Suspended Osceola County Commissioner Fred Hawkins speaks publicly about arrest for first time

For the first time since his arrest for impersonating an officer and being suspended from his seat on the Osceola County Commission, Fred Hawkins publicly addressed his charges and answered questions about why he’s still running for a seat in the Florida Legislature.

65% of all felony drug cases from Orange, Osceola state attorney’s office enrolled in drug diversion program over past year

Former Osceola County commissioner no longer has ‘special deputy’ designation

Body camera video provides new evidence in case against ex-cop-turned security guard at Kissimmee community

Mount Dora police chief retires after allegations of hostile work environment, inappropriate relationship surface

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Orange County group home at risk of losing license after incident with autistic man caught on camera

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Lawsuit filed after man incarcerated at Lake Correctional Institution nearly beaten to death by correctional officers

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State to pay for burial of 6-month-old baby who died in temporary foster care in Brevard County

A 6-month-old baby boy in Brevard County who died more than four months ago in the care of the Department of Children and Families will finally be laid to rest. There was a back and forth over who would pay for the burial, and the baby has remained at the morgue.

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Osceola County commissioner arrested on charge of impersonating law enforcement officer won’t resign, end campaign, spokesperson says

Osceola County Commissioner Fred Hawkins has no intentions of resigning from his leadership role or dropping out of the race for Florida House District 42 despite being charged with one count of impersonating a law enforcement officer.

6-month-old baby in temporary foster care found dead in Brevard County apartment: What led up to the discovery

A 6-month-old baby who the Department of Children and Families placed in temporary foster care is now dead.

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