Law

Marion County Man Charged With Impersonating A Deputy United States Marshal

Marion County Man Charged With Impersonating A Deputy United States Marshal

Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Derry Wayne Lambert (52, Belleview) with false impersonation of a federal officer. If convicted, Lambert faces a maximum penalty of 3 years in federal prison.  According to court documents, on July 31, 2023, a deputy from the Marion County […]

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Law

Oregon Felon Sentenced To More Than Six Years For Drug Trafficking And Firearm Possession

Marion County Man Charged With Impersonating A Deputy United States Marshal

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Katherine Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Johnathan Thuemler (32, Oregon) to six years and five months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Thuemler had pleaded guilty on May 15, 2023. According […]

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Law

Sarasota Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon

Marion County Man Charged With Impersonating A Deputy United States Marshal

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Marquis Henry Mack (33, Sarasota) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Mack faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to court documents, on January 4, 2023, deputies […]

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Miami

Review your new voter information card

Review your new voter information card

Upon completion of the census, local, state and federal jurisdictions proceed with redistricting due to the census data, ensuring equitable representation. New voter information cards are being mailed to all voters across our County. Precinct lines were updated, which means some voters will have a new Election Day voting location. When you receive your card, […]

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Miami

Applications are open for tree planting grant

Applications are open for tree planting grant

Applications are now being accepted for the Growing Roots for Environmentally Equitable Neighborhoods (GREEN) Grant where grantees can receive up to $100,000. The GREEN Grant is funded by Miami-Dade County and engages municipalities, non-profits and community organizations in planting native or Florida-friendly trees.  Grant applications are evaluated with the following: Existing Tree Canopy and Income […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida is extending the already record 2023 recreational Gulf red snapper season by 17 days, adding every Friday through Sunday in September, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day to the previously […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $6.9 Million through the Florida Disaster Fund to Support Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

With today’s awards, all funds received by the Florida Disaster Fund have been awarded   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $6.9 million in awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support continued Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Southwest Florida. These funds have been awarded to support efforts on the ground and ensure […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Announces Successful First Year of State and Local Law Enforcement Interdiction Strike Force

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Record Gulf Recreational Red Snapper Season

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced results from the successful first year of strike force efforts to interdict human smuggling and trafficking and the seizure of illegal weapons and illicit narcotics transported through the state. Over the last year, strike force interdiction efforts have resulted in thousands of felony charges, more than 40 human […]

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Lifestyle

Alba Palm Beach Breaks Ground as WPB’s Newest Waterfront Luxury Residences

Alba Palm Beach Breaks Ground as WPB’s Newest Waterfront Luxury ResidencesAugust 11, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:                 Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] (561)  822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Melinda Sherwood [email protected] (305) 663-9802 Alba Palm Beach Breaks Ground as West Palm Beach’s Newest Waterfront Luxury Boutique Residences Developed by Kenneth Baboun of BGI Companies, Alba Palm […]

Miami

Volunteer to restore endangered lands

Help clean environmentally-endangered lands and bring them back to life. Collectively, we can make Miami-Dade County greener.
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