Community Pulse

Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested on charges of theft and fraud in connection with $50,000 in Covid-19 grant funds that she and her family received from a city program she helped create, officials said. Facebook

Oct 22, 2026

Orlando Sentinelmayoral scandal

Kissimmee mayor criminally charged in business grant scandal, Florida AG says

Kissimmee mayor criminally charged in business grant scandal, Florida AG says Orlando Sentinel

Oct 21, 2026

Florida Todaycorruption arrest

Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses

Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses Florida Today

Oct 21, 2026

WKMGmayor arrest

Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest

Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest WKMG

Oct 21, 2026

Orlando Sentinelelection candidate

2026 Voters Guide: Tiffany N. Jeffers running for Kissimmee City Commission Seat 4

2026 Voters Guide: Tiffany N. Jeffers running for Kissimmee City Commission Seat 4 Orlando Sentinel

Oct 14, 2026

WKMGbudget adoption

Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3

Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3 WKMG

Sep 22, 2026

Orlando Weeklyhiring freeze

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns Orlando Weekly

Sep 2, 2026

FOX 35 Orlandoethics violation

Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor

Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor FOX 35 Orlando

Sep 2, 2026

Community Pulse

Toho board removal and flock cameras

Flock cameras

Congratulation to Mayor Eady

Flock surveillance cameras

Food pantry space and funding

Kissimmee Police Department and Citizens Police Academy

Ethics complaints involving Mayor Espinosa

Citizens Police Academy and ethics concerns

Impeachment special meeting, downtown murals, and transparency

Articles of Impeachment

Transparency

Transparency and impeachment

Ballot language on background checks and candidate disqualification

Ballot language — candidate background checks

Downtown noise during special events

Downtown noise

Marijuana trucks and bicycle helmets

Community concerns

Commissioner accountability

City Clerk and law enforcement recognition

Public comment decorum

Accountability and perceived retaliation

Personal experiences with Lillian Evans

Pending ethics complaints

Ethics complaints and court ruling

Sworn complaints / civility

Downtown public safety and police response

Recognition of Fire Inspector Dwight Johnson

Code enforcement and noise ordinance

Sworn complaints against commissioners

Ethics complaint procedure suspension

Civic decorum

Sworn complaint not on agenda

Noise ordinance enforcement

Recognition of fire inspector

Ethics complaint process / Sixth DCA litigation

Downtown public safety / police response

Sworn complaints against Martinez and Espinosa

Ethics complaint against Commissioner Martinez

General accountability and transparency

Transparency and equal treatment of businesses

Smith Street loitering and police presence

Business permit and conflicts of interest

Smith Street loitering and vandalism

Loitering near Smith Street

Nepotism accusations and defense of her family

Residency and fairness in city government

Commissioner Martinez's conduct and complaint handling

Ethics complaints / transparency

Sworn Complaint Against Commissioner Martinez

In the News

Florida ethics panel formally censures Kissimmee mayor after her arrest

Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - ABC News

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges

Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud

Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested on charges of theft and fraud in connection with $50,000 in Covid-19 grant funds that she and her family received from a city program she helped create, officials said.

Kissimmee mayor criminally charged in business grant scandal, Florida AG says

Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses

Kissimmee mayor released on bond after theft, fraud arrest

2026 Voters Guide: Tiffany N. Jeffers running for Kissimmee City Commission Seat 4

Kissimmee OKs final budget with hiring freeze, eye on Amendment 3

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

Florida Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Kissimmee mayor