Journalist

Christopher Cann

Christopher Cann is a journalist on the Orlando Sentinel's Justice & Safety team covering high-profile prosecutions, crime, law enforcement and breaking news. Previously, he covered public safety for the Tallahassee Democrat. He studied journalism and English literature at the University of Florida.

In the days after his appointment as state attorney, Andrew Bain received in-person assistance from one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top advisers.

Top DeSantis adviser took hands-on role in state attorney transition after Worrell suspension

August 18, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

In the days after his appointment as state attorney, Andrew Bain received in-person assistance from one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top advisers.

Andrew Bain said he was rescinding the State Attorney's Office's catch-and-release policy. His staff has been unable to provide it.

DeSantis-appointee says he got rid of catch-and-release policy. Former staffer says it never existed.

August 14, 2023 at 5:11 p.m.

Andrew Bain said he was rescinding the State Attorney's Office's catch-and-release policy. His staff has been unable to provide it.

Several of Central Florida's Black leaders and descendants of victims of the Ocoee and Rosewood massacres denounced the state's controversial new African American history standards on Saturday at an event in Orlando.

Thompson, Frost condemn Florida’s Black history standards at town hall

August 12, 2023 at 7:17 p.m.

Several of Central Florida's Black leaders and descendants of victims of the Ocoee and Rosewood massacres denounced the state's controversial new African American history standards on Saturday at an event...

A member of the State Attorney's Office was fired while on maternity leave after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell.

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Former State Attorney’s Office staff member fired while on maternity leave, hires lawyer

August 12, 2023 at 1:51 p.m.

A member of the State Attorney's Office was fired while on maternity leave after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell.

Andrew Bain, who replaced Monique Worrell as state attorney, has indefinitely suspended the office's diversion programs and canceled the catch-and-release policy.

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Diversion programs, policy nixed following Worrell’s ouster

September 7, 2023 at 10:25 a.m.

Andrew Bain, who replaced Monique Worrell as state attorney, has indefinitely suspended the office's diversion programs and canceled the catch-and-release policy.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, Orlando's elected top prosecutor.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell from office

August 9, 2023 at 8:21 p.m.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, Orlando's elected top prosecutor.

The suspect was shot and killed after he barricaded himself in a hotel room and then fired at officers Saturday morning, said Chief Eric Smith at a press conference. The officers are expected to recover.

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Gunman killed at hotel near Universal after shooting 2 Orlando police officers downtown, chief says

August 5, 2023 at 7:49 p.m.

The suspect was shot and killed after he barricaded himself in a hotel room and then fired at officers Saturday morning, said Chief Eric Smith at a press conference. The...