Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $300 Million for Projects to Protect Communities from Impacts of Flooding and Storm Surge

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards 0 Million for Projects to Protect Communities from Impacts of Flooding and Storm Surge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $300 million in state funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for 71 new resilience and adaptation projects and three previously awarded projects to help prepare coastal and inland communities for the adverse impacts of flooding and storm surge. “The Framework for Freedom […]

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Law

Judge Sentences Florida Man to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Judge Sentences Florida Man to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

WASHINGTON – Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari, 26, of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. According to court documents, Al-Azhari pleaded guilty to the charge in February 2023. Al-Azhari is a United States citizen […]

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Law

Tampa Man Sentenced To 18 Years For Attempting To Provide Material Support To Isis

Judge Sentences Florida Man to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber today sentenced Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari (26, Tampa) to 18 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The court also ordered Al-Azhari to forfeit certain assets that are traceable to proceeds […]

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Travel

American Airlines announces record winter schedule at MIA

American Airlines announces record winter schedule at MIA

With a more than 30 year-history at Miami International Airport, American is proud to serve as the hometown airline, providing our customers with an unparalleled network that includes unique destinations like Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas; Anguilla; and Sacramento, California. Next winter we’re proud to continue to invest in the undisputed gateway to Latin America and the […]

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Law

Jury Convicts Jacksonville Felon For Illegally Possessing A Loaded Firearm

Judge Sentences Florida Man to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Dwayne Eric Thompson (39, Jacksonville) guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Thompson faces a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to evidence presented at trial, Thompson was […]

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Travel

Palm trees and 80 degrees: American Airlines adds more ways to visit Miami with record-breaking winter schedule

Palm trees and 80 degrees: American Airlines adds more ways to visit Miami with record-breaking winter schedule

With a more than 30 year-history at Miami International Airport, American is proud to serve as the hometown airline, providing our customers with an unparalleled network that includes unique destinations like Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas; Anguilla; and Sacramento, California.  Next winter we’re proud to continue to invest in the undisputed gateway to Latin America and the […]

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Law

Kissimmee Resident Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting Rideshare Service

Judge Sentences Florida Man to 18 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jesus Alejandro Millan Gomez (38, Kissimmee) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the wire fraud offense, and a mandatory consecutive term of 2 years for the aggravated identity […]

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Lifestyle

Road and Dock Closures for July 13, 2023

Road and Dock Closures for July 13, 2023CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through July 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 be intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. […]