--- title: "Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Fraud Charges" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-fraud-charges" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-fraud-charges" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-fraud-charges.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-fraud-charges" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-22T03:25:30.257Z" source_reported: "2026-10-22T02:41:40.000Z" updated: "2026-10-22T03:25:30.257Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 12 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-22T04:30:23.872801+00:00" --- # Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Fraud Charges *Florida Attorney General announces charges related to $50,000 in COVID relief grants.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust high (86) due to named officials, arrest warrant document, multiple independent outlets, and specific $50,000 figure source. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic high (95) as story explains context, includes quotes, specific data, next steps, and separates fact from comment. - Hype 12 of 100, lower is better. Hype low (12); language is measured without sensationalist exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. - The charges stem from an investigation into $50,000 in city grants from the Business Boost 2.0 COVID-19 relief program awarded to businesses connected to Espinosa or her family. - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest and detailed the charges. - Espinosa faces a potential prison sentence of up to 30 years if convicted. Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and charged with grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the charges, which relate to approximately $50,000 in grants from the city's Business Boost 2.0 COVID-19 relief program. These funds were allegedly awarded to businesses linked to Espinosa or her immediate family. According to the arrest warrant, an audit by the Florida CFO's office found that three businesses owned or controlled by Espinosa or her family members received the grant money. The state attorney general's office stated that Espinosa demonstrated an intent to create a process that would allow herself and her family to receive city funds to which she was not entitled. Espinosa faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. ## Disagreement on the nature of the funds While Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stated the case involves "the local government equivalent of insider congressional stock trading" and an abuse of office to "enrich herself," Espinosa's attorney, Migdalia Perez, said the case involves a "publicly approved grant program administered by City staff, not a secret scheme to steal taxpayer money." Perez added that the prosecution must prove criminal intent and that there is a difference between an alleged ethics violation and a criminal offense. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention that Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa had previously dodged an impeachment trial, a detail included in digests from The Blaze and Conservative Review. None of the centre-rated digests mention the comparison made by Florida's chief financial officer, Blaise Ingoglia, to "insider congressional stock trading," a detail present in digests from The Epoch Times and The Blaze. ## Who covered it Shares of the 50 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 12% (6) - Centre: 40% (20) - Right: 48% (24) 41 of 91 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-22T04:30:23.872801+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-22T05:15:12.331Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports focused on the arrest and the specific charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. They noted that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the charges and that the funds in question were from the city's Business Boost 2.0 COVID-19 relief program. These reports also included statements from Espinosa's attorney, Migdalia Perez, who maintained her client's innocence and stated they would challenge the allegations vigorously in court, distinguishing between an ethics violation and a criminal offense. ABC News, in its full report, also detailed that Vice Mayor Angela Eady would assume mayoral duties and that the city manager authorized an internal investigation into the grant program. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports highlighted the arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa on grand theft and fraud charges related to COVID-19 relief funds. They specified the amount involved was $50,000 and that the grants were awarded to businesses linked to Espinosa or her family. These reports mentioned Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement of the charges. Some digests included a detail about Espinosa owning Matador Tacos & Tapas Bar, with a photo from 2023. ### Right - Right-rated reports led with the arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa on grand theft and fraud charges, often quoting Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. Several reports described the alleged actions as an abuse of office to enrich herself. The Epoch Times and The Blaze, in their digests, included a statement from Florida's chief financial officer, Blaise Ingoglia, comparing the situation to "insider congressional stock trading." The Western Journal and OAN identified Espinosa as a Democrat. The Blaze and Conservative Review digests mentioned that Espinosa had previously "dodged an impeachment trial." **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 2 - low: 3 - mixed: 11 - high: 22 - unknown: 41 - veryHigh: 12 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Connect FM | Local News Radio | Dubois, PA](https://connectradio.fm/abc-politics/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/social/o-primarita-din-sua-arestata-si-acuzata-de-furt-si-frauda-cu-fonduri-pentru-pandemie-ce-au-descoperit-anchetatorii-despre-afacerile-familiei-sale-23829640) — A