NORTHCUTT, Judge.
The circuit court convicted Michael Sramek of indirect criminal contempt. We reverse because the order to show cause was not based on a proper affidavit.
The prosecution of indirect criminal contempt is governed by Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.840. Florida courts have held that failure to strictly follow the dictates of that rule is fundamental error. See Cone v. Gillson,
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