Florida

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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Florida

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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Miami

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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Miami

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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Law

Brazilian National Pleads Guilty To Attempted Sex Trafficking Of A Child

Brazilian National Pleads Guilty To Attempted Sex Trafficking Of A Child

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Mateus Fernandes Evangelista Da Silva (23, Brazil) has pleaded guilty to attempted sex trafficking of a child. Evangelista Da Silva faces a minimum mandatory term of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. As part […]

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Law

Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Identity Theft And Bank Fraud Charges

Brazilian National Pleads Guilty To Attempted Sex Trafficking Of A Child

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Kiana Fiona Alphonse (29, Covington, Georgia) has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, seven counts of bank fraud, five counts of false representation of a Social Security number, and five counts of aggravated identity theft. Alphonse faces a minimum […]

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Miami

Seasonal fertilizer ban in effect May 15 through Oct. 31

Seasonal fertilizer ban in effect May 15 through Oct. 31

Miami-Dade County’s fertilizer ordinance applies to fertilizer applicators and anyone who performs landscape management. Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorous is restricted from May 15 through October 31. The ordinance has specific rules for when, how much and where you can fertilize, how grass clippings and vegetative matter are to be handled, and what training is […]

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Law

Tampa Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm

Brazilian National Pleads Guilty To Attempted Sex Trafficking Of A Child

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge James Moody, Jr. has sentenced Christian Joel Andujar Rivera (25, Tampa) to four years and four months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of firearms. The court also ordered him to forfeit a Glock firearm and assorted […]

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