U.S. Mayor, Arrested and Charged with Theft and Fraud with Pandemic Funds. What Investigators Discovered About His Family's Business - [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/news/national/politics/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - Regional Media News - [Deltaplex News](https://deltaplexnews.com/politics/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/epochtv/replay-florida-ag-james-uthmeier-announces-the-arrest-of-kissimmee-mayor-for-grand-theft-and-organized-scheme-to-defraud-6107260) — REPLAY: Florida AG James Uthmeier Announces the Arrest of Kissimmee Mayor for Grand Theft and Organized Scheme to Defraud - [Positively Osceola](https://positivelyosceola.com/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-as-50000-city-grant-investigation-leads-to-felony-charges) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested as $50,000 City Grant Investigation Leads to Felony Charges - [Delta Daily News](https://deltadailynews.com/politics/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [Northwest Newsradio](https://nwnewsradio.com/2026/10/21/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [MyClallamCounty.com](https://myclallamcounty.com/2026/10/21/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [Baller Alert](https://balleralert.com/jackie-espinosa-arrest-kissimmee-florida-mayor-grant-fraud) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrest: $50K Fraud Case - [The Center Square](https://thecentersquare.com/florida/article_1b0ee26c-42f6-4be2-bca9-c02944639802.html) — Florida mayor arrested for grand theft, fraud - [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/videos/news/2026/10/21/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-charged-theft/92367693007) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested, charged with theft - [Everett Post](https://everettpost.com/politics/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [wsjm.com](https://wsjm.com/2026/10/21/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [SuperHits 103.7 COSY-FM](https://wcsy.com/2026/10/21/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [MyCentralOregon.com](https://mycentraloregon.com/2026/10/21/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [thepulseofnh.com](https://thepulseofnh.com/mayor-of-kissimmee-florida-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-funds-ag) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - The Pulse of NH - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/50k-fraud-florida-ag-uthmeier-announces-arrest-of-kissimmee-mayor-accused-in-scam-case/videoshow/135100551.cms) — '$50K fraud…': Florida AG Uthmeier announces arrest of Kissimmee mayor accused in scam case - [WLTReport](https://wltreport.com/2026/10/21/just-in-left-wing-florida-mayor-arrested-on-grand-theft-fraud-charges) — JUST IN: Left-Wing Florida Mayor ARRESTED on Grand Theft & Fraud Charges - [ALnavío](https://alnavio.es/detienen-a-una-alcaldesa-de-florida-ee-uu-por-hurto-mayor-y-fraude-organizado) — Florida Mayor (US) Arrested for Major Stealing and Organized Fraud · Global Voices - [The Blaze](https://theblaze.com/news/abused-her-office-to-enrich-herself-florida-mayor-arrested-for-securing-business-grants-from-program-she-created) — 'Abused her office to enrich herself': Florida mayor arrested for allegedly defrauding COVID relief program she created - [Conservative Review](https://conservativereview.com/abused-her-office-to-enrich-herself-florida-mayor-arrested-for-allegedly-defrauding-covid-relief-program-she-created-2678121741.html) — 'Abused her office to enrich herself': Florida mayor arrested for allegedly defrauding COVID relief program she created - [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/10/21/n14874216.htm) — Florida Attorney General Announces Kissimi Mayor Arrested on Corruption Charges. - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/US/mayor-kissimmee-florida-arrested-grand-theft-fraud-charges/story?id=137448984) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, arrested on grand theft and fraud charges over COVID relief funds: AG - [The Western Journal](https://westernjournal.com/dem-florida-mayor-arrested-accused-theft-organized-scheme-defraud) — Dem Florida Mayor Arrested, Accused of Theft and 'Organized Scheme to Defraud' - [Florida’s Voice](https://flvoicenews.com/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-faces-up-to-30-years-in-prison-following-corruption-arrest) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa faces up to 30 years in prison following corruption arrest - [Orlando-News.com](https://orlando-news.com/2026/10/21/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-felony-theft-fraud-charges-over-covid-relief-grants) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on felony theft, fraud charges over COVID relief grants - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/oct/21/mayor-kissimmee-florida-jackie-espinosa-arrested-grand-theft-fraud) — Kissimmee mayor arrested on grand theft and fraud charges - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/detienen-a-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-florida-acusada-de-hurto-mayor-y-fraude-organizado) — Mayor of Kissimmee (Florida), Accused of Major Theft and Organized Fraud, Arrested - [The Free Press (Tampa)](https://tampafp.com/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-grand-theft-fraud-charges-over-covid-19-grants) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested On Grand Theft, Fraud Charges Over COVID-19 Grants - [lakelandgazette.info](https://lakelandgazette.info/news/2026/10/21/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa ARRESTED - [100% FED UP!](https://100percentfedup.com/republican-attorney-general-announces-arrest-mayor-charges-include) — Republican Attorney General Announces Arrest Of Mayor, Charges Include “Grand Theft” – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/10/21/florida-mayor-charged-with-grand-theft-fraud) — Florida