Before Joel Greenberg was a central figure in a national political scandal involving Congressman Matt Gaetz, he was a font of local controversies — a disruptor, a lightning rod, a rising star, and a cautionary tale.

• Troubled youth (3:01)
• The 2016 election victory (5:46)
• Butting heads with elected officials (8:32)
• Greenberg’s “cowboy manner” (12:53)
• The bombshell drops (17:53)
• Malware scheme (22:30)
• Greenberg’s charming side (23:37)