Law

Federal Jury Convicts Two Men For Conspiring To Transfer Unregistered Machinegun Conversion Devices Disguised As “Pen Holders”

Federal Jury Convicts Two Men For Conspiring To Transfer Unregistered Machinegun Conversion Devices Disguised As “Pen Holders”

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury today found Kristopher Justinboyer Ervin (43, Orange Park) and Matthew Raymond Hoover (39, Wisconsin) guilty of conspiring to transfer unregistered machinegun conversion devices that they referred to as “Auto Key Cards.” Additionally, Ervin was convicted of seven counts of transferring unregistered […]

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Miami

Scholarship applications open from April 21 to May 19

Scholarship applications open from April 21 to May 19

The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) is offering scholarships for qualifying students. Community Advisory Committees (CACs) Scholarships: 16 $2,500 awards Candidates must be between the ages of 16-25 Canidates must be enrolled in a college or vocational institution or attending a college or vocational institution this fall Students must have a […]

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Law

Orange Park Man Charged After Mailing Multiple Machinegun Conversion Devices

Federal Jury Convicts Two Men For Conspiring To Transfer Unregistered Machinegun Conversion Devices Disguised As “Pen Holders”

Jacksonville, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the return of an indictment charging Kristopher Justinboyer Ervin (41, Orange Park) with possession of an unregistered machinegun conversion device.  If convicted, Ervin faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.  According to court documents, in January 2021, an agent with the Bureau […]

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Lifestyle

Road and Dock Road Closures for Sunday, April 23, 2023

Road and Dock Road Closures for Sunday, April 23, 2023CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through May 2023): One eastbound lane closure as repairs are made on road depressions.  Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all […]

Law

United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy

Federal Jury Convicts Two Men For Conspiring To Transfer Unregistered Machinegun Conversion Devices Disguised As “Pen Holders”

Tampa – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today the first quarter results of the Middle District of Florida’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy. Over the past three months, PSN prosecutors in the Middle District of Florida have prosecuted 130 defendants for federal firearms and violent crime offenses.  Those prosecutions have removed more than […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Bill to Ensure Justice in Capital Cases

Governor DeSantis Signs Bill to Ensure Justice in Capital Cases

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by parents of the victims of the Parkland mass murder to sign Senate Bill (SB) 450, which reforms Florida’s death penalty statutes including reducing the number of jurors needed to administer capital punishment from unanimous to a supermajority of eight out of twelve.   “Once a […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces International Trade Mission

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces International Trade Mission

  The Governor and a delegation from Florida will visit four countries to discuss expanding economic opportunities  TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will lead an international trade mission, organized in conjunction with Enterprise Florida, to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom. The mission will build on economic relationships Florida […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $5 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Flooding in Southeast Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces International Trade Mission

Businesses in Broward County, including sole proprietors, are eligible to apply   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $5 million available for businesses impacted by flooding in Southeast Florida. Businesses in Broward County, including sole proprietors, are eligible to apply. Florida’s small business owners […]

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