mayor charged with grand theft and fraud - [domigood.com](https://domigood.com/2026/10/lefty-florida-mayor-arrested-on-charges.html) — Lefty Florida Mayor Arrested on Charges of Grand Theft, Organized Scheme to Defraud - [OAN](https://oann.com/newsroom/fla-democrat-kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-charged-with-theft-in-covid-19-relief-fund-scheme) — Fla.: Democrat Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested, charged with theft in COVID-19 relief fund scheme - [The Rio Times](https://riotimesonline.com/florida-mayor-arrested-over-relief-grants-jackie-espinosa) — Florida Mayor Arrested Over Relief Grants - [El Universo](https://eluniverso.com/internacional/estados-unidos/acusan-de-hurto-mayor-y-fraude-organizado-a-una-alcaldesa-de-florida-ee-uu-nota) — They Charge Major Theft and Organized Fraud with a Florida, U.S. Mayor. - [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/detienen-a-una-alcaldesa-de-florida-ee-uu-por-hurto-mayor-y-fraude-organizado_0_Wvjby0qEca.html) — Florida Mayor (US) Arrested for Major Stealing and Organized Fraud · Global Voices - [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/estados-unidos/2026/oct/21/arrestan-por-fraude-a-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-en-florida-850007.html) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida Arrested for Fraud - [El Diario](https://diario.mx/estados-unidos/2026/oct/21/arrestan-por-fraude-a-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-en-florida-1144521.html) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida Arrested for Fraud - [Orlando Weekly](https://orlandoweekly.com/news/orlando-area-news/kissimmee-mayor-arrested-on-grand-theft-and-fraud-charges) — Kissimmee mayor arrested on grand theft and fraud charges - [Reforma](https://reforma.com/arrestan-por-fraude-a-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-en-florida/ar3299185) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Florida Arrested for Fraud - [elnorte.com](https://elnorte.com/arrestan-por-fraude-a-alcaldesa-en-florida/ar3299188) — Mayor in Florida Arrested for Fraud - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/10/21/2684569.html) — ​BREAKING: Dem Kissimmee mayor arrested on grand theft, fraud charges: AG Uthmeier - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/florida-mayor-arrested-charges-grand-theft-charges-organized) — Lefty Florida Mayor Arrested on Charges of Grand Theft, Organized Scheme to Defraud * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/florida/2026/10/21/kissimmee-mayor-arrested-over-accusations-of-fraud) — Kissimmee mayor arrested over accusations of fraud - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-grand-theft/74204876) — Kissimmee mayor charged with grand theft and fraud over COVID-19 relief funds - [IBTimes Australia](https://ibtimes.com.au/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-fraud-charges-1877147) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Grand Theft and Fraud Charges Amid Scrutiny of COVID Grants - [Hot Air](https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2026/10/21/mayor-of-kissimmee-fl-nailed-on-grand-theft-charges-nj-deputy-ag-for-child-sexual-abuse-materials-n3820181) — Arrests: Kissimmee, FL Mayor on Grand Theft Charges; NJ Deputy AG for Child Sexual Abuse Materials - [Florida Today](https://floridatoday.com/story/news/crime/2026/10/21/florida-kissimmee-mayor-arrested-charged-giving-city-funds-her-family-business/92360347007) — Florida mayor arrested, accused of funneling city money to businesses - [Orlando Sentinel](https://orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/21/kissimmee-mayor-arrested-charged-with-grand-theft-florida-ag-says) — Kissimmee mayor arrested, charged with grand theft, Florida AG says - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-fraud-theft-charges-florida-attorney-general-to-hold-press-conference-101792592062790.html) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference - [Luces del Siglo | Periodismo de Verdad | Periódico Independiente](https://lucesdelsiglo.com/2026/10/21/arrestan-a-alcaldesa-en-florida-interncional) — Florida Mayor Arrested - Lights of the Century - [The Space Coast Rocket](https://thespacecoastrocket.com/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Grand Theft, Fraud Charges - [WFTV 9 abc](https://wftv.com/news/local/kissimmee-mayor-taken-into-custody/Y62APEAGSZGKNEEEKB3YQO2ITE) — Kissimmee mayor arrested on charges of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, AG says - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/local-news/kissimmee-mayor-arrested-on-theft-fraud-charges-ag-says) — Kissimmee Mayor Arrested on Theft, Fraud Charges, AG Says - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/10/21/kissimmee-mayor-arrested-on-theft-fraud-charges-ag-says) — Kissimmee mayor arrested on theft, fraud charges, AG says - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested/74204020) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges - [Telemundo 20](https://telemundo20.com/noticias/destacados/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2548804) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo 62](https://telemundo62.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2615727) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Chicago](https://telemundochicago.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2663710) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Fresno](https://telemundofresno.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2356537) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Houston](https://telemundohouston.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2586924) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo McAllen (40)](https://telemundo40.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2552568) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra](https://telemundonuevainglaterra.