Law

Tampa Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Attempting To Have Sex With A 13-Year-Old Child

Tampa Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Attempting To Have Sex With A 13-Year-Old Child

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell has sentenced Mateus Fernandes Evangelista Da Silva (23, Tampa) to 15 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for attempting to patronize or solicit a minor for the purpose of engaging in a commercial sex act. Da Silva will be required to register […]

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Law

Former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud

Tampa Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Attempting To Have Sex With A 13-Year-Old Child

Jacksonville, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Deconna Burke (34, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving COVID Relief Fraud through the Paycheck Protection Program. Burke faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the United States government. No sentencing date has been set.    […]

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Lifestyle

Road and Dock Closures for July 27, 2023

Road and Dock Closures for July 27, 2023  CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Intersection of Clematis Street/Quadrille Boulevard (Tuesday, August 8, 9 p.m. through Wednesday, August 9, 5 a.m. and Wednesday, August 9, 9 p.m. through Thursday, August 10, 5 a.m.): full intersection closure during night times for asphalt stamping/coating. Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue […]

Miami

Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the Region for Two Consecutive Years

Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the Region for Two Consecutive Years

WASD has been ranked as the number one large water utility in the South Region for customer satisfaction, for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition was awarded by industry-leading market research firm, J.D. Power. Miami-Dade was a leader in their region not only increasing their score by 20 points this year, but also taking […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia Supporting Homeless Youth Across Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia Supporting Homeless Youth Across Florida

Miami — Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law House Bill 1577, Homeless Youth, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), Chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs. The legislation enhances programs and services for Florida’s homeless youth. “Homeless youth face many barriers to building successful lives, and we must do all we […]

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Law

Ocala Woman Indicted For Fraud Relating To COVID-19 Relief Funds

Tampa Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Attempting To Have Sex With A 13-Year-Old Child

Ocala, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Passion Lajodia Jackson (30, Ocala) with one count of wire fraud related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. If convicted, Jackson faces up to 20 years in federal prison. Her case is set for trial before Senior […]

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Law

Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charge In Online Romance Scheme

Tampa Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Attempting To Have Sex With A 13-Year-Old Child

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Iona K Coates (67, Orange Park) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Coates faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the victims in the case.  According to court documents, in 2020, Coates met […]

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Law

Clearwater Felon Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Prison For Possessing A Firearm

Tampa Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Attempting To Have Sex With A 13-Year-Old Child

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Deion R. Brown (27, Clearwater) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court also ordered Brown to forfeit the firearm used in the offense. Brown had pleaded guilty on August 30, 2022. […]

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Miami

Midwest District Officer Continues to Impress in Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career, Records Fastest Knockouts in Professional MMA History

Midwest District Officer Continues to Impress in Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career, Records Fastest Knockouts in Professional MMA History

In his five-fight amateur career and two professional bouts, MMA fighter Luis Hernandez Jr. has been a relentless force, pouncing on his opponents like a spider would upon a fly entangled in its web, winning by submission or knockout early in his matches. His third pro fight was the quickest. It took him all of […]

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