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

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A person is sitting down and holding a handgun, with a focus on the weapon

A person is sitting down and holding a handgun, with a focus on the weapon

Local

Beyond Social Media: How a Honduran National’s Gun Sale Led to Federal Charges

byEditorial Staff

September 15, 2025, 11:41 PM

A child's hand raised in a "stop" gesture, with their face blurred in the background

A child's hand raised in a "stop" gesture, with their face blurred in the background

Local

Michigan Man Gets 20 Years in Federal Prison for CSAM Conspiracy and Distribution

byEditorial Staff

September 15, 2025, 11:35 PM

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A rolled diploma with a red ribbon and a wax seal lying on a desk next to other papers

Local

Operation Nightingale: 12 More Face Charges in Nationwide Nursing Diploma Fraud Scheme

byEditorial Staff

September 15, 2025, 7:38 PM

A gavel rests on a table near hands holding cash during a courtroom scene.

A gavel rests on a table near hands holding cash during a courtroom scene.

Local

Ex-COO Admits to $4.3M Embezzlement: How She Diverted Funds for Luxury Goods and Kickbacks

byEditorial Staff

September 15, 2025, 5:24 PM

A pair of handcuffs lying next to a large stack of US hundred-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface.

A pair of handcuffs lying next to a large stack of US hundred-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface.

Local

Elderly Victims Defrauded: How a Nigerian National’s Inheritance Scam Stole Millions

byEditorial Staff

September 15, 2025, 4:18 PM

A man in a polo shirt and jeans is being escorted by a group of heavily armed and masked police officers at night

A man in a polo shirt and jeans is being escorted by a group of heavily armed and masked police officers at night

Local

From Guatemala to Miami: How “Gordo” Faces Life in Prison for U.S. Cocaine Conspiracy

byEditorial Staff

September 9, 2025, 9:55 PM

A gavel, handcuffs, and law books are isolated against a black background.

A gavel, handcuffs, and law books are isolated against a black background.

Local

Illegal Reentry: Honduran National Sentenced to Prison After Fifth U.S. Border Breach

byEditorial Staff

September 6, 2025, 11:17 AM

A gavel rests on a block next to the words "regulations" and "legislation," with the word "Legislation" partially visible.

A gavel rests on a block next to the words "regulations" and "legislation," with the word "Legislation" partially visible.

Local

Beyond Bars: Nicaraguan National Gets Five Years in Miami for Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportation

byEditorial Staff

September 3, 2025, 5:31 PM

A collection of military equipment, including a rifle, a pistol, grenades, and ammunition, on a piece of cloth.

A collection of military equipment, including a rifle, a pistol, grenades, and ammunition, on a piece of cloth.

Local

Beyond the Arsenal: How a Margate Man’s Hate-Fueled Attack Plans Were Stopped

byEditorial Staff

August 30, 2025, 8:13 PM

A blurry image of a person in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom, with a judge visible in the background.

A blurry image of a person in an orange jumpsuit in a courtroom, with a judge visible in the background.

Local

Beyond Prison: How Escondido Sex Offender’s Life Sentence Impacts Child Exploitation Cases

byEditorial Staff

August 29, 2025, 7:19 PM

A person is shown from the back, wearing handcuffs with their hands behind them

A person is shown from the back, wearing handcuffs with their hands behind them

Local

Life Sentence for Louisiana Sex Offender: How a Florida Minor’s Phone Led to Justice

byEditorial Staff

August 29, 2025, 6:26 PM

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A courtroom sketch shows a man in a suit seated at a table, facing away from the viewer

Local

El Mayo’s Downfall: How the Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder’s Guilty Plea Impacts the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 1:03 PM

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Kaseya Center - Miami Heat

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Ex-Miami Heat Security Officer’s $1.9M Jersey Heist: How He Exploited His Access

byEditorial Staff

August 27, 2025, 12:59 PM

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A close-up shot of a hand with dark nail polish, placing a red card on a dark, reflective counter.

Local

Chinese Nationals Face 15 Years in Prison for South Florida Gift Card Fraud Scheme

byEditorial Staff

August 19, 2025, 12:57 PM

Handcuffs rest on a surface beside a stack of US dollar bills, a blank sheet of paper, and a pen.

Handcuffs rest on a surface beside a stack of US dollar bills, a blank sheet of paper, and a pen.

Local

Ex-Sky Group CEO Gets 87 Months in Prison: How a Payday Loan Scheme Defrauded Investors of $66M

byEditorial Staff

August 19, 2025, 12:45 PM

Jason A. Reding Quiñones is sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, standing with two women in front of three flags.

Jason A. Reding Quiñones is sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, standing with two women in front of three flags.

U.S. News

How President Trump’s Appointee Will Fight Crime in Florida’s Southern District

byEditorial Staff

August 13, 2025, 8:59 PM

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Close-up of a boat's chain connecting it to a mooring on the shore.

Local

Florida Parasailing Captain Faces Federal Charges in 2022 Death: What You Need to Know

byEditorial Staff

August 12, 2025, 7:21 PM

Four scuba tanks are secured on the deck of a boat, with the sun-drenched Florida ocean stretching into the distance.

Four scuba tanks are secured on the deck of a boat, with the sun-drenched Florida ocean stretching into the distance.

Local

Beyond the Boat: How a Scuba Charter Owner’s Negligence and Fraud Led to 100-Month Prison Sentence

byEditorial Staff

August 12, 2025, 7:08 PM

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Collage featuring images and text related to internet safety for children.

Local

UK Citizen Gets Over 15 Years in Prison for Luring Teenager in Dating App Scheme

byEditorial Staff

August 12, 2025, 7:04 PM

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A statue of Lady Justice holding her scales on a blue background, with a text overlay reading: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

South Florida Medical Providers to Pay $810,301 Settlement Over Fraud Allegations

byEditorial Staff

June 21, 2025, 10:13 AM