Florida PTA Treasurer Accused of Theft

(Daytona Beach, Florida) The 52-year-old PTA treasurer for the David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School, Diane Holland, has been accused of stealing $25,000 of PTA funds.

PTA President Jennifer Dietz said the money was supposed to go toward technology, field trips and class parties.

Daytona Beach police said Holland turned herself in to authorities after a warrant was obtained for her arrest.

Holland told police she needed the money for a surgery for her daughter and apologized profusely before turning herself in.

Dietz told Local 6 that she thought Holland's daughter had surgery a few weeks ago, but in recent months, Holland moved into a Port Orange home, not far from the water, with a new car parked in the driveway.

Holland was booked into custody at the Volusia County Jail and subsequently released on bond.