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

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A team of detectives is investigating a crime scene.

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FBI Investigation Leads to Davenport Man’s Indictment on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

August 19, 2025, 1:25 PM

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A woman is shown in a close-up view, focused on using a laptop.

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Jacksonville Man Faces Decades in Prison After Guilty Verdict on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

August 13, 2025, 9:00 PM

A man fills out a commercial lease agreement on a clipboard, next to house keys, a pen, and money, all against a red background.

A man fills out a commercial lease agreement on a clipboard, next to house keys, a pen, and money, all against a red background.

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Tampa Businessman Brian Davison Jailed for $6.3M Tax Fraud: How a Real Estate Scheme Unraveled

August 12, 2025, 4:05 PM

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Hands bound in rusty chains holding a gun, depicting a criminal's arrest.

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Belle Glade Man Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession: How Federal Law Keeps Weapons Out of the Wrong Hands

August 12, 2025, 12:51 PM

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Barricades with text are set up on a street.

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15 Years for Middleburg Man: How a Stolen Plate Led to a Federal Prison Sentence

August 12, 2025, 12:43 PM

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A composite image of Virgil Cooper in a car, showing him holding a large bundle of cash and also a cardboard box over a duffel bag.

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Prison Sentences Handed Down in Tampa: How an Ohio-Based Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Was Shut Down by the DEA

August 12, 2025, 12:32 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Wesley Chapel Woman Convicted of Stealing Nearly $2 Million in Unemployment Benefits Through Identity Theft

June 20, 2025, 3:12 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Ocala Mental Health Counselor Arrested for Fraud and Identity Theft in Massive Insurance Scheme

September 29, 2025, 12:51 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Bokeelia Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession in Fort Myers

June 18, 2025, 7:39 PM

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A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Port Charlotte Man Indicted for Producing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material in Tampa

June 17, 2025, 12:40 PM

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A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Orlando Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Machinegun Under Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

June 16, 2025, 4:04 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Fort Myers Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Conspiracy with Los Angeles Accomplice

June 13, 2025, 5:30 PM

A police officer rests a hand on their holstered handgun while standing next to a suspect who has their hands behind their back in handcuffs.

A police officer rests a hand on their holstered handgun while standing next to a suspect who has their hands behind their back in handcuffs.

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Fort Myers Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Armed Robbery of Pizza Shop

June 13, 2025, 5:28 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Georgia Couple Indicted in Tampa for Allegedly Defrauding $1.7 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

June 13, 2025, 5:23 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Mexican National Indicted for Illegal Reentry After Four Deportations in Jacksonville, Florida

June 13, 2025, 12:31 PM

A person wearing a hooded sweatshirt is lying on the pavement with their hands restrained behind their back in handcuffs, with what appear to be police lights glowing on them.

A person wearing a hooded sweatshirt is lying on the pavement with their hands restrained behind their back in handcuffs, with what appear to be police lights glowing on them.

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Bradenton Men Plead Guilty in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy, Face Up to Life in Prison

June 13, 2025, 11:19 AM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Tampa Jury Convicts Dual Citizen David Jimenez Gomez of Passport Fraud

June 12, 2025, 5:06 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Florida Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for Possessing Unregistered Firearm Linked to Extremist Group

June 12, 2025, 11:18 AM

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A conceptual image representing the justice system.

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Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Illegal Firearms Sales to Convicted Felon

June 12, 2025, 10:18 AM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Elder Fraud Scheme in Florida

June 11, 2025, 8:13 PM