Law

Georgia Woman Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Prison For Role In International Conspiracy To Launder Proceeds Of “Boiler Room” Fraud

Georgia Woman Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Prison For Role In International Conspiracy To Launder Proceeds Of “Boiler Room” Fraud

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Rachael Maia Winslow (55, Roswell, GA) to 11 years and 3 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit money laundering. Winslow was also ordered to forfeit $747,608.81 of victim-investors’ funds seized from two bank accounts she had used during the conspiracy. A federal jury had […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on July 3rd

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on July 3rd

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on July 3rd. “I am proud to recognize our state employees for their service to Floridians,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Following an historic legislative session, where we enshrined medical freedom, secured school choice expansion, and provided the largest tax cut package in […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Seven Bills and Vetoes Two Bills

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on July 3rd

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 27 – Judgment Liens CS/HB 1301 – Parenting and Time-Sharing of Minor Children CS/HB 1571 – Juvenile Court Proceedings CS/HB 1577 – Crime Victim Compensation Claims CS/SB 164 – Controlled Substance Testing CS/SB 210 – Substance Abuse Services CS/CS/SB 1676 – Hemp […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Eight Bills and Vetoes One Bill

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on July 3rd

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   HB 7027 – Ratification of Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection HB 1373 – County Constitutional Officers CS/CS/HB 1471 – Health Care Provider Accountability CS/HB 1565 – Town of Fort White, Columbia County CS/HB 1611 – City of Bartow, Polk County CS/HB […]

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Lifestyle

City Commission Approvals and Decisions, June 26, 2023

City Commission Approvals and Decisions, June 26, 2023West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (DATE) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023. MAYOR’S OFFICE – Approved two resolutions accepting a $40,000 grant from the James L. and John S. Knight Foundation for […]

Lifestyle

Road and Dock Closures for June 28

Road and Dock Closures for June 28CITY 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. […]

Miami

Learn about changes to the FRS Deferred Retirement Option Program

Learn about changes to the FRS Deferred Retirement Option Program

The Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 7024, bringing several important changes to the FRS Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and benefits for eligible members. Learn about the key provisions of SB 7024 and the process of participating in DROP or extending your DROP end date. 1. […]

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Law

National Enforcement Action Results in 78 Individuals Charged for $2.5B in Health Care Fraud

Georgia Woman Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Prison For Role In International Conspiracy To Launder Proceeds Of “Boiler Room” Fraud

The Justice Department, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, announced today a strategically coordinated, two-week nationwide law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes that included over $2.5 billion in alleged fraud. The defendants allegedly defrauded programs entrusted […]

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Law

Former Active-Duty Army Staff Sergeant Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

Georgia Woman Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Prison For Role In International Conspiracy To Launder Proceeds Of “Boiler Room” Fraud

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Nicholas Christopher Carwise (31, Fort Mitchell) to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for attempted enticement and coercion of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Carwise had pleaded guilty on March 20, 2023. According to court documents, […]

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