Law

St. Petersburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than Fifteen Years For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

St. Petersburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than Fifteen Years For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jamel Middleton (27, St. Petersburg) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The Court also ordered Middleton to forfeit approximately $7,500 is […]

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Law

Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearm And Distribution Quantities Of Fentanyl

St. Petersburg Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than Fifteen Years For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Eugene Washington, Jr. (36, Bradenton) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams more of fentanyl. Washington faces a maximum penalty of 55 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not […]

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Travel

MIA earns global accreditation for accessibility

MIA earns global accreditation for accessibility

Your airport has successfully proven its ability and commitment to ensure an accessible, safe, and inclusive airport experience for passengers, airport workers, and the visiting public with disabilities, including physical impairments and non-apparent disabilities, as well as the elderly. It is crucial that airports ensure they prioritize their national regulations on all matters related to […]

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Florida

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors’ support for Hope Florida through expanded services and enhanced coordination between CareerSource Florida and the Department of Children and Families to help Floridians with barriers to employment get and keep good jobs.   “Sometimes the key to entering a promising new career path […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Twenty Bills

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 599 – Debt Management Services CS/HB 619 – State Estate Tax HB 719 – Practice of Veterinary Medicine CS/HB 773 – Hernando County School District, Hernando County CS/CS/HB 775 – Shared Parental Responsibility after the Establishment of Paternity HB 793 – Collateral […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ryan Butler as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Indian River County

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ryan Butler as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Indian River County. This appointment is effective July 1, 2023. Ryan Butler Butler is the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court of Indian River County. He was previously the Assistant State Attorney for the […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Cathy Rodriguez to the Hendry County Hospital Authority Board of Directors

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cathy Rodriguez to the Hendry County Hospital Authority Board of Directors. Cathy Rodriguez Rodriguez, of Clewiston, is a Customer Service Representative for the Hendry County Tax Collector and a Branch Manager for the Clewiston Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Rodriguez attended Palm […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Fort Myers Beach Public Library District

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Poff, Gregory Scasny, and Sallie Seabury to the Fort Myers Beach Public Library District. Michael Poff Poff is a retired Owner of M&D Investments. He is a member of the Fort Myers Rotary Club. Poff earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Miami University […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Juan Fernandez-Barquin as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Juan Fernandez-Barquin as the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County. Juan Fernandez-Barquin Fernandez-Barquin is the President of Juan A. Fernandez-Barquin, P.A. and is a Representative in the Florida House of Representatives serving District 118 since 2018. He previously served as the assistant […]

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Florida

 Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pulse Remembrance Day

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida to Help Floridians with Barriers to Employment Find Promising Careers

MEMORANDUM TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:             Friday, June 9, 2023 RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pulse Remembrance Day   Seven years ago, on June 12, 2016, a shooter claiming alliance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant committed a […]

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