MINER, J.
The State appeals an order granting appellee Russ's motion for judgment of acquittal notwithstanding the verdict of guilty on the charge of official misconduct. In addition, Russ cross-appeals from his conviction and sentence for petit theft. For the reasons set out below, we reverse the order granting the judgment of acquittal but affirm Russ's cross-appeal without further discussion.
Glendell Russ, a then-City Commissioner in Quincy, Florida, was...
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