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Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, according to Florida state officials.
- Attorney General James Uthmeier stated that Espinosa approved the Kissimmee Business Boost 2.0 program and then sought $50,000 from it for herself and family members.
- The program was designed to assist small businesses in recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
- Espinosa submitted three applications for the program on the first day applications opened in September 2025.
