The Brief

ORLANDO, Fla. - New video released by Homeland Security Tampa shows Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was handcuffed and placed under arrest Thursday morning.

Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering and suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis , according to officials.

Why was Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested?

What we know:

A multi-agency investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and joined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was launched in 2023.

Officials say the investigation uncovered a criminal organization operating an illegal gambling enterprise throughout Central Florida, particularly in Lake and Osceola counties. Officials say the organization generated more than $21.6 million in illicit proceeds.

Follo

See Full Page