful dismantling of a fentanyl-peddling street gang, effaced from Orange County with help from the sheriff’s office and Orlando police.
State attorney questions Osceola sheriff’s truthfulness over Madeline Soto crime scene photo
Read full article: State attorney questions Osceola sheriff’s truthfulness over Madeline Soto crime scene photoFour months after Osceola County Sheriff Lopez posted a crime scene photo on Instagram that allegedly showed the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, the state attorney is raising questions about inconsistent statements made by the sheriff during an investigation into the confidential image.
Orange-Osceola state attorney sued by former chief of staff who was fired during maternity leave
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney sued by former chief of staff who was fired during maternity leaveA lawsuit accuses Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain of violating the Family and Medical Leave Act by firing the office's chief of staff while she was on maternity leave.
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Stephan Sterns, accused in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Read full article: Prosecutors seek death penalty against Stephan Sterns, accused in death of 13-year-old Madeline SotoProsecutors are seeking the death penalty against Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto earlier this year, according to the state attorney’s office.
Suspect in alleged Orlando sex attacks arrested again, accused of rape at knifepoint
Read full article: Suspect in alleged Orlando sex attacks arrested again, accused of rape at knifepointA man arrested last year in connection to multiple sex attacks in Orlando was booked again this week, accused of raping a 41-year-old woman in South Florida.
Do you want to get arrested or go to treatment? State attorney seeks to bring new facility to Central Florida
Read full article: Do you want to get arrested or go to treatment? State attorney seeks to bring new facility to Central FloridaOrange and Osceola County State Attorney Andrew Bain explores creating a mental health diversion program for some suspects arrested for low-level crimes.
Arraignment canceled for Stephan Sterns, accused of murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Read full article: Arraignment canceled for Stephan Sterns, accused of murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline SotoThe man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto is expected to enter a plea during an arraignment hearing.
Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorneyThe race for state attorney of Orange and Osceola counties will feature a suspended state attorney, Gov. DeSantis’ appointee, and whoever wins the Republican primary for the seat in August.
Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto
Read full article: Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder in death of 13-year-old Madeline SotoStephan Sterns, the man investigators have called the prime suspect in the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is now facing a charge of first-degree murder, News 6 has confirmed through the Osceola County Clerk Of Courts.
Grand jury recommends changes at Osceola sheriff’s office after ‘impulsive and unplanned’ fatal shooting at Target
Read full article: Grand jury recommends changes at Osceola sheriff’s office after ‘impulsive and unplanned’ fatal shooting at TargetAn Osceola County grand jury found that the sheriff’s office’s “problematic, impulsive and unplanned” approach to a reported shoplifting at a Target in 2022 led to deputies fatally shooting a man, hurting two others and endangering the public.
Man indicted on murder charge in shooting death of 15-year-old boy in Orlando
Read full article: Man indicted on murder charge in shooting death of 15-year-old boy in OrlandoA grand jury has accused a man of murder in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy last year in Orlando, according to the office of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s office joins Animal Cruelty Task Force
Read full article: Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s office joins Animal Cruelty Task ForceThe state attorney’s offices of Florida’s Ninth and Fifth judicial circuits will join forces in hopes to prevent and prosecute animal cruelty cases at a new level.
State seeks death penalty against estranged husband accused of killing Winter Springs woman
Read full article: State seeks death penalty against estranged husband accused of killing Winter Springs womanThe Orange-Osceola state attorney announced the state is seeking the death penalty against the estranged husband accused of killing a Winter Springs woman who was found dead in a storage unit last year.
State Attorney Andrew Bain hosts ‘de-escalation forum’ in Orlando
Read full article: State Attorney Andrew Bain hosts ‘de-escalation forum’ in OrlandoAn impactful moment during the forum was a hypothetical scenario simulating a traffic stop. During this, officers and citizens took turns playing roles of the driver and law enforcement.
Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shooting
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shootingThe Osceola County sheriff praised a grand jury’s decision to not bring charges against two of his deputies involved in a shooting at a Target in Kissimmee in April 2022 that killed one person and injured two others.
