Claude Pepper The Government Lawyer Section is now accepting nominations for its Claude Pepper Outstanding Government Lawyer Award, which recognizes “an outstanding lawyer who has made an extraordinary and exemplary contribution as a practicing government lawyer.” The nominee must be a member of the Bar in good standing and a practicing government lawyer who has […]

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Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Robert Lee Ward (55, Fort Myers) to life in federal prison for killing an FBI informant and conspiracy to distribute cocaine. A jury found Ward guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine on February 18, 2022. Another jury found Ward guilty of killing an […]

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Clerks’ funding bill crosses the finish line and is off to the governor Rep. Adam Botana The Legislature has signed off on a bill that would redirect $28.8 million in fines and fees from state coffers to the daily operations of Florida’s court clerks. The Senate on Wednesday voted 40-0 to approve HB 1077 by […]

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Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Efrain Rivera Matos (45, Tampa) to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl charges. Rivera Matos pleaded guilty on December 8, 2023. According to court documents, on July 27, 2022, Rivera Matos conspired to ship approximately 560 grams […]

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Florida court clerks ‘grateful’ for anticipated $28.8M funding boost, warn of ongoing underfunding challenges Florida’s court clerks say they’re grateful lawmakers have agreed to redirect $28.8 million in fines and fees to support their daily operations, but they warn more will be needed to overcome a decade of underfunding. “We are certainly very appreciative of […]

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Tampa Division needs a U.S. magistrate judge The Middle District of Florida will appoint a full-time magistrate judge for the Tampa Division. The annual salary is $223,836. The term of office is eight years. The magistrate judge’s residence and duty station will be in the Tampa Division. The Middle District utilizes magistrate judges to the […]

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Ocala, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Michael Latrelle Simpson (23, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Simpson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A federal grand jury indicted Simpson on July 19, 2022. A sentencing date has not been set. […]

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Governor makes nine judicial appointments in February Feb 29, 2024 Gov. Ron DeSantis made nine judicial appointments in February. Santo DiGangi of West Palm Beach to serve as judge on the Palm Beach County Court DiGangi has been a partner at Critton, Luttier & Coleman since 2020. Prior to joining the firm, he served as […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Tamiko L. Williams (48, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to theft of government money. Williams faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been scheduled. As part of her plea, Williams agreed to forfeit $103,820, the proceeds of […]

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U.S. 11th Circuit calls for comments on proposed rule changes Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), notice and opportunity for comment is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The public comment period is from Wednesday, April 3, to Friday, May 3. A […]

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