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A young brunette woman sits at a doctor's desk during a consultation.

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Pensacola Men Face Life in Prison After Methamphetamine Conspiracy Indictment

September 29, 2025, 12:45 PM

A collection of military equipment, including a rifle, a pistol, grenades, and ammunition, on a piece of cloth.

A collection of military equipment, including a rifle, a pistol, grenades, and ammunition, on a piece of cloth.

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Beyond the Arsenal: How a Margate Man’s Hate-Fueled Attack Plans Were Stopped

August 30, 2025, 8:13 PM

A blurry image of a person in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom, with a judge visible in the background.

A blurry image of a person in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom, with a judge visible in the background.

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Beyond Prison: How Escondido Sex Offender’s Life Sentence Impacts Child Exploitation Cases

August 29, 2025, 7:19 PM

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Palm Harbor Man Gets Over Six Years in Prison for Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material

August 29, 2025, 6:32 PM

A person is shown from the back, wearing handcuffs with their hands behind them

A person is shown from the back, wearing handcuffs with their hands behind them

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Life Sentence for Louisiana Sex Offender: How a Florida Minor’s Phone Led to Justice

August 29, 2025, 6:26 PM

An American flag is folded and placed next to a pair of handcuffs on a wooden table, representing the intersection of law and patriotism.

An American flag is folded and placed next to a pair of handcuffs on a wooden table, representing the intersection of law and patriotism.

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Lakeland Man Gets Over a Decade in Prison for Meth, Guns: What You Need to Know

August 29, 2025, 6:07 PM

White criminal mask with a sinister expression, overlaid with text about a credit card ransom.

White criminal mask with a sinister expression, overlaid with text about a credit card ransom.

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Bank Fraud, Identity Theft: How a New Jersey Man Faces Decades in Prison

August 29, 2025, 5:18 PM

Hands in rusty chains holding a gun, depicting the arrest of a robber.

Hands in rusty chains holding a gun, depicting the arrest of a robber.

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Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms: How a Pensacola Man Faces Life in Prison After Federal Indictment

September 29, 2025, 12:45 PM

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Hands bound with chains and a padlock encircling a smartphone, symbolizing digital addiction or security.

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Drugs to Federal Prisoner, Faces Prison Time

August 29, 2025, 1:12 PM

A person with money buys drugs from a dealer on the street, illustrating drug trafficking and addiction.

A person with money buys drugs from a dealer on the street, illustrating drug trafficking and addiction.

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Fentanyl Trafficker Faces Life in Prison: How Law Enforcement’s Crackdown in Pensacola, Florida, Unfolds

September 29, 2025, 12:45 PM

A young woman in glasses looks shocked and holds her head while looking at her phone

A young woman in glasses looks shocked and holds her head while looking at her phone

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Crypto Conman “The Shark” Gets 15 Years: How a Ponzi Scheme Drained Millions

August 29, 2025, 9:48 AM

A pair of handcuffs rests on a U.S. flag, with money scattered around, illustrating concepts of law enforcement and financial crime.

A pair of handcuffs rests on a U.S. flag, with money scattered around, illustrating concepts of law enforcement and financial crime.

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Prison Assault: Baltimore Man Gets Additional Time After Attacking Correctional Officers

August 29, 2025, 9:42 AM

A lawyer explains legal proceedings to their client.

A lawyer explains legal proceedings to their client.

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Florida Men Face Decades in Prison for $15M Tax Fraud Scheme

August 29, 2025, 9:35 AM

Handcuffs rest on an American flag and a stack of dollar bills, representing crime and punishment in the United States.

Handcuffs rest on an American flag and a stack of dollar bills, representing crime and punishment in the United States.

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Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Faces Prison for Stealing Over $500,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds

August 28, 2025, 9:35 PM

A top-down view of a black pistol, a rifle, a magazine, and several loose bullets on a tan surface

A top-down view of a black pistol, a rifle, a magazine, and several loose bullets on a tan surface

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From Florida to Trinidad: How a Transnational Criminal Leader’s Gun Smuggling Ring Was Shut Down

August 28, 2025, 7:41 PM

A person in an orange prison jumpsuit is being led by a guard while in handcuffs

A person in an orange prison jumpsuit is being led by a guard while in handcuffs

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Inmates Face 20 Years for Retaliation: How a Jailhouse Assault Unfolded

August 28, 2025, 7:36 PM

A stack of manila file folders labeled "Washington Administrative Files" sits on a desk.

A stack of manila file folders labeled "Washington Administrative Files" sits on a desk.

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Air Force Major Steven Mack Sentenced to Prison for CSAM Possession, Ordered to Pay $82,500 in Restitution and Fines

August 28, 2025, 4:16 PM

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Low-angle view of a woman standing outside.

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Escaped Felon’s Fentanyl Overdose Leads to Recapture: What Happens Now?

August 28, 2025, 4:15 PM

A male judge in a courtroom uses a smartphone while holding a gavel.

A male judge in a courtroom uses a smartphone while holding a gavel.

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Ex-Orlando School Employee Gets 14 Years in Prison for Enticing 13-Year-Old Student

August 28, 2025, 4:13 PM

A lawyer explains legal documents to a client.

A lawyer explains legal documents to a client.

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Fentanyl Trafficking: Davenport Man Gets Six Years in Prison After Orlando Drug Ring Probe

August 28, 2025, 4:11 PM