Florida Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested for Beating, Threatening to Kill Elderly Parents
David Lindfield
April 14, 2026 - 3:11 pm
A Democrat candidate for governor in Florida was arrested after authorities say he violently attacked his elderly parents inside their home, according to law enforcement officials.
Kevin Cichowski, who is running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), faces a series of serious charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery, battery on a person over 65, witness tampering, and robbery by sudden snatching.
The charges were revealed in a press release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Violent Incident Inside Family Home
The incident occurred on April 10 at the family’s residence in Palm Coast, Florida.
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