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Florida Democrats have reacted in anger towards the Biden administration’s decision to remove a Colombian rebel group from a list of foreign terrorists, Politico reported. The decision to take FARC, …
- Department of Justice Press Releases
Florida Tax Preparer Charged in Connection with $7 Million Loan Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced that Barrie Osborne, 76, of Celebration, Florida, …
- Department of Justice Press Releases
Florida Tax Preparer Charged in Connection with $7 Million Loan Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA Florida tax preparer was charged in an indictment filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania yesterday with scheming to fraudulently obtain more than $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program …
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Thieves tried to sell stolen trailer to deputies
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPUTNAM CO., FL – On Nov. 20, the victim reported a flat bed trailer stolen from a building on West River Road. The thieves also attempted to break into a …
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Two Florida Men Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Schemes
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – Two Florida men have been indicted for their roles in durable medical equipment and compound medication schemes involving kickbacks and fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig …
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Florida Counseling Center Owner And Provider Sentenced To Federal Prison For Medicaid Fraud, Conspiracy, False Statements, And Identity Theft
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the sentencings of Stephanie Lynn Fleming, 43, and Helen Elizabeth Storey, 39, both …
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Supply Chain problems won’t affect Florida stone crabs from being shipped across America this holiday season
Acapella Seafood Co., an industry leader in sourcing South Florida’s freshest stone crab claws, is sharing this luxurious treat across the nation, just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Acapella Seafood Co.’s fresh-caught …
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Let’s go to Brandon: DeSantis To Hold Event In Brandon, Florida, At Brandon Honda
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will hold a press conference in Brandon, Florida, at Brandon Honda on Thursday in what could be another jab at President Joe Biden. DeSantis …
- Department of Justice Press Releases
South Florida Tax Preparer Sentenced in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – A South Florida tax preparer was sentenced today to 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for carrying out a scheme to fraudulently …
- Florida NewsPolice Blotter
Impaired mom charged after passing out at restaurant holding baby
by Your Newsby Your NewsDESTIN, FL – According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a woman at a Destin restaurant was arrested Monday afternoon after she passed out on the deck while a one-year-old …
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BREVARD COUNTY, FL – A criminal fugitive out of New York was arrested in Florida after breaking into vehicles owned by Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputies, inside the department’s parking …
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A complete guide to celebrating the holidays and holiday events in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – With an incredible lineup of more than 20 holiday celebrations, it’s no wonder Orlando is the most booked destination for the 2021 holiday season. Exciting theme park happenings complement local …
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COLUMBIA COUNTY – On Sunday November 14th shortly before 9:00 pm, deputies located the body of a 30-year-old male on SW Harmony Lane near State Road 47. The body was …
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Two teens arrested for July murder and robbery
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesJACKSONVILLE, FL – On Sunday, July 18, 2021, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Departments responded to the 6500 block of Schindler Drive in reference to a …
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Missing North Carolina teen found in a carjacked vehicle in Florida,
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesDAYTONA BEACH, FL – While on patrol Thursday, deputies received information that a red Camaro with a South Carolina tag could be entering Putnam County in the area of San …
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Watch: Florida cops rescue man from burning vehicle
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesWEST MELBOURNE, FL – On November 4th, just after 10:30 AM Officers from the West Melbourne Police Department and Palm Bay Police Department were conducting an investigation at the Hampton …
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DeBary, FL – A 14-year-old has been arrested in a shooting Thursday that injured a man who was trying to buy some marijuana at a house in DeBary. The shooter, …
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Miami-Dade, Broward and Alachua counties are ending mandatory in-school masking following a prolonged legal battle between school districts and the state. “The data do not support any clinical benefit for …
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Watch: Police jump into canal to save woman from sinking car
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesPORT ORANGE, FL – Port Orange Police officers jumped into a canal to save a woman whose car was sinking below the water. The Port Orange Police Department issued the …
- Florida NewsPolice Blotter
Man charged after running over victim in fit of road rage
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesFORT WALTON BEACH, FL – A Fort Walton Beach man involved in a road rage incident that injured a 59-year old Baker resident last month is now charged with aggravated …
- Florida NewsPolice Blotter
Fountain man charged with 5 counts of sex abuse and violence against girl since she was 9
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesThe Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Fountain man on November 8, 2021, for Sexual Battery. Andrew Lamar Wilson, age 48, was charged with five counts of …
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Florida Businessman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Bribery Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressA Florida man was sentenced today to three years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of $1,250,000 for engaging in a scheme to bribe former Tallahassee City Commissioner …
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FLORIDA MAN APPREHENED AT THE CYRIL E. KING AIRPORT SENTENCED TO 37 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON AS A CAREER OFFENDER ON MARIJUANA TRAFFICKING CONVICTION
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSt. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Marvin Forbes, age 49, from Orlando, FL, was sentenced to 37 months of incarceration by Judge Robert …
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Florida Man Admits Role in $1 Million Kickback Scheme Related to Genetic Testing
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to receive kickbacks and bribes from laboratories in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic …