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Kissimmee woman sentenced to 37-month federal prison term for smuggling firearms internationally
Kissimmee, Florida – Carlos Mendoza, a U.S. District Court Judge for the Middle District of Florida, has sentenced Chrissie Fier…
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Florida Lottery seeks winner of FANTASY 5 drawing from January 3 as claim deadline approaches
Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Lottery is looking for the lucky holder of a FANTASY 5® top-prize winning ticket worth $57,598.31,…
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Governor DeSantis enhances veteran care with recent legislation in Florida
Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis has reaffirmed Florida’s commitment to being the nation’s leader in veteran support by signing House Bill…
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Governor Ron DeSantis signs budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 focusing on key investments and tax relief
Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The new budget…
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Florida Lottery launches four new scratch-off games with over $157 million in prizes
Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Lottery announced four new Scratch-Off games, designed to add excitement to the upcoming summer months. With…
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Tampa man sentenced to over 10 years in prison for methamphetamine distribution
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Cameron Mosley, a 30-year-old Tampa resident, to 10 years…
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Drug trafficking conviction leads to long-term prison sentence for Tallahassee man
Tallahassee, Florida – Ennis Alexander Andrews, a 44-year-old man from Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 22 years (264 months) in…
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Charges filed against Sanford men for illegal possession of firearms
Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the indictment of Rovonte Lamar Daniels, 29, and Frederick Lee Brown,…
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Georgia resident claims $2 million top prize from Florida Lottery
Tallahassee, Florida – A 64-year-old Riverdale, Georgia, resident, Lavoncis Armstrong, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 MONOPOLY…
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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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