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2618840) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Nuevo México](https://telemundonuevomexico.com/videos/destacados/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/295411) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Phoenix/Tucson](https://telemundoarizona.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2589638) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo San Antonio (60)](https://telemundosanantonio.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2528700) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Tampa (49)](https://telemundo49.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2417479) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Utah](https://telemundoutah.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2421319) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo de Puerto Rico](https://telemundopr.com/destacados/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2853882) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Periódico Expreso - Más Cerca de Ti](https://expreso.com.mx/noticias/mundo/arrestan-alcaldesa-de-florida-por-fraude-con-fondos-publicos/266873) — Florida Mayor Arrests for Public Fund Fraud · Global Voices - [RedState](https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/10/21/florida-ag-kissimmee-mayor-arrested-for-theft-fraud-n2208424) — Florida AG: Kissimmee Mayor Arrested for Theft, Fraud - [NBC Miami](https://nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-mayor-arrested-on-theft-and-fraud-charges-uthmeier-says/3875428) — Florida mayor arrested on theft and fraud charges, Uthmeier says - [WPEC](https://cbs12.com/news/local/kissimmee-mayot-jackie-epinosa-arrested-grand-theft-fraud-charges-florida-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-cfo-blaise-ingloglia-scheme-to-defraud-orlando-florida-news) — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on theft, fraud charges, Florida AG says - [The Post Millennial](https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-dem-kissimmee-mayor-arrested-on-grand-theft-fraud-charges-ag-uthmeier) — BREAKING: Dem Kissimmee mayor arrested on grand theft, fraud charges: AG Uthmeier - [WPTV](https://wptv.com/news/state/florida-attorney-general-announces-arrest-of-kissimmee-mayor-on-fraud-grand-theft-charges) — Florida attorney general announces arrest of Kissimmee mayor on fraud, grand theft charges - [El Vocero de Puerto Rico](https://elvocero.com/el-mundo/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-puertorrique-a-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa-por-presunto-hurto-y-fraude/article_b90fde75-8c2a-4455-9e01-6ba8161f084e.html) — Puerto Rican Mayor of Kissimmee, Jackie Espinosa, Arrested for Alleged Theft and Fraud - [STL News](https://stl.news/kissimmee-mayor-arrested-on-theft-fraud-charges) — Kissimmee Mayor Arrested on Theft, Fraud Charges - [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/10/21/ag-uthemier-announces-arrest-of-kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa) — AG Uthmeier announces arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa - [Spectrum News 13](https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/10/21/ag-uthemier-announces-arrest-of-kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa) — AG Uthmeier announces arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa - [FOX13news](https://fox13news.com/news/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-grand-theft-fraud-charges) — Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges, AG says - [WOFL](https://fox35orlando.com/news/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-grand-theft-fraud-charges) — Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on grand theft, fraud charges, AG says - [Telemundo Orlando (31)](https://telemundo31.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2438758) — Mayor of Kissimmee, Jackie Espinosa, Will Remain in Osceola County Jail - [Telemundo 44 Washington DC](https://telemundowashingtondc.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2403117) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Miami (51)](https://telemundo51.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2838358) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo New York (47)](https://telemundo47.com/destacados/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2661317) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Dallas (39)](https://telemundodallas.com/destacados/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2610013) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Denver](https://telemundodenver.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2484992) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices - [Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48](https://telemundoareadelabahia.com/noticias/local/arrestan-a-la-alcaldesa-de-kissimmee-jackie-espinosa/2568342) — Florida Mayor Arrested on Major Stealing Charges · Global Voices ## Questions **What charges is Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa facing?** Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. These charges are related to an investigation into $50,000 in city grants awarded through the Business Boost 2.0 COVID-19 relief program. **Who announced the charges against Mayor Espinosa?** The arrest and charges against Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa were announced by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The investigation focused on grants awarded to businesses linked to Espinosa or her family. **What is the potential penalty if Mayor Espinosa is convicted?** If convicted of the charges, Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa faces a potential prison sentence of up to 30 years. The charges stem from allegations that she improperly used her position to award city relief funds. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/kissimmee-mayor-jackie-espinosa-arrested-on-fraud-charges. 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