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

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Close-up of the sandstone exterior of the U.S. Justice Department building with the Attorney General sign.

Close-up of the sandstone exterior of the U.S. Justice Department building with the Attorney General sign.

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 46 Individuals on Drug Trafficking, Firearms, and Fraud Charges in Florida

November 17, 2025, 9:19 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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Puffinbarger Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Receipt, Faces 20 Years in Prison

November 14, 2025, 12:42 PM

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound by metal handcuffs, wearing a bright orange shirt.

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound by metal handcuffs, wearing a bright orange shirt.

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Tallahassee Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution After Prior Life Sentence

November 14, 2025, 12:32 PM

A used syringe and a small clear plastic bag of drugs lying on a rough asphalt surface.

A used syringe and a small clear plastic bag of drugs lying on a rough asphalt surface.

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Methamphetamine Trafficker Jason Rigdon Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug and Gun Crimes

November 14, 2025, 12:24 PM

Forensic evidence table with a handgun, test tubes, and fingerprint powder next to evidence bags.

Forensic evidence table with a handgun, test tubes, and fingerprint powder next to evidence bags.

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearms Charges, Faces Life in Prison

November 14, 2025, 11:28 AM

Syringe, drugs, and rolled-up dollar bills on a dark surface

Syringe, drugs, and rolled-up dollar bills on a dark surface

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Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Florida

November 14, 2025, 10:23 AM

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

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

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Jury Convicts Austin James McCastler II of Shooting at DEA Agent, Drug Trafficking, and Firearm Offenses

November 14, 2025, 8:39 AM

Hands holding a syringe near pills, powder, and plastic bags on a dark table, symbolizing drug abuse.

Hands holding a syringe near pills, powder, and plastic bags on a dark table, symbolizing drug abuse.

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Jury Convicts Jerry McCarigie for Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Distribute

November 13, 2025, 11:09 AM

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound together with shiny metal handcuffs against a dark background.

Close-up of a person's hands tightly bound together with shiny metal handcuffs against a dark background.

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Man Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor in Florida

November 13, 2025, 11:06 AM

The "Department of Justice" sign is carved into the stone facade of the building in Washington, DC, with a shadow on the right.

The "Department of Justice" sign is carved into the stone facade of the building in Washington, DC, with a shadow on the right.

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Finley Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Escambia County Deputy, Faces Life in Prison

November 13, 2025, 10:54 AM

Close-up of aging hands using a modern computer keyboard and mouse on a wooden desk.

Close-up of aging hands using a modern computer keyboard and mouse on a wooden desk.

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Jury Convicts Atharva Shailesh Sathawane in $8 Million Elder Fraud Scheme

November 13, 2025, 10:34 AM

Close-up of a silver revolver and scattered brass bullets on a dark surface

Close-up of a silver revolver and scattered brass bullets on a dark surface

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Felon Faces 15 Years in Prison After Indictment on Firearm, Ammunition Charges

September 30, 2025, 10:14 AM

Handcuffs, computer mouse, and money on a tax form

Handcuffs, computer mouse, and money on a tax form

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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Faces 30 Years in Prison

September 30, 2025, 10:11 AM

A person in an orange jumpsuit is handcuffed in a courtroom

A person in an orange jumpsuit is handcuffed in a courtroom

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Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportations

September 29, 2025, 12:39 PM

A collection of firearms and accessories on a wooden surface in a forest setting

A collection of firearms and accessories on a wooden surface in a forest setting

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Convicted Felon Anthony Lamorris Davis Jr. Pleads Guilty to Machinegun and Firearm Possession Charges

September 29, 2025, 12:33 PM

Syringe and plastic bag with white powder on gravel

Syringe and plastic bag with white powder on gravel

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Indictment Filed Against Travaess McLemore on Methamphetamine Distribution and Conspiracy Charges

September 29, 2025, 8:49 AM

A digital fingerprint is connected to multiple user icons in a network

A digital fingerprint is connected to multiple user icons in a network

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Beyond Prison: How Identity Theft Lands a Mexican National in Legal Trouble

September 26, 2025, 11:51 AM

A person works on a laptop and keyboard with 100 euro bills scattered on the table.

A person works on a laptop and keyboard with 100 euro bills scattered on the table.

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From UK to US: How a Nine-Year Sentence Shuts Down $28M Cryptocurrency Drug Ring, Aided by President Donald Trump’s Initiative

September 26, 2025, 9:54 AM

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Person's head and hands pressed against a dark surface, with hands raised

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Child Exploitation: Florida Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Life in Prison for Sex Crimes

September 25, 2025, 12:27 PM

Close-up of numbered bingo balls in a dark setting

Close-up of numbered bingo balls in a dark setting

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Bingo Bonanza: How Justice Returned $2.8M in Illegal Profits to Okaloosa County Charities

September 25, 2025, 12:22 PM