DeSantis suspends Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill following felony arrest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Monday suspending Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill after she was indicted on seven felony charges relating to alleged fraud of an elderly citizen.

On March 27, Hill was indicted on three counts of exploitation of elderly person or disabled person greater than $50,000, one count of scheme to defraud of $50,000 or more, one count of fraudulent use of personal identification over $100,000, and one count of mortgage fraud greater than $100,000, and fraudulent use of personal identification (parent/guardian/custodian).

FDLE Assistant Commissioner Lee Massie told reporters Hill “betrayed the trust of her community by taking advantage of a 96-year-old elderly citizen.”