Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The fund is a component of the Volunteer Florida Foundation, Florida’s official 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports volunteerism, community service, and disaster recovery. To donate, click here.   “The Florida Disaster Fund helps […]

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Law

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Keith Dewayne Drayton, Jr. (27, Fort Myers) today pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon and possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine. Drayton faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison for the firearm offense, and […]

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Law

Sarasota Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Possessing Child Exploitation Material

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven has sentenced Keith Critchfield (68, Sarasota) to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for possession of child exploitation material. The court also ordered Critchfield to forfeit a laptop, which was used in the commission of the offense. Critchfield had pleaded guilty […]

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Law

Local Leader Of Bloods Street Gang Sentenced To Over 16 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Firearm Offenses

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Ocala, Florida – Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Antonio Eugene Brutton (36, Ocklawaha) to 16 years and 8 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and marijuana. Brutton had pleaded guilty on February 23, 2023. According […]

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Ocala Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than 18 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm And Drugs

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Ocala, FL – Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Raeqwon Munnerlyn (27, Ocala) to 18 years and 4 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Munnerlyn had pleaded guilty on May 5, 2023. According to documents and information […]

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Law

Mexican National Sentenced To Two Years For Illegally Re-Entering The United States

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Ocala, Florida – Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Joel Gamez-Orozco (43, Mexico) to two years in federal prison for illegal reentry after deportation for an aggravated felony. Gamez had been indicted on December 11, 2019. He entered a guilty plea on November 23, 2022.   According to the court records, […]

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Lifestyle

City Awards 43 First Step Grants to Small, Minority Businesses

City Awards 43 First Step Grants to Small, Minority BusinessesAugust 25, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contacts:               Sandy Collier Hey Sandy! PR & Communications [email protected] (561) 386-5262 Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Local Businesses Receive Timely Support from New West Palm Beach City Grant Program West Palm Beach, FL – […]

Law

Live Oak Sex Offender Arrested And Charged With Possessing Child Sex Abuse Images

Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm And Cocaine

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging Steven Lee Carty (55, Live Oak) with possessing child sex abuse images. If convicted, Carty faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to 20 years, in federal prison, a potential life term of supervised […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order in Preparation for Invest 93L

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are taking timely precautions to ensure Florida’s communities, infrastructure […]

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