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

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Close-up of a child's face partially obscured by their arm

Close-up of a child's face partially obscured by their arm

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Child Sex Offender Sean-Michael Smith Gets 10 Years in Prison for Accessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

September 30, 2025, 5:05 PM

Hand with pale yellow nail polish touching a chain-link fence

Hand with pale yellow nail polish touching a chain-link fence

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Officer Indicted for Sexually Abusing Inmate, Smuggling Contraband at FCC Coleman

September 30, 2025, 12:16 PM

A man holds a handgun while shopping in a gun store

A man holds a handgun while shopping in a gun store

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Florida Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Trafficking Firearms Across U.S. Border

September 29, 2025, 3:38 PM

A prisoner in an orange jumpsuit with hands cuffed behind their back

A prisoner in an orange jumpsuit with hands cuffed behind their back

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Hernandez Receives Over 24 Years in Prison for Transporting Minor Across Borders for Sexual Abuse

September 29, 2025, 1:05 PM

Handcuffs and money lie on a laptop keyboard

Handcuffs and money lie on a laptop keyboard

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Jury Convicts Clarence Ward on Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Fraud Charges

September 29, 2025, 12:49 PM

A person in an orange jumpsuit with their cuffed hands clinging to the iron bars of a prison cell, conveying a feeling of despair

A person in an orange jumpsuit with their cuffed hands clinging to the iron bars of a prison cell, conveying a feeling of despair

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Beyond DUI: How Illegal Reentry Lands Mexican National in Federal Prison for Two Years

September 26, 2025, 8:09 PM

Flat lay of a medical card, pills, and a stethoscope on a grey, textured surface.

Flat lay of a medical card, pills, and a stethoscope on a grey, textured surface.

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Medicare Fraud: Semler Scientific and Bard to Pay $37M for False Claims, What You Need to Know

September 26, 2025, 7:38 PM

A wooden gavel rests on a desk in a courtroom.

A wooden gavel rests on a desk in a courtroom.

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Tampa Man Gets Over Two Decades in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor: What You Need to Know

September 26, 2025, 12:11 PM

Hands chained with metal links struggle to free a banknote.

Hands chained with metal links struggle to free a banknote.

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Fraud Scheme Uncovered: How 13 Individuals Allegedly Stole $2.5 Million from Payroll Companies

September 25, 2025, 7:22 PM

A commissioner and assistant examine a board covered in surveillance photos.

A commissioner and assistant examine a board covered in surveillance photos.

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Beyond Prison: How Orlando Man’s ISIS Support Led to Six-Year Sentence

September 25, 2025, 5:14 PM

Man in mask and hoodie lighting a Molotov cocktail in dark surroundings

Man in mask and hoodie lighting a Molotov cocktail in dark surroundings

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Arson Charges Filed: How a Punta Gorda Man’s Alleged Actions Impacted the Chabad Jewish Center

September 25, 2025, 12:24 PM

Rolled up dollar bill next to a pile of white powder and a plastic bag

Rolled up dollar bill next to a pile of white powder and a plastic bag

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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy, Faces Decades in Prison

September 24, 2025, 6:37 PM

Handcuffs rest atop an American flag, lit by dim lighting, symbolizing law enforcement and justice.

Handcuffs rest atop an American flag, lit by dim lighting, symbolizing law enforcement and justice.

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Prisoner Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession: What the $400 Lip Balm Lid Reveals About the Prison Drug Trade

September 23, 2025, 7:39 PM

Close-up of bullets and a handgun on a dark textured surface

Close-up of bullets and a handgun on a dark textured surface

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Convicted Felon Gets Nearly Five Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

September 23, 2025, 7:39 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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Felon Gets Eight Years in Prison for Stolen Firearm Possession: What You Need to Know

September 23, 2025, 7:34 PM

Handcuffs rest on top of an American flag, lit in a dark setting, suggesting law enforcement and justice.

Handcuffs rest on top of an American flag, lit in a dark setting, suggesting law enforcement and justice.

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I-75 Robbery Spree: How a Lee County Couple Faces Decades in Prison

September 22, 2025, 7:16 PM

Police officers detain a person at night, with police car lights flashing

Police officers detain a person at night, with police car lights flashing

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Beyond Reckless Driving: How a Mexican National’s Plea Reveals a Lucrative Human Smuggling Scheme

September 22, 2025, 4:40 PM

Handcuffs with keys on a stack of US dollar bills

Handcuffs with keys on a stack of US dollar bills

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Claims Adjuster Convicted in Orlando: How a $580,000 Wire Fraud Scheme Unraveled

September 20, 2025, 9:08 AM

A wooden hammer rests on a pile of coins, representing financial and legal concepts.

A wooden hammer rests on a pile of coins, representing financial and legal concepts.

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Ex-Palatka Housing Authority IT Head Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $155,000 in Federal Funds

September 20, 2025, 9:01 AM

A pair of shiny metal handcuffs are placed on a dark table, with scattered, blurry photographs or evidence in the background.

A pair of shiny metal handcuffs are placed on a dark table, with scattered, blurry photographs or evidence in the background.

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Beyond Bars: North Fort Myers Man Gets Over Six Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

September 20, 2025, 12:49 AM