Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell today sentenced Tommy Louisville (71, Pembroke Pines) to one year and one day in federal prison for unlawful drug distribution, false statements relating to health care matters, and Paycheck Protection Program fraud. The court also ordered Louisville to pay restitution in the amount of $35,319.23 to […]

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Naples Children & Education Foundation provides $600,000 grant to Legal Aid Service of Collier County Legal Aid Service of Collier County (Legal Aid) received a $600,000 grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to support the Legal Aid for Collier Kids Project serving over 500 at-risk […]

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High costs and high turnover: Miami-Dade state attorney and PD seek solutions Katherine Fernandez Rundle Miami-Dade’s veteran state attorney and public defender both say the latest round of state pay raises, 3%, won’t stop a troubling exodus of front-line prosecutors and public defenders. Both elected officials point to Miami’s ranking, for a second year straight, […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today that Octavio Adalberto Robledo (54, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to using the internet to download and receive videos and photos of young children being sexually abused. At sentencing, Robledo faces a minimum of 5 years, up to 20 years, in federal prison and a […]

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Lawmakers sign off on an anti-property fraud early warning system Rep. Christine Hunschofsky The Legislature signed off Tuesday on a public records exemption designed to boost participation in an automated, anti-property fraud early warning system. The Senate voted 39-0 to approve HB 285 by Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, D-Coconut Creek. Sen. Nick DiCeglie, R-St. Petersburg, sponsored […]

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Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Michael Andrew Milano (42, Merritt Island) with 25 counts of human smuggling. If convicted, Milano faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for each count. The indictment also notifies Milano that the United States intends to […]

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Judicial Campaign Conduct Forums scheduled for May 2 and 3 All candidates seeking election as judges or standing for merit retention in 2024 will soon be able to participate in judicial campaign conduct forums offering training in the rules governing election to judicial office. Sponsored by the Supreme Court of Florida and The Florida Bar […]

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Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Reginald Dugger (42, Orlando) with attempted possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Dugger faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for the drug […]

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‘Supported decision making’ bill for people with developmental disabilities clears the legislature Rep. Allison Tant The Legislature has signed off on a measure, crafted with the help of the Elder Law Section and the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, that would create a guardianship alternative for people with developmental disabilities. The Senate voted […]

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Legislature adopts public records exemptions for county and city attorneys and clerk employees In a sign of more turbulent times, the Legislature has created public records exemptions to shield county and city attorneys, and court clerks and their deputies from death threats and stalking. The Senate on Monday voted 39-1 to sign off on HB […]

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