Law

Brevard County Man Indicted For Possessing Cocaine With Intent To Distribute

Brevard County Man Indicted For Possessing Cocaine With Intent To Distribute

Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jackie Jamal Hines (46, Melbourne) with possession with the intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. If convicted, Hines faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.  The indictment also notifies […]

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Florida

Senator Jay Collins Teams Up with Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson and Rep. David Borrero to Restrict Foreign Control of Florida Agriculture Land and Land Surrounding Military Bases

Senator Jay Collins Teams Up with Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson and Rep. David Borrero to Restrict Foreign Control of Florida Agriculture Land and Land Surrounding Military Bases

LITHIA — Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson, State Senator Jay Collins (R-Tampa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, and Representative David Borrero (R-Sweetwater) today announced a framework for planned legislation to restrict foreign control of Florida agriculture land and key strategic military lands. Commissioner-Elect Simpson and Senator Collins were joined by Representatives Danny Alvarez and […]

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Law

Measure would have Florida’s CFO set the rate paid on IOTA accounts

Measure would have Florida’s CFO set the rate paid on IOTA accounts

Measure would have Florida’s CFO set the rate paid on IOTA accounts Two state lawmakers have filed legislation that would have the state’s chief financial officer set the rates paid on the lawyer IOTA accounts, instead of a recently enacted Florida Supreme Court rule requiring lawyers to keep their trust accounts in institutions that tie […]

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Miami

A celebration of Black history

A celebration of Black history

60 years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, African Americans have made great strides and contributions to American society. As the nation observes Black History Month, take part in events planned throughout February that celebrate the past and present contributions of African Americans. There’s something for everyone whether your preference is […]

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