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

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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

Close-up of the large gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice displayed on a dark podium.

Close-up of the large gold seal of the U.S. Department of Justice displayed on a dark podium.

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Convicted Felon Brady Kyle Milton Williams Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearms Possession

November 14, 2025, 8:37 AM

Seal of the US Department of Justice centered over the stripes and stars of the American flag.

Seal of the US Department of Justice centered over the stripes and stars of the American flag.

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Correctional Officer Indicted for Bribery, Faces 15 Years in Prison

November 14, 2025, 8:33 AM

Crime investigation board with black and white photos, handwritten notes, and red string connecting the evidence.

Crime investigation board with black and white photos, handwritten notes, and red string connecting the evidence.

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Employee Mitchell Regan Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sex Abuse Material Distribution

November 13, 2025, 2:35 PM

Close-up of a person's hands in silver handcuffs, wearing a bright orange prison jumpsuit.

Close-up of a person's hands in silver handcuffs, wearing a bright orange prison jumpsuit.

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Convicted Felon Darius Lavon Williams Gets 25 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

November 13, 2025, 2:31 PM

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A close-up, dark photograph showing a plastic bag of white powder, a syringe, and a small pile of the powder on a piece of paper.

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Tennessee Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl, MDMA, Ketamine Trafficking and Firearm Possession

November 13, 2025, 2:28 PM

Close-up of a tactical air rifle with a scope and a red barrel on a woven mat.

Close-up of a tactical air rifle with a scope and a red barrel on a woven mat.

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Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Machinegun

November 13, 2025, 2:26 PM

Close-up rear view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's uniform and vest.

Close-up rear view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's uniform and vest.

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Immigration Arrest, Faces Eight Years in Prison

November 13, 2025, 2:24 PM

Hacker in fingerless gloves holding a credit card while typing on a laptop displaying green code.

Hacker in fingerless gloves holding a credit card while typing on a laptop displaying green code.

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Woman Sentenced to 36 Months for PPP Fraud and Credit Scheme

November 13, 2025, 2:09 PM

A judge seated at his bench facing a defendant in an orange jumpsuit during a court trial.

A judge seated at his bench facing a defendant in an orange jumpsuit during a court trial.

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Jury Convicts Lenard White and Sheldon Robinson in Contract Killing of Teen to Silence Witness

November 10, 2025, 3:48 PM

Political commentator Benny Johnson speaking at a podium in front of a massive, close-up screen projection of Donald Trump's face.

Political commentator Benny Johnson speaking at a podium in front of a massive, close-up screen projection of Donald Trump's face.

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San Diego Man George Isbell Jr. Charged with Mailing Threatening Communication, Faces Five Years in Prison

October 10, 2025, 4:57 PM

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

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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