Mayor Espinosa Faces Impeachment Probe | Orlando News

Kissimmee’s mayor, Jackie Espinosa, is under fire after a special prosecutor found probable cause that she personally profited from a small business grant program she helped design—three family-linked businesses received nearly $50,000. The prosecutor recommended impeachment, criminal referral, and repayment. With Espinosa out of town on vacation and not attending a heated commission meeting, residents split: some demand her resignation, others insist voters should decide her fate. The fallout has shaken voter confidence, especially in Puerto Rican and Latino communities, who argue she won a majority and should finish her term. The city commission will vote on impeachment August 18, after spending over $25,000 on the investigation, while Espinosa’s lawyer insists impeachment isn’t warranted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/237d64203f71ed77