New state attorney withdraws request to test evidence in Tommy Zeigler death penalty case
Read full article: New state attorney withdraws request to test evidence in Tommy Zeigler death penalty caseNine months after former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell asked a judge for permission to test fingerprint evidence in a 1975 quadruple murder that landed Tommy Zeigler on Florida’s Death Row, Worrell’s successor as state attorney has withdrawn the request.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ouster
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ousterThe Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell’s lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over her ouster.
Judge Jeff Ashton will not face charges in child abuse investigation
Read full article: Judge Jeff Ashton will not face charges in child abuse investigationJeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, will not be charged in an investigation into child abuse allegations, according to the state attorney handling the case.
At vigil, family of Winter Springs woman found dead questions investigation
Read full article: At vigil, family of Winter Springs woman found dead questions investigationMore than 50 family members and loved ones gathered in a neighborhood park to pay respects to a missing woman who was found dead over the weekend.
Former state attorney Monique Worrell looks forward to court arguments in case to get job back
Read full article: Former state attorney Monique Worrell looks forward to court arguments in case to get job backFormer Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said Wednesday that democracy in Florida is being boiled alive under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Orlando mother battles plan to release sex offender near her neighborhood
Read full article: Orlando mother battles plan to release sex offender near her neighborhoodOrange County prosecutors have one week to decide if they will challenge a proposal that would allow a man repeatedly arrested for indecent exposure to live in an assisted living facility near some of his alleged victims.
DeSantis executive order reveals child abuse allegations against Judge Jeff Ashton
Read full article: DeSantis executive order reveals child abuse allegations against Judge Jeff AshtonJeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, is a subject of allegations related to child abuse, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Harbor House of Central Florida spreads awareness on domestic violence
Read full article: Harbor House of Central Florida spreads awareness on domestic violenceLeaders with Harbor House of Central Florida joined forced with Orange County and City of Orlando officials to get results for domestic violence victims.
‘Public needs to be protected:’ Orlando attorney responds to grand jury handling use of force cases
Read full article: ‘Public needs to be protected:’ Orlando attorney responds to grand jury handling use of force casesA month into the job, the governor-appointed Ninth Circuit state attorney announced a policy change regarding use of force cases.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain discusses policy changes
Read full article: Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain discusses policy changesOrange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain, who Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis installed in the ouster of Monique Worrell, holds a news conference to announce updates and policy changes.
State attorney promises ‘full consequences’ for 4 arrested in Orlando drive-by shooting
Read full article: State attorney promises ‘full consequences’ for 4 arrested in Orlando drive-by shootingThe state attorney’s office released a statement Wednesday promising four suspects in an Orlando drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man will face “full consequences.”
2 more arrests made in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, 19-year-old man
Read full article: 2 more arrests made in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, 19-year-old manTwo 17-year-olds have been arrested in an Orlando drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old girl and 19-year-old man, marking the third and fourth arrests in the case, according to police.
Former State Attorney Worrell’s chief of staff fired while on maternity leave
Read full article: Former State Attorney Worrell’s chief of staff fired while on maternity leaveOne day after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell, new leadership fired an employee who was out on maternity leave.
New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped cases
Read full article: New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped casesAndrew Bain, the new Orange-Osceola state attorney appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in the wake of Monique Worrell’s suspension, met with the area’s three major law enforcement leaders Thursday as he worked to establish his administration of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Here’s what we know about Andrew Bain, the judge replacing Orange-Osceola State Attorney Worrell
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Andrew Bain, the judge replacing Orange-Osceola State Attorney WorrellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday the suspension and replacement of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell. Here's who Andrew Bain is.
‘Weak dictator:’ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bid
Read full article: ‘Weak dictator:’ Monique Worrell calls out DeSantis after suspension, vows re-election bidMonique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday morning outside of the Orange County Courthouse to address Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement of her suspension as Orange-Osceola State Attorney hours prior, saying it would not dissuade her from seeking re-election.
Gov. DeSantis announces suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique WorrellFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday morning announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, effective immediately.