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Explore the Middle District of Florida: legal news, court updates, and key cases.

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The gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice centered on a black podium, with flags and books in the background.

The gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice centered on a black podium, with flags and books in the background.

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Sex Offender Daniel Pulley Gets 35 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes

November 15, 2025, 9:05 AM

Rear view of a person secretly holding a black handgun behind their back, with their finger on the trigger.

Rear view of a person secretly holding a black handgun behind their back, with their finger on the trigger.

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Convicted Felon Dustin Neil Haas Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Loaded 9mm Pistol

November 14, 2025, 3:09 PM

Close-up of Donald Trump speaking forcefully to the press before a civil fraud trial.

Close-up of Donald Trump speaking forcefully to the press before a civil fraud trial.

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Threats Against President Trump: Florida Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Prison

November 14, 2025, 3:05 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Former Bank Employee Jennifer Lamanna Sentenced to 15 Months for $280,000 Embezzlement and False Statement

November 14, 2025, 3:04 PM

Rear view of a person in an orange prison jumpsuit with hands handcuffed behind their back.

Rear view of a person in an orange prison jumpsuit with hands handcuffed behind their back.

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Jury Convicts Armoni Moody of Armed Carjacking, Faces Life in Prison

November 14, 2025, 3:03 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Woman Sentenced to Prison for Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy

November 14, 2025, 1:12 PM

A fan's arm holding a brightly burning red smoke flare over a crowded stadium.

A fan's arm holding a brightly burning red smoke flare over a crowded stadium.

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Jury Convicts Giovanni Isai Ramirez Reyes of Arson After Throwing Flares at Soccer Match, Injuring Child

November 14, 2025, 1:09 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a large, scattered pile of one-hundred dollar bills.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a large, scattered pile of one-hundred dollar bills.

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Florida Man Indicted for Alleged $250,000 PPP Fraud Scheme

November 14, 2025, 12:57 PM

Two pineapple-style hand grenades, one dark green and one yellow, resting on a soldier's canvas bag.

Two pineapple-style hand grenades, one dark green and one yellow, resting on a soldier's canvas bag.

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Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Possessing Unregistered Explosives and Machinegun

November 14, 2025, 12:56 PM

Close-up of the large, raised, metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a gray stone wall.

Close-up of the large, raised, metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a gray stone wall.

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Southside Communities Fire Protection Pays $3.5M to Resolve PPP Loan Fraud Allegations

November 14, 2025, 12:41 PM

Black handgun tied with an evidence tag, lying on a table with a bullet casing and evidence container.

Black handgun tied with an evidence tag, lying on a table with a bullet casing and evidence container.

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Convicted Felon Jason Peterson Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearms Possession

November 14, 2025, 12:27 PM

Close-up of a computer screen displaying the homepage of the United States Department of Justice website.

Close-up of a computer screen displaying the homepage of the United States Department of Justice website.

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Colombian Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Smuggling $1.3 Billion in Cocaine

November 14, 2025, 12:19 PM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Pharmacy Precision Rx Pays $17 Million to Resolve Medicare Fraud Allegations

November 14, 2025, 11:29 AM

Man handcuffed at his desk, with his hands resting over a hundred-dollar bill and a keyboard.

Man handcuffed at his desk, with his hands resting over a hundred-dollar bill and a keyboard.

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Mexican National Juan Jaramillo Vazquez Indicted on Illegal Reentry, Social Security Fraud, and Identity Theft Charges

November 14, 2025, 11:24 AM

The seal of the U.S. Department of Justice placed on the folds of a waving American flag.

The seal of the U.S. Department of Justice placed on the folds of a waving American flag.

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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportations in Florida

November 14, 2025, 9:59 AM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on a bed of assorted US dollar banknotes.

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Former DTU Leaders Plead Guilty to $2.4 Million Union Fund Theft

November 14, 2025, 9:09 AM

Raised letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall, partially framed by green plants.

Raised letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall, partially framed by green plants.

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Jury Convicts Shane Valmont of Distributing Over 50 Grams of Methamphetamine

November 14, 2025, 9:07 AM

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on the folds of a fabric American flag.

The seal of the US Department of Justice placed on the folds of a fabric American flag.

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Bradenton Woman Indicted on Passport, Social Security, and Wire Fraud Charges

November 14, 2025, 8:57 AM

Close-up of raised, dark metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall.

Close-up of raised, dark metallic letters reading "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE" on a beige stone wall.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Counterfeit Golf Grips, Faces 10 Years in Prison

November 14, 2025, 8:55 AM

The gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice centered on a black podium, with flags and books in the background.

The gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice centered on a black podium, with flags and books in the background.

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Sex Trafficking Charges Filed Against Florida Man, Jordan O’Keefe Woods, Faces Life in Prison

November 14, 2025, 8:41 AM