Canan Law’s annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser benefits St. Johns County Legal Aid The 16th Annual Canan Law St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser for St. Johns County Legal Aid raised over $13,000, which will help with the costs of pro bono litigation. “Everyone had a fabulous time eating, drinking, laughing, and listening to Irish music,” said […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Allen Tereal Grimes (33, Keystone Heights) with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. If convicted, Grimes faces up to 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Grimes that the United States intends to forfeit ammunition, which […]

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Jacksonville Area Legal Aid hosts ‘Alternative Spring Break’ In total, 12 law students spent part of their 2024 spring break providing pro bono services to low-income seniors University of Florida law students visit with judges at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse as part of their Jacksonville Area Legal Aid sponsored “Alternative Spring Break.” “Alternative […]

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Eric Maclure appointed state courts administrator Eric Maclure The Florida Supreme Court has appointed Eric Maclure its ninth state courts administrator to lead the nearly 200 employees in the Office of the State Courts Administrator. “Eric is a person of great character and his performance serving the judicial branch and the people of our state […]

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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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