ORLANDO, Fla. — WFTV Channel 9 is proud to celebrate a Suncoast Emmy win for our continuing coverage of the Marcos Lopez arrest, delivered by an exceptional team: Shannon Butler, Martha Sugalski, Ashlyn Webb, Sabrina Maggiore, Geovany Dias, Scott Martin, Randy Gardner, and Thomas Durdin. Their commitment to accountability journalism and serving Central Florida made this recognition possible.
We’re also thrilled to share that Greg Warmoth has won an Emmy award in the Anchor category — a deeply deserved honor for the decades of excellence he’s brought to WFTV, Central Florida, and our entire industry.
A true pillar of Channel 9, Greg’s unmatched professionalism, credibility, and range have guided our community through its biggest moments — from the worst storms to milestones in space exploration. He lives and breathes WFTV’s core values and continues to set the gold standard for journalism that matters.
Beyond the desk, Greg is an extraordinary teammate and mentor who has shaped the careers and lives of countless journalists with his wisdom, generosity, and heart. His dedication is an inspiration to all of us.
A special thank you to Shannon Butler — five years of unwavering leadership and hard work made this victory possible.
This Emmy isn’t just an award. It’s a powerful step in continuing to build the WFTV legacy and a promise to the Orlando community that we’re stronger than ever and fully committed to you.
Thank you for trusting us. This one’s for Orlando.
You can read all of our coverage about the arrest of the former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez below.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE (OLDEST TO NEWEST)
- TIMELINE: Osceola County sheriff arrested in ‘massive illegal gambling operation’
- Arrested Osceola County sheriff has history of credibility issues
- Arrested Osceola County sheriff connected to illegal casino empire
- Osceola County’s interim sheriff aiming for stability, crime reduction after Lopez’s arrest
- Suspended sheriff Marcos Lopez given $1 million bond following arrest
- Suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez, co-defendant remain in Lake County Jail
- Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains behind bars
- Co-defendant in suspended sheriff Lopez case freed on $300,000 bail, proclaims Innocence
- Wife of suspended sheriff Marcos Lopez makes first appearance in court
- Divorce filings from Robin Severance-Lopez show financial discrepancies
- Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains jailed 3 weeks after arrest
- Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez leaves jail after posting bail
- Defense attorney discusses strategy as suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is released
- Suspended sheriff Marcos Lopez co-defendant enters not guilty plea
- Robin Severance-Lopez not bailing out until at least next week, lawyer says
- Attorney still working to get Robin Severance-Lopez out of jail in Lake County
- Robin Severance-Lopez still seeking bail money approval
- Osceola County Sheriff’s Office to be audited following Marcos Lopez arrest
- Robin Severance-Lopez to have bail hearing Thursday
- Robin Severance-Lopez bails out of jail
- ‘She shouldn’t have been arrested’: Robin Severance-Lopez attorney ready to build defense case
- Court documents list other gambling houses connected to investigation involving Marcos Lopez
- Tenants say co-defendant in Marcos Lopez case believed to be collecting rent while wanted by police
- Robin Severance-Lopez wants ankle monitor removed
- Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and wife set for October trial in major racketeering case
- Judge grants removal of GPS monitor for Robin Severance-Lopez
- Robin Severance-Lopez gets GPS monitor taken off while on bail
- Affidavit reveals details in racketeering case against Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
- Co-defendant of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez pleads guilty
- Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez requests racketeering trial be moved to home county
- New trial date set in racketeering case against Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
- Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez wants co-defendant tried separately
- 3rd co-defendant of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez enters plea
- Suspended sheriff Marcos Lopez seeks to have his case dismissed or moved to Osceola County
- Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez trial delayed
- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Wife of Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested over alleged bail misinformation
- Robin Severance-Lopez expected to face Judge following new arrest tied to bond proceedings
- Robin Severance-Lopez to appear before judge after re-arrest
- Alleged gambling ringleader for Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez faces money laundering charge
- Wife of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez could go to trial soon
- New trial date set for estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
- Court documents: Estranged wife of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez received casino money
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