(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposal on Monday designed to combat homelessness and prevent Florida cities from becoming like San Francisco. n The proposed legislation would prohibiting camping on city streets, sidewalks and parks and give the state the ability to ensure the compliance ofContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida school students will have more assistance with subjects such as reading and math after the Florida House passed two new bills this week. n House Bill 1403 is sponsored by state Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City. It would increase the growth rate of the FamilyContinue Reading
After reports showed the 17-year-old Iowa school shooter made several social media posts around the time of the shooting, some people are questioning the role of social media in preventing tragedies like this. According to a TikTok posted on Dylan Butler’s page, he was believed to be inside a schoolContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Frank Anthony Acanda (26, Jacksonville) on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, eight counts of bank fraud, conspiracy to commit theft of mail, and theft of mail. If convicted, Acanda could face up to 30 years in federalContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg revealed that Amit Patel of Ponte Vedra Beach, aged 31, has chosen to waive indictment by a grand jury and has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and engaging in an illegal monetary transaction. Patel potentially faces a maximum penalty of 30 yearsContinue Reading
Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Frantz Brignol to two years in federal prison for tax evasion. In addition to the prison sentence, Brignol was ordered to pay the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) $896,588.89 for his outstanding tax liabilities. A federal jury had found Brignol guiltyContinue Reading
A Florida man, Anthony Sargent, 47, from St. Augustine, was sentenced for his involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Sargent faced a felony charge of civil disorder and six misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the disturbance. Sargent received a 60-month prison sentenceContinue Reading
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has handed down a 15-year federal prison sentence to Terrell Robinson, 37, for charges related to firearm possession and possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances. Robinson pleaded guilty on August 14, 2023. The sentencing follows an incident in which law enforcement officersContinue Reading
Two Florida men were sentenced today for their roles in a multi-state scheme to defraud insurance companies by using rural hospitals to bill for urine drug testing that was not reimbursable and not medically necessary. Jorge Perez, 63, of Miami, was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison.Continue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg disclosed that Rohan Conrad Campbell, a 49-year-old individual from Jamaica, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Campbell now faces a potential maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud and an additional consecutive minimum mandatoryContinue Reading