Law

Leesburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm

Leesburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm

Ocala, Florida – Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Timothy Eric Evans (41, Leesburg) under the Armed Career Criminal Act to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered the forfeiture of the handgun and ammunition used in the offense. Evans had […]

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Law

Film Producer Sentenced To 10 Years For Bank Robbery

Leesburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Nacoe Ray Brown (55, Baltimore, Maryland) to 10 years in federal prison for bank robbery and violating the terms of his supervised release. The penalties included 8 years for the robbery offense and 2 years consecutive for violating the terms of his supervised release […]

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Florida

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-65 (Emergency Management – Broward County Flooding)

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-65 (Emergency Management – Broward County Flooding)

TO:                 Members of the Press   FROM:           Taryn Fenske, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Thursday, April 13, 2023   RE:                 Executive Order 23-65 (Emergency Management – Broward County Flooding)   […]

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Florida

ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding – 4/13 Afternoon

MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-65 (Emergency Management – Broward County Flooding)

Governor Ron DeSantis issues Executive Order-23-65 declaring State of Emergency in Broward County In response to significant flooding in southeast Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 23-65 declaring a State of Emergency in Broward County. The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated at a Level 2 in response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Mass Migration, […]

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Law

Career Offender Sentenced To More Than Twelve Years For Drug Trafficking

Leesburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew has sentenced Derek Wallace (46, Tampa) to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Wallace had pleaded guilty on November 29, 2022. According to court documents, on January 5, 2022, Wallace arranged a drug transaction […]

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Miami

Miami-Dade Countryfest takes place at Tropical Park April 15-16

Miami-Dade Countryfest takes place at Tropical Park April 15-16

The Miami-Dade Countryfest, home of the International Livestock Show and Rodeo returns from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th Street., Miami. Originally established in 2015 as the Miami International Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show. The Miami-Dade […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Heartbeat Protection Act

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Heartbeat Protection Act

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 300, the Heartbeat Protection Act, which prohibits abortions once the unborn child has a detectible heartbeat.   “We are proud to support life and family in the state of Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I applaud the Legislature for passing the Heartbeat Protection Act that expands […]

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Law

Middleburg Felon Pleads Guilty To Illegally Possessing Ammunition

Leesburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Cody Mack McCormick (35, Middleburg) today pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition as a convicted felon. McCormick faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. According to court documents, on December 12, 2022, the […]

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