Worrell's chief of staff speaks out after officials show up to home during maternity leave

Worrell's former Chief of Staff Keisha Mulfort felt it was heavy-handed for officials to show up at her door with Orange County deputies to tell her she was fired and to try to take back state property. The state attorney's office tells FOX 35 News it was standard practice, but now the sheriff is saying he wouldn't have approved deputies being there.

Rally for suspended state attorney held

Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Worrell on Wednesday, claiming she’s "neglected her duty to faithfully prosecute crime" in Orange and Osceola counties. She was replaced by Andrew Bain.

State attorney says politics behind ousting

Monique Worrell will continue her bid for reelection as state attorney in 2024 amid her suspension by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a Zoom meeting late Wednesday, she asked her supporters to "pray for my family."

Crime victims speak on Worrell's suspension

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Court Wednesday morning for neglect of duty. He suspended her via executive order. Now family members of victims in high-profile cases that came before Worrell's office are now responding to news of her ousting.

Grady Judd responds to Worrell ousting

Law enforcement officers from across the state are reacting to the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell. FOX 35's John Brown spoke with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd who participated in a news conference held by Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing Worrell's ousting.

Monique Worrell vows to fight in 2024

Monique Worrell slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a "weak dictator" Wednesday over her suspension as state attorney alleging that her removal was politically motivated. Gov. DeSantis suspended Worrell from her position via executive order Wednesday morning alleging neglect of duty and incompetence – and following questions over a man's criminal history after two Orlando police officers were shot last week.

Ashley Moody on Monique Worrell's suspension

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody spoke Wednesday morning at a press conference following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' announcement that State Attorney Monique Worrell had been suspended.