Tamiko L. Williams, a 48-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to theft of government money, according to United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Williams faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, with a sentencing date yet to be scheduled. As part of her plea agreement, WilliamsContinue Reading
On February 16, 2024, a Florida man was sentenced to prison on two felony charges linked to his involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Daniel Paul Gray, 43, from Jacksonville, Florida, received a 30-month prison term, 36 months of supervised release, and was orderedContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the return of an indictment charging Jonen Castillo, a 23-year-old from Orlando, with smuggling firearms from the United States to Canada. If found guilty, Castillo could face up to 10 years in federal prison. The indictment also states the intention to forfeitContinue Reading
U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has handed down sentences to Jacob Spinoza, aged 50, and Veronica Jo Barback, aged 29, both residents of Weeki Wachee, for their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute dangerous drugs. Spinoza will serve nine years in federal prison, while Barback has been sentencedContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the return of an indictment charging Devin Alan Rhoden (24, Pinellas Park) and Berman Jerry Nowlin, Jr. (20, Huntsville, AL) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. If convicted, Rhoden and Nowlin each face a maximum penalty of five yearsContinue Reading
In Immokalee, Florida, Javier Joel Perez, aged 45, has pleaded guilty to serious charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, announced United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Perez admitted to possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute, having a firearm to aid drug trafficking, and unlawfully possessingContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that William Rand Paige, Jr. (50, Fernandina Beach) has pleaded guilty to using the internet to attempt to entice a 11-year-old child to engage in sexual activity. Paige faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison andContinue Reading
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the recovery of Lori Paige, who has been missing since June 3, 2023. Lori Paige, who was 12 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen at the 1200Continue Reading
During the February 15th, 2024, State of the Port address, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chief Executive Officer Eric Green outlined major growth initiatives currently underway in and around port terminals that are positioning Jacksonville for future cargo volume growth. Business Developments and Infrastructure Projects Hosted by the Propeller Club ofContinue Reading
Primark celebrated the grand opening of its new distribution center on the Northside off Zoo Parkway, marking a significant milestone for the company’s expansion in the United States. The 550,000 square foot facility is Primark’s second distribution center in the U.S. and the sole one in the Southeast region. DuringContinue Reading