Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Lopez from office, in accordance with state law, and appointed Christopher A. Blackmon to take his place while the case against Lopez plays out.

The prior administration knew about this and failed to act on it,” but it’s not clear why, interim Osceola Sheriff Blackmon said Wednesday of former Sheriff Lopez, who was ...

Christopher Blackmon, Central Region Chief for the Florida Highway Patrol, is now serving as interim sheriff of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office following the suspension of Sheriff Marcos Lopez ...

After Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested for his involvement in a gambling operation, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Christopher Blackmon will serve as interim sheriff. Blackmon is a 35-year ...

New Osceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon gave News 6 Community Correspondent Laverne McGee an exclusive interview today on how he is going to deal with the crisis unfolding in the office.

Interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon is vying for the job on a more permanent basis. Blackmon said he will run for the position in the next election. It will be the first time he ...

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — It has been more than a month since Osceola County Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon replaced former Sheriff Marcos Lopez. The new role is one Blackmon is enjoying and ...

Following his arrest, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Lopez via an executive order and appointed Christopher A. Blackmon as sheriff of Osceola County.

Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon said one of the employees arrested was Cassandra Wirthlin, a digital evidence specialist, who had been employed by the sheriff's office for eight years.

OACOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon is vying for the job on a more permanent basis. Blackmon said he will run for the position in the next election.