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Panama City Couple On State Probation For Passing Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes Indicted For Manufacturing And Passing Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes

Clay County Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years For Federal Drug And Gun Charges

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Neal Evan Pollman (42, Panama City) with one count of manufacturing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes and nine counts of passing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes, and Lyndsey Rhea Markland (41, Panama City) with four counts of passing counterfeit Federal Reserve […]

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Multi-Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than Eleven Years In Federal Prison For Possession With The Intent To Distribute Cocaine And For Violating Terms Of Supervised Release

Clay County Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years For Federal Drug And Gun Charges

Jacksonville, Florida – Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Corinthian King (32, Jacksonville) to 11 years and 8 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine. King has also agreed to the forfeiture of a Glock 9mm pistol and ammunition, possessed during his commission of the offense. King […]

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Orlando Restaurateur Pleads Guilty For Failing To Pay $2 Million In Employment Taxes

Clay County Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years For Federal Drug And Gun Charges

Orlando, FL –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Manuel Tato  has pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to truthfully account for and pay over employment taxes. Tato faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to court documents, Tato owned and […]

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Cape Coral Trio Convicted For Their Roles In A Multi-Million Dollar Credit Card Fraud Scheme

Clay County Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years For Federal Drug And Gun Charges

Fort Myers, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Carlos Tejeda (62, Cape Coral), Juan Tejeda (35, Cape Coral), and Pedro Pelaez (59, Cape Coral) guilty in connection with their involvement in a large-scale credit card fraud scheme which operated in Cape Coral between late-2015 and mid-2018. […]

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Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing And Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material

Clay County Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years For Federal Drug And Gun Charges

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jeffrey Charles Thomas (41, Lithia) has pleaded guilty to distribution and possession of child sex abuse material. Thomas faces a mandatory minimum term of 5 years, up to 20 years, in federal prison. He will be required to forfeit the electronic devices used in […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $1.5 Million to Accelerate Flood Recovery Efforts in Southeast Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award .5 Million to Accelerate Flood Recovery Efforts in Southeast Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million in grant awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support the efforts of non-profit and faith-based organizations engaged in flood recovery efforts in Southeast Florida. Today’s announcement is in addition to the request and approval of a Major Disaster Declaration that will provide a wide range […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Third Consecutive Anti-Crime, Pro-Public Safety Legislative Package

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Third Consecutive Anti-Crime, Pro-Public Safety Legislative Package

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law his third consecutive anti-crime, pro-public safety legislative package. The bills enacted by the Governor strengthen pre-trial detention and push back against “bail reform” efforts that have made other states significantly less safe, increase sentences for drug traffickers that target children, and subject child rapists to the […]

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Nourish your mind all May long

Nourish your mind all May long

Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps you make mindful healthy choices, foster good relationships, and achieve your goals. Sign up for the Mind and Mood Wellbeing Challenge and challenge yourself to practice stress management this month. To complete the challenge and earn 25 wellness points, do any of the stress management techniques listed and log […]

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County offices will close on May 12 for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

County offices will close on May 12 for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

All County offices and libraries will be closed Friday, May 12, in observance of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Last year the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners passed legislation making the second Friday in May an annual County holiday to honor the men and women who serve and protect the citizens of Miami-Dade County.   […]

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