The FBI arrested not one – but two – mayors in South Florida on bribery-related charges, the Associated Press reports.
On Tuesday, feds took into custody Sweetwater Mayor Manuel “Manny” Marono and Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi.
Both are accused of separate kickback and bribery schemes using federal grants.
Gov. Rick Scott ordered suspensions for both mayors.
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