ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Thursday to share details about an organized cargo theft scheme in Orlando.
10:45 a.m. update:
Watch the full news conference here:
AG James Uthmeier joins FHP Col. Howze and Orlando PD Chief Smith to announce arrests and charges in organized cargo theft scheme
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) February 12, 2026
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Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
Original Report:
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference in Orlando on Thursday.
Uthmeier plans to speak with law enforcement leaders around 10 a.m. from the Florida Highway Patrol Troop D headquarters.
Florida Highway Patrol Col. Gary Howze, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith, and Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Jean Almonacy will join Uthmeier.
Officials have not said what will be discussed at the gathering.
Channel 9 will have a crew at the news conference and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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