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According to the ACI report, MIA remained the busiest airport in the U.S. for international freight but now ranks as the 7th busiest in the world in that category, up from 9th in 2021. MIA is also now the 3rd busiest U.S. airport in total freight and total cargo (freight plus mail), up from 4th […]
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Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced sixteen individuals for their respective roles in a multi-kilogram cocaine and fentanyl distribution operation dubbed “Operation Titan Fall.” Each of the defendants charged in the case pleaded guilty and were sentenced on the dates set forth below: Name Drugs, Drug Quantities, Other Charges Date […]
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Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg, announces that Moad Mohamed Benkabbou (23, Kissimmee) has pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements to a federal agency. He faces a maximum sentence of eight years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. On August 9, 2022, FBI agents […]
The post Kissimmee Man Pleads Guilty For Lying To The FBI In Connection With An International Terrorism Investigation first appeared on City News Miami.
New Ryan White Program Request for Proposals period is open now for Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative (RFP No. EHE-2223). Interested organizations who are qualified and experienced in healthcare and HIV/AIDS-related issues must submit a Request for Proposal by 2 p.m. on June 28. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held via Zoom on […]
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Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Troy Mitchell McGowan (25, Deltona) with three counts of distributing child sexual abuse images and videos over the internet, two counts of receiving child sexual abuse images and videos over the internet, and one count possession of child sexual […]
The post Deltona Man Indicted For Distributing, Receiving, And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos Over The Internet first appeared on City News Miami.
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jason Washington (42, St. Petersburg) with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance, one count of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute it, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted […]
The post St. Petersburg Man Indicted For Possessing A Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute And Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon first appeared on City News Miami.
Tallahassee — On Monday, March 7 at 10 a.m., Senator Victor Torres, La Mesa Boricua de Florida, and allies will celebrate Puerto Rico Day in Tallahassee. This virtual advocacy event for the Puerto Rican and Latino community in the middle of the legislative session will be a day of action and advocacy at the Florida […]
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North Miami Mayor and Vice Mayor Among Several South Florida Notable Haitian Americans to be Honored at Festival April 27, 2023 In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Haitian Compas Festival, organizers recently announced the return of the Haitian Compas Festival Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards which recognizes two of the City […]
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Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Oscar Adriano Quintero Rengifo, a/k/a “Guatala,” (35, Colombia) to 20 years and 10 months in federal prison for smuggling cocaine into the United States of America. Referred to in the Colombian media as the “Prince of Semi-Submersibles,” Quintero Rengifo was arrested in Colombia at […]
The post Colombia’s “Prince Of Semi-Submersibles” Sentenced To Over 20 Years In Federal Prison For Smuggling Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine first appeared on City News Miami.
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Saturday, May 6, 2023 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day Each year, we honor the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities. The National Fallen Firefighters […]
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