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10-digit dialing is now active in 904 area code

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ten-digit dialing is now active in the Jacksonville region’s 904 area code. According to the Florida Public…

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Florida man faces up to five years for stealing mail from mailboxes

FLORIDA – A Florida man has pleaded guilty to stealing mail from mailboxes in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, and Putnam…

2 years ago

Former postal employee pleads guilty to selling firearm stolen from a parcel

FLORIDA – A former postal employee has pleaded guilty to selling a stolen firearm which she reportedly purloined from the…

2 years ago

Florida disabled care provider arrested, accused of Medicaid fraud

FLORIDA —A Florida woman is accused of Medicaid fraud after she allegedly fraudulently billed Medicaid for 77 claims.  Melissa Wilson…

2 years ago

Jacksonville man convicted for healthcare kickback scheme

FLORIDA – A jury has convicted a Jacksonville man for receiving and paying illegal healthcare kickbacks, said the U.S. Attorney’s…

2 years ago

Florida senior sentenced for conspiracy to traffic 130 pounds of weed

FLORIDA – A 74-year-old convicted felon has been sentenced for conspiracy to traffic more than 130 pounds of marijuana. Jack…

2 years ago

Former Jacksonville corrections officer indicted for alleged COVID Relief Fraud

FLORIDA – A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer has been indicted for alleged COVID Relief Fraud that reportedly involved…

2 years ago

Alleged gun-toting shoplifter sentenced to federal prison

FLORIDA -- A convicted felon suspected of shoplifting at a Jacksonville gas station store and allegedly found with a handgun…

2 years ago

Grand jury indicts Jacksonville tax preparer

FLORIDA – A Jacksonville tax preparer has been charged with filing false returns, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has…

2 years ago

Recently released convicted felon sentenced again for firearm

FLORIDA – A convicted felon who reportedly fled from lawmen in a stolen vehicle shortly after being released from prison…

2 years ago

Jacksonville man sentenced after walking out, never returning to halfway house

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to additional time in prison after he reportedly left a halfway…

2 years ago

Drones reportedly used to deliver narcotics to prison, former inmate charged

FLORIDA — A former Florida inmate has been arrested for allegedly using drones to traffic narcotics into Correctional facilities. The Florida…

2 years ago

FHP Trooper facing drug, firearms charges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  – A Jacksonville man who has worked as a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper for 22 years has been charged…

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Florida man facing 30 years for COVID relief fraud, money laundering

FLORIDA – A Florida man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to COVID relief fraud and money laundering. According…

2 years ago

Florida man pleads guilty to firearms offense, facing 15 years

FLORIDA – A Florida convicted felon has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm while on bond for a separate firearms…

2 years ago

Florida meth dealer is dealt more than a decade behind bars

FLORIDA – A Florida man who pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine has been sentenced to federal prison for his crimes.…

2 years ago

12 sentenced in connection with armed Florida drug trafficking organization

FLORIDA -- A dozen people were sentenced this week in connection with an armed Florida drug trafficking organization. U.S. District…

2 years ago

Florida contract postal carrier sentenced for theft of mail

FLORIDA –A Florida contract mail carrier has been sentenced for theft of mail in connection with missing gift cards. Randolph…

2 years ago

“Off the books” payroll leads to prison for owners of Jacksonville construction firms

FLORIDA – The father and son owners of two Jacksonville construction firms have been sentenced to federal prison for conspiring…

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Florida postal worker pleads guilty to stealing mail, says she was after weed

FLORIDA – A Florida postal employee has pleaded guilty to stealing parcels of mail and reportedly told investigators she removed…

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