OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Mayor of Kissimmee, Jackie Espinosa, was arrested by law enforcement Wednesday morning.
Only Channel 9 was there when Espinosa was pulled over as she drove away from her home shortly after 8 a.m.
She was asked to step out of the vehicle she was driving and was placed in handcuffs.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Espinosa was arrested and will be charged with grand theft and organized scheme to defraud.
This morning, we arrested Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa and are charging her with Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud. We will be holding a press conference at 2pm at our Orlando office with CFO Ingoglia and FDLE Commissioner Keefe to provide more information.
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) October 21, 2026
Uthmeier said he will be holding a press conference at 2 p.m. at our Orlando office with CFO Ingoglia and FDLE Commissioner Keefe to provide more information.
9 Investigates has been looking into an ongoing FDLE investigation involving Espinosa.
Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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