By Facts News Group Staff
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida · Arrest Oct. 29, 2026 · Leon County Sheriff's Office statement
A Leon County Schools deputy superintendent was arrested Thursday, Oct. 29, on a grand theft charge, according to the Leon County Sheriff's Office. Michelle Gayle, 64, is accused of obtaining more than $1,200 in false reimbursements from the Foundation for Leon County Schools.
Status at a glance
- Records confirm: Arrested Oct. 29, 2026, on one charge of grand theft and booked into the Leon County Detention Facility (LCSO statement; WFSU; WCTV; WTXL).
- Authorities allege that she obtained more than $1,200 in false reimbursements from the foundation.
- Not yet known: Bond, court date, plea and attorney.
What the sheriff's office says
LCSO said its investigation found Gayle received reimbursements from the Foundation for Leon County Schools that were not legitimate, totaling more than $1,200. The exact amount has not been confirmed by two sources and is left out.
District status
Gayle has been on administrative leave since August, along with the foundation's executive director, according to WFSU and WCTV. The executive director has not been charged. The district said its own internal investigation is continuing.
The charge explained
In Florida, theft of property valued at $750 or more is grand theft, a felony. Gayle has not been convicted, and she is presumed innocent.
Documents
Still unknown
- Bond amount, first appearance outcome and next court date.
- Whether Gayle has an attorney or has commented.
- The time period of the reimbursements and how they were found.
Sources
- Leon County Sheriff's Office statement, Oct. 29, 2026
- WFSU, Oct. 30, 2026 – news.wfsu.org
- WCTV, Oct. 29, 2026 – wctv.tv
- WTXL – wtxl.com
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