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Federal court sentences man for hate crimes against two Black women in Florida
Florida – Frederick Eugene Pierallini III, a 27-year-old Florida resident, was sentenced yesterday to 60 months in prison, followed by three…
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Major drug trafficking investigation in Jackson County led to 20 arrests, leader still at large
Florida – Early in 2023, a major operation began to dismantle a drug trafficking organization that has been operating out of…
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Florida Lottery enhances GROUPER packages with exciting new games
Florida – The Florida Lottery has introduced an exciting update to its GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler play packages, offering players…
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Governor DeSantis signs bill to increase penalties for retail and porch theft in Florida
Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a definitive step to combat the rising incidents of retail theft and porch…
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Milton resident sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering, ordered to pay over $800,000 in restitution
Florida – A 54-year-old Milton resident, Timothy S. Gilbert, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison following his guilty…
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Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing larger wine bottle sales in Florida
Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis today signed HB 583, enabling the buying and selling of wine in bottles as large…
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First Lady Casey DeSantis extends a helping hand to five deserving nonprofits through Hope Florida Fund
Live Oak, Florida – First Lady Casey DeSantis recently made significant contributions to the community efforts in Suwannee, Madison, and Columbia…
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Florida launched emergency aid portal for Americans trapped in Haiti
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) launched a portal earlier this week to aid Floridians and other Americans caught…
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Florida Lottery winning ticket purchased in Ormond Beach set to expire on Thursday
Florida – The Florida Lottery has issued a reminder that a Fantasy 5 top prize-winning ticket worth $30,063.49 is still…
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Tallahassee man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after undercover operation revealed unlawful drug and gun sales
Florida – A Tallahassee man, Hiawatha Laquinta Scott, III, received a 25-year federal prison sentence for multiple counts of drug distribution…
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