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

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A judge's gavel sits next to a wad of cash on a table, symbolizing the concepts of justice and corruption.

A judge's gavel sits next to a wad of cash on a table, symbolizing the concepts of justice and corruption.

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Hood Boys Gang Members Face 20 Years in Prison for PPP Loan Fraud

September 5, 2025, 3:36 PM

Handcuffs rest on a surface next to a US flag and piles of dollar bills, symbolizing financial crime and law enforcement.

Handcuffs rest on a surface next to a US flag and piles of dollar bills, symbolizing financial crime and law enforcement.

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From Cuba to Cash: How a Smuggling Ring Exploited Asylum and Laundered Millions

September 5, 2025, 11:40 AM

American flag displayed through wire mesh, symbolizing the concept of deportation

American flag displayed through wire mesh, symbolizing the concept of deportation

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Beyond Deportation: Jamaican National Gets Prison Time for Illegal U.S. Reentry

September 4, 2025, 5:26 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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Armed Robber Gets Nearly Nine Years in Prison: How Law Enforcement Teams Cracked the Case

September 4, 2025, 1:59 PM

A man in handcuffs stands near a border sign in an urban area during the day.

A man in handcuffs stands near a border sign in an urban area during the day.

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Beyond Deportation: 3 Foreign Nationals Indicted in Jacksonville, Florida, Under “Take Back America” Initiative

September 3, 2025, 5:32 PM

A collection of illegal items including a handgun, bullets, a bag of white powder, and cash on a dark surface

A collection of illegal items including a handgun, bullets, a bag of white powder, and cash on a dark surface

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Florida Man Faces Life in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges

September 3, 2025, 11:59 AM

A person holds a transparent plastic bag containing a white, crystalline substance.

A person holds a transparent plastic bag containing a white, crystalline substance.

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Brevard County Man Gets Nine Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution, Forfeits $10,500

September 2, 2025, 6:00 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

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

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

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 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

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

A person in a black mask and hoodie holds a credit card while typing on a laptop

A person in a black mask and hoodie holds a credit card while typing on a laptop

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Guatemalan National Convicted of Identity Theft: How She Duped the System for a Construction Job

August 28, 2025, 10:01 AM