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Governor DeSantis Directs $1.1 Million to Edward Waters University for Campus Security and to Support Shooting Victims’ Families

Governor DeSantis Directs .1 Million to Edward Waters University for Campus Security and to Support Shooting Victims’ Families

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Over the weekend, Governor DeSantis vehemently condemned the horrific, racially-motivated murders in Jacksonville near Edward Waters University. Governor DeSantis announced an initial, immediate award of $1 million through the Volunteer Florida Foundation to bolster campus security at Edward Waters University in addition to an award of $100,000 to help the impacted families of […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends Tolls Along Florida’s West Coast in Preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia

Governor DeSantis Directs .1 Million to Edward Waters University for Campus Security and to Support Shooting Victims’ Families

Tolls to be suspended on transportation facilities located throughout Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter Counties and portions of Orange County   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the suspension of tolls along Florida’s west coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. By suspending tolls in the impacted area, Floridians […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia

Governor DeSantis Directs .1 Million to Edward Waters University for Campus Security and to Support Shooting Victims’ Families

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 […]

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

Governor DeSantis Directs .1 Million to Edward Waters University for Campus Security and to Support Shooting Victims’ Families

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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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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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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