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

byEditorial Staff

June 21, 2025

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

byEditorial Staff

June 20, 2025

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

byEditorial Staff

June 19, 2025

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

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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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."

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Miami Lobbyist Sentenced to 18 Months for Evading Over $2 Million in Taxes

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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A statue of Lady Justice against a dark background with a golden light flare. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Tallahassee Brothers Sentenced to 10 Years in Large-Scale Fraud Case

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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A statue of Lady Justice against a dark background with a golden light flare. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Florida Man Convicted of Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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A statue of Lady Justice against a dark background with a golden light flare. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Sixteen Indictments Issued for Previously Deported Illegal Aliens

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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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."

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South Florida Woman Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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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

byEditorial Staff

June 17, 2025

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A statue of Lady Justice against a dark background with a golden light flare. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Florida, Breaking News."

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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Minors, Faces Up to 30 Years in Prison

byEditorial Staff

June 17, 2025

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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."

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Miami Investor Suresh Gajwani Pleads Guilty to $7 Million Tax Evasion Scheme

byEditorial Staff

June 16, 2025

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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

byEditorial Staff

June 16, 2025

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Sarasota Marketing Entrepreneur Joe Grano Passes Away at 65, Son JT Grano to Lead Next-Mark LLC

byEditorial Staff

June 13, 2025

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

byEditorial Staff

June 13, 2025

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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

byEditorial Staff

June 13, 2025

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

byEditorial Staff

June 13, 2025

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

byEditorial Staff

June 13, 2025

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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

byEditorial Staff

June 13, 2025

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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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Tampa Jury Convicts Dual Citizen David Jimenez Gomez of Passport Fraud

byEditorial Staff

June 12